How To Check Baby Temperature With Thermometer
. Remove the thermometer when it beeps. A child under 2 has a fever of 1004 that lasts for more than 24 hours.
The manufacturer says you can also use this thermometer to measure the temperature of a room or the babys bath or bottle but we did not test those features. Using a digital rectal thermometer for babies and children up to 3 years old Rectal thermometer. If measure human forehead temperature please select body mode for measure other objects liquids food please select surface mode.
A high temperature or fever is usually considered to be a temperature of 38C or above.
Rinse thermometer in cold water clean it with alcohol and rinse again. Hold the thermometer in place until the thermometer signals that its done. For best results in babies and toddlers up to 3 years of age the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends taking the temperature rectally by placing a thermometer in the babys anus. If you think your baby has a high temperature its best to check their temperature with a thermometer.
