How to accurately measure the baby's temperature?

The correct way to measure the baby's temperature is as follows:

1. Measure the ear temperature.

First of all, we should lower the reading of the thermometer below 35℃, open the external auditory canal of infants, that is, lift the ear and pull it back, put the thermometer in the ear, measure it for 5 minutes, and take out the reading of the thermometer.

Measure underarm temperature

Before measuring the body temperature, parents need to throw the thermometer reading below 35℃, then lift the child's arm, open the armpit, put the thermometer under the armpit, and make the baby's arm clamp the thermometer. After measuring for 5 minutes, take out the thermometer and read the value.

Measure anal temperature

Anal temperature measurement is closer to body temperature. When the thermometer reading is lower than 35℃, the thermometer should be disinfected. It is necessary to let the baby lie on his side and try to stay on his left side. The baby's knees should be curled and biased towards the legs, which is conducive to the insertion of the thermometer. The thermometer needs to be inserted slowly along the anus, usually about 2 cm. After 5 minutes, the thermometer can be taken out for reading.

Measuring oral temperature

The oral temperature is also close to the body temperature, which is more accurate. After the thermometer is disinfected, throw the thermometer reading below 35℃, guide the baby to open his mouth, put the mercury end of the thermometer under his tongue, and take out the thermometer and read the reading after 5 minutes.

Measuring armpits is relatively accurate. Nowadays, it is popular to stick a smart thermometer under children's armpits. For example, it is round, so it is convenient to check the child's temperature at any time on the mobile APP.