A Child's Wellbeing

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1. A Child’s Wellbeing A how-to guide for accurately taking and diagnosing a child’s temperature
2. Age of Child Newborns Infants Toddlers Children
3. So…what type of thermometer to use? Digital Thermometer Underarm Thermometer Pacifier Thermometer Forehead Thermometer Ear Thermometer
4. Digital Thermometer Digital thermometers are fast and accurate. Readings usually take one minute or less, and the digital thermometer beeps when the reading is done. AGE GROUP Rectal type ~ under 3 years old Oral type ~ 3years old and up
5. Underarm Thermometer This method is user-friendly and is accurate if kept firmly under the arm for the time required. Good for children who won't tolerate oral or rectal readings. AGE GROUP Birth & up
6. Pacifier Thermometer This thermometer is hidden in a pacifier nipple. The pacifier needs to stay in the child's firmly closed mouth for an entire three minutes for an accurate reading. AGE GROUP 1 to 3 years old
7. Forehead Thermometer This type of thermometer is for fast detection of elevated body temperature. Hold the thermometer a distance of 1.9-inch to 5.9-inches from the forehead and press the trigger for an accurate reading within 0.05 seconds. AGE GROUP Birth & Up Please note: there are a great variety of forehead thermometers available. This is just one type, but a very accurate and fast device since it is infrared.
8. Ear Thermometer This digital thermometer takes a quick and painless temperature when placed in the child's ear in just seconds. *Please refer to the manufactures instructions for the exact time needed for an accurate reading. AGE GROUP 1 year old & Up
9. How to… take a rectal temperature in your baby • Place a thick slab of petroleum jelly on the base of the thermometer. • Lay baby on his stomach or hold his legs up near his ears while he's on his back. • Stabilize him so he doesn't wiggle too much -- with a hand on his back (if he's on his stomach) or holding his feet firmly (if he's on his back). • Insert the thermometer slowly into his anus about 1/2 inch -- just so that the metal bulb is inside. • Gently hold the thermometer steady between your index and forefinger. • Wait until it beeps and then pull the thermometer out. Any temperature of 100.4 Fahrenheit and higher in a young baby is considered a fever and a reason to call your doctor immediately. take an oral temperature in your baby • Turn on the digital thermometer. • Place the tip of the thermometer under your child's tongue with his lips closed. • Remove the thermometer when it signals or beeps that it's done and read the number. If your child has been eating or drinking, wait at least 30 minutes to take his or her temperature by mouth. If your child is too congested to breathe through his or her nose, you might need to use another method.