Under Arm Temperature Baby

Place the tip of the thermometer under your child s tongue toward the.

Under arm temperature baby.

2 after measuring put the thermometer patch temperature sensitive patch into the storage box. Check that the thermometer is on. When you are taking baby s temperature you want to do it right. Turn on the digital thermometer and lubricate the tip of the thermometer with petroleum jelly.

If that reading is over 99 degrees fahrenheit take her rectal temperature for a more precise and accurate result. Taking an axillary temperature under the armpit is more time consuming and often less accurate than taking a rectal temperature. When the baby s hands are naturally hanging down or the opening angle of armpit is less than 25 degrees the measurement of body temperature is the most accurate. Rinse with cool water.

Turn on the digital. If your baby protests you might want to take her underarm axillary temperature first. Remain still and wait for the thermometer s beep to signal that it is finished. With the tip of the thermometer pointing at the child have the child lift up their arm slide the thermometer under their arm.

Add one degree to the temperature displayed. If the opening angle of armpit exceeds 30 degrees the measurement will be inaccurate. After the beep promptly remove the thermometer. Make sure it is not in contact with clothing.

To measure underarm temperature. Insert the bulb of the thermometer under the arm fully into the armpit so that it is in contact with skin. For very young babies the rectal method may be preferred for accuracy.