Well, if you suspect that your baby might have a fever and you go to take their temperature like you would your own, sticking
the thermometer under their tongue, then you will likely wind up with a false reading.
The oral method is not recommended for children younger than 5 years old because it is hard for them to hold
the thermometer under their tongue for long enough.
Taking a temperature in the mouth works with children who are old enough to hold
the thermometer under their tongue and who will not bite the thermometer.
Not exact matches
Well, with the Fever Scout, you can say goodbye to that traditional
under - the -
tongue thermometer.
Using a digital
thermometer held
under the
tongue can give you a general idea of your child's temperature, but it won't provide an accurate number.
Digital
thermometers can be used rectally,
under the armpit, or
under the
tongue.
The
thermometer automatically converts the final reading to the oral temperature equivalent, which is important when communicating with pediatricians and would normally be obtained through a more invasive
under - the -
tongue thermometer.
For this age group, where the patients are old enough and cooperative enough to hold the
thermometer themselves, go for a digital stick
thermometer, which is best used
under the
tongue.