Best Thermometer Toddlers

Using a digital thermometer is done simply by pressing a button to turn it on and placing it under the tongue, under the arm or in the rectum for very young children. Take a temperature with a digital thermometer, storing it in a protective case between uses, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.

Taking your toddler's temperature can help you assess how sick he really is, but getting an accurate temperature on a sick toddler can be a challenging task. Chances are, when your toddler is ...

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Last updated: September 2013 The lowdown on thermometers An accurate thermometer is an essential first-aid tool for parents. Feeling warmth on your child's forehead can alert you to a problem, but it doesn't tell you the whole story. In babies younger than 3 months, even a relatively low fever can be a sign of a serious illness or infection.