My baby 4months old, To know Accurate Body temperature which methods are good. 1. Oral 2. Underarm 3. Rectal 4. Ear & Which machines give Accurate body temperature values for below 1 year Babies. 1. Infrared thermometer 2. Digital thermometer 3. Ear thermometer. Doctor's please Answer for 2 douts.

1 Answer

Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. the best way to take temperature is the rectal temperature but you should avoid by yourself you can use non contact infrared temperature monitors which are good and safe and good company e r accurate

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