Thermometers

Monday, February 16, 2009

Posted by Dana

Thermometers are just like any other baby category. There are so many different types and different spins on the same item. There are basically five types pf thermometers:

Rectal, Oral, Temporal, Ear and Armpit

Oral is not considered a viable option for infants and your pediatricians office will ask you for your child's rectal temperature if you call them with an issue as the rectal temperature is the most accurate.

I have used every type (except the oral obviously) and while the ear and temporal sound fool proof, if they are not done exactly right the reading will be off. I actually own the two options pictured above and the top one is my absolute favorite. I am sure I am not the first mother or caregiver that has been a little worried about sticking something up my child's behind. What is nice about this thermometer is that the display screen is large and lights up. In addition, the portion that you insert is short so there is no concern of going too deep.