Types of Thermometers Appropriate for Babies

Thermometers for babies are offered in different types just like those of adults. One can easily get confused as to what baby thermometer would suit perfectly according to the situation. So, here's a list of the types that you can use accurately on a baby. 

• The most popular type is the digital forehead thermometer for babies. These are the quickest method to check the baby's temperature that takes only a minute. You can use it under the baby’s tongue or the armpit. 

• Then there is the tympanic thermometer that can be inserted in the baby’s ear. It’s ideal for babies more than 6 months of age. 

• Then there is the forehead thermometer to check the baby's temporal artery temperature. It's one of the easiest ways to check an infection for the baby who is 6 months old or more.

Note that only the digital forehead thermometer is versatile enough to be used in different conditions for different ages of the baby.