Whats the best way to take a babys temperature?
The most accurate way is rectal. The underarm temperature is pretty good, as long as you leave the thermometer in place two or three minutes. The ear thermometers, if the child’s under 3, are not accurate. Interestingly, experienced moms’ hands on their children have been tested and shown to be accurate in telling when there’s a fever. They’re not accurate in knowing the number. What’s the best way to bring the fever down? FEVER BREAK Innovative products now on the market could help the next time your little one has a fever: BeKoool soft gel sheets are the newest form of cold compresses. The promise to stay cool for up to six hours and to lower skin temperature, soothing fevers, migraines, sinus headaches and other ailments. Cost is $3.73 for four online. TraxIt Children’s Wearable Underarm Thermometers are $3.49 for eight thermometers online. Unisar’s Remote Fever Monitor beeps to alert parents when their baby’s temperature reaches a certain level. They’re available online for $56.95.
