Parents like this thermometer because it takes less than 2 seconds. It also does not need the child to cooperate. It does not cause any discomfort. Being outdoors on a cold day will cause a low reading. Your child needs to be inside for 15 minutes before taking the temp.
Earwax, ear infections and ear tubes do not keep from getting correct readings. This blood vessel runs across the forehead just below the skin. Place the sensor head at the center of the forehead. Slowly slide the thermometer across the forehead toward the top of the ear. Keep it in contact with the skin. Stop when you reach the hairline. Read your child's temp on the display screen. Note: some newer forehead thermometers don't need to slide across the forehead. Follow the box directions on how to take the temp.
Used in more doctor's offices than any other thermometer. Caution: Forehead temperatures must be digital. Forehead strips are not accurate. Bellevue Everett Federal Way Seattle. Take the temperature Follow the instructions for using your thermometer. When the thermometer beeps, remove it and read the temperature on the display. Follow-up Make a follow-up appointment as directed by our staff. Yes No. Tell us more. Last question: How confident are you filling out medical forms by yourself?
Not at all A little Somewhat Quite a bit Extremely. Thank You! Fever will not hurt your child. Usually, it goes away after 72 hours 3 days. Babies younger than 6 months old should see a doctor when they have a fever. Older children can be treated at home, as long as they get enough liquids and seem well otherwise.
However, they should see a doctor if their fever lasts for more than 72 hours. Use this chart to help you decide which method to use:. The oral method is not recommended for children younger than 5 years old because it is hard for them to hold the thermometer under their tongue for long enough. If an axillary temperature does not show a fever but your child feels warm and seems unwell, take a rectal measurement.
It is not as reliable or accurate as rectal temperature taking. The following chart will tell you if your child has a fever. A child with a mild infection can have a high fever, while a child with a severe infection might have no fever at all. If your baby has a fever, remove extra blankets and clothing so heat can leave their body and help lower the body temperature.
In fact, the best reason for giving your child medicine is not to reduce the fever, but to relieve any aches and pains. Acetaminophen such as Tylenol, Tempra, Panadol and others is a suitable medication for a fever. See more conditions. Healthy Lifestyle Infant and toddler health.
Products and services. Thermometer basics: Taking your child's temperature Thermometer choices got you baffled? By Mayo Clinic Staff. Thank you for Subscribing Our Housecall e-newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the latest health information. Please try again. Something went wrong on our side, please try again. Show references Schmitt BD. Itasca, Ill. Ward M, et al. Fever in infants and children: Pathophysiology and management.
Accessed Dec. Syrkin-Nikolau ME, et al. Temporal artery temperature measurement in the neonate. American Journal of Perinatology. American Academy of Pediatrics. Accessed March 7, How to take your child's temperature.
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