Thermometer for newborns

When preparing for a meeting with the baby, the mother should take into account such a number of trifles! So, for example, in the home medicine cabinet you need a thermometer. With his help, parents will be able to measure the temperature of the baby. But often, turning to a children's goods store or a pharmaceutical center, parents are lost, not knowing which thermometer is best for newborns. Let's figure it out!

Thermometer for children: how to choose?

Probably every family has an old, proven mercury thermometer . It is believed that such a device always gives the right result. But when it comes to babies, such a thermometer does not work: any careless action can lead to its breakdown. In addition, to get the result the child should keep it for 5-10 minutes. That for active toddlers is problematic. In addition to the usual, mercury, there are many types of thermometers: electronic, infrared, non-contact.

Electronic thermometers. These thermometers measure the temperature with the built-in sensor. Results of measurements are displayed on the display in digital form. Children's electronic thermometer has a soft tip, and measures the temperature in a matter of seconds. Its main advantages are

• speed of measurement;
• resistance to shocks;
• universality: you can use the thermometer in the ass to the newborn, orally, under the armpits.

Many models are equipped with a sound signal, memory, interchangeable attachments.

But the main drawback of such models is the error of the result due to loose contact with the body.

There is a version with a built-in sensor in a pacifier made of silicone or latex.

Children's infrared thermometer has a special sensing element, with which it is measured infrared radiation from the child's body, and the data is displayed on the display. But how can a newborn measure the temperature with his help? You just need to attach the device to your forehead or temple for a couple of seconds, and the result is ready! Such a non-contact child thermometer can be used without fear of disturbing the child's sleep.

There is a children's ear thermometer , with the help of which the temperature is measured in the hearing organ. As a rule, such thermometers are equipped with interchangeable nozzles.

Thermal test is a thermosensitive plate, sticking on the child's forehead. Such thermal bands give information with inaccuracy, since the temperature is measured with rounding to integers. But it is convenient to use them on a trip, as well as at constant temperature control.