The thermometer is one of the essentials of the pharmacy kit. It is not always easy to choose a model in the jungle of commercially available medical thermometers! The first important thing to know: there is no perfect thermometer, each has its advantages and disadvantages. To buy the right baby thermometers for your needs, set your priorities and budget.
The taking of temperature ... what should we privilege?
If you opt for a gallium thermometer or an electronic thermometer, it remains to choose the temperature measurement mode. For very young children (under two years of age), rectal temperature measurement is the safest. We can also opt for a temperature measurement under the armpit, but we must keep in mind that this is not the most reliable method, you will get an estimate. From the age of 5, it is possible to switch to an oral measurement, monitoring that the child keeps his mouth closed and the tongue lowered for at least three minutes.
Aural measurement is a good compromise, it is the most reliable mode of taking temperature after the rectal temperature measurement. This type of measurement requires specific equipment, namely an ear thermometer (see below, professional thermometers).
The low price thermometer
If the old mercury thermometer was banned from the shelves in 1999, it was replaced by the gallium thermometer (a chemical element of silver appearance) known for its reliability. Another major advantage: it costs around € 5. It is the most basic of all thermometers.
The practical and fast thermometer
The electronic digital thermometer is the best choice when you want to acquire basic equipment easy to use. Depending on the model, you will get a result between 8 and 30 seconds.
The first prize is less than 10 €. The price difference between the models is often explained by the thermometer options: more or less long result display time, a color system to announce the temperature, sealing and flexibility of the probe ... it is up to you to choose the model in depending on your budget and options that interest you.
The pacifier thermometer
In the radius of unusual thermometers, think of the thermometer nipple that will allow you to easily take the temperature of the baby.
The contactless thermometer
As the name suggests, this thermometer measures body temperature without any contact, so it's easy to use and does not require special cleaning. For example, Xiaomi Digital Thermometer is a contactless thermometer.
In case of fever, the thermometer sounds. No more tears when you take the temperature, and you can even measure the fever when the child is sleeping! This is the small revolution of recent years.
Be careful though, as it is an extra-body temperature, you must add about a degree compared to what is displayed to get an idea of the temperature. And we must take the result with tweezers, this is only an estimate. To acquire this thermometer, count at least 30 €.
Professional thermometers
Professionals use state-of-the-art equipment for reliable and very fast temperature measurements. At the doctor's office, you will often find infrared ear thermometers that can measure temperature very reliably, thanks to the warmth of the eardrum. This pro material is more expensive for individuals ( around 50 € ), but it is also the most reliable.
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