One should never use a glass the thermometer on a baby or small child, the reason being that is because glass thermometer contains mercury and if the child was to break the thermometer in their mouth by biting down, they could then take some of the mercury in or even cut themselves on their very this glass.
An extremely popular and relatively cheap thermometer is what is known as a stick thermometer. A stick thermometer has a digital screen along with a long tail which is placed under a child's armpit for taking a reading. About five years ago a popular thermometer was a strip thermometer, this strip thermometer resembles a photographic negative and this is placed over the child's for head and then a number will appear indicating the child's temperature.
Infra-red thermometers used to only be seen in doctors' rooms but These Days due to the fact that they are being mass produced by some of the largest electronics companies in the world, the price of a unit has come down significantly and therefore has become more accessible for the average family to own one.
When using an infra-red baby ear thermometer on a child you can take the temperature in just a few seconds in most cases the child will only turn their head away after the temperature has been recorded.
Apart from being very accurate infra-red thermometers are the best for babies because of the fact that they take the temperature so quickly in fact so quickly that the baby won't even notice their temperature of being taken, and an accurate measurement is taken in under 2 seconds.
A mother and father have an instinct when it comes to their children's well being. I know when I just pick up my child I will know instantly whether or not their temperature is higher than usual. Children can have temperatures and high fevers many times a year and it is critical to be able to take an accurate measurement using a baby ear thermometer.
When monitoring the child's temperature I usually take a reading every 30 minutes or depending on my level of paranoia it could be every 15 minutes. Sometimes I can become a so concerned that I lose track of what they temperature it was when I last took it and I have no idea whether or not it is improving. Many modern baby ear thermometers have a history which is really useful in these cases.
If you use a glass thermometer always make sure that it is sterilised in either boiling water or a sterilising agent. If you use an infra-red baby ear thermometer, ensure that you replace the cap with a new one after each time you use it.
An extremely popular and relatively cheap thermometer is what is known as a stick thermometer. A stick thermometer has a digital screen along with a long tail which is placed under a child's armpit for taking a reading. About five years ago a popular thermometer was a strip thermometer, this strip thermometer resembles a photographic negative and this is placed over the child's for head and then a number will appear indicating the child's temperature.
Infra-red thermometers used to only be seen in doctors' rooms but These Days due to the fact that they are being mass produced by some of the largest electronics companies in the world, the price of a unit has come down significantly and therefore has become more accessible for the average family to own one.
When using an infra-red baby ear thermometer on a child you can take the temperature in just a few seconds in most cases the child will only turn their head away after the temperature has been recorded.
Apart from being very accurate infra-red thermometers are the best for babies because of the fact that they take the temperature so quickly in fact so quickly that the baby won't even notice their temperature of being taken, and an accurate measurement is taken in under 2 seconds.
A mother and father have an instinct when it comes to their children's well being. I know when I just pick up my child I will know instantly whether or not their temperature is higher than usual. Children can have temperatures and high fevers many times a year and it is critical to be able to take an accurate measurement using a baby ear thermometer.
When monitoring the child's temperature I usually take a reading every 30 minutes or depending on my level of paranoia it could be every 15 minutes. Sometimes I can become a so concerned that I lose track of what they temperature it was when I last took it and I have no idea whether or not it is improving. Many modern baby ear thermometers have a history which is really useful in these cases.
If you use a glass thermometer always make sure that it is sterilised in either boiling water or a sterilising agent. If you use an infra-red baby ear thermometer, ensure that you replace the cap with a new one after each time you use it.
About the Author:
Barbara Ellar founded the Baby Ear Thermometer Organization in 2009 in order to emphasize the importance of accurately measuring and monitoring a child's temperature. A mother of 5, Barbara has experienced the trauma of High Fever in Children and stresses that Fevers should never end in tradedy.
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