How Do You Use A Baby Thermometer?
• Wash the tip of the baby thermometer with warm soapy water and an alcohol rub. • Turn it on and make sure there are no previous saved readings showing on the screen. • Lift your baby’s arm and stick the tip of the thermometer directly in the middle. Lower the arm and hold it against the baby’s body until the thermometer beeps. Record the temperature and note any changes for your doctor. • Wash the tip of the thermometer with warm soapy water and an alcohol rub. • Apply a small dab of lubricant, such as petroleum jelly, to the tip of the thermometer. • Lay the baby on its back and gently fold the knees up to the chest. Another option is to lay the baby belly-down on your lap. • Insert just the tip of the thermometer into the rectum. • Keep your hand cupped around your baby’s bottom until the thermometer beeps. Remove the thermometer and record the reading. • Apply a plastic covering to the tip of the thermometer. (Plastic cover refills are sold in pharmacies that sell this type of the
