Being
a mother and father is not an easy task. You have to know everything and have
resources in any situation, such as when your baby gets sick need to have a
good thermometer. Therefore, we want to contribute our bit and provide you some
common tasks like choosing the best thermometer for babies between those
existing in the market. First, you should avoid using mercury thermometers,
typical that once used.
Types
of digital baby
thermometer are divided into different classes: rectal, axillary, oral,
infrared contact or noncontact, pacifier and tympanic or ear.
It is
essential to note the age to choose the best among the different thermometers
for babies. According to information from the Mayo Clinic specialists best
suited for each age they are:
Newborn
to 3 months: it is recommended to take the rectal temperature with a digital
thermometer or infrared forehead thermometer, as are those that provide more
accurate readings in infants as young. Somehow, the USB
rechargeable digital thermometer would be the best choice.
In
infants aged 3 months to 6 months, you can use digital thermometers, infrared
thermometer forehead thermometer or pacifier.
From
6 months plus digital thermometers for babies can be used ear thermometers.
However, if you have doubts about the results, it is advisable to take a rectal
temperature as it is the most accurate way to 3 years.
From
the 3 years you can use digital thermometers in the armpit rather than
rectally, in addition to other available for infants and children.
