Baby Ear Thermometers and Why the Doctors Prefer Them

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Monitoring the temperature of your baby during illness is very important. Firstly it is in itself a symptom of the illness and by monitoring it your can follow it’s progress. In addition however you can ensure that your baby’s body temperature remains within safe limits. This is absolutely critical as any significant deviations from the norm (although very rare) can results in fitting, brain damage and even death.

Up until very recently the favored method of monitoring a baby’s temperature was via the rectal route. Although this gives a very accurate temperature reading the disadvantages of this approach are obvious. Firstly it requires planning and cooperation. Secondly it is unpleasant for your baby and not particularly kind if he or she is already feeling unwell. Thirdly, it takes time for the reading to stabilize.

One great method that is now available to all is the baby ear thermometer. Up until relatively recently these were purely for professional use only – i.e. for use by doctors or nurses in clinics. These were a fantastic development as they meant that the temperature of many babies could be established extremely rapidly and accurately whilst using non-intrusive methods. However, now the price has come down by so much that they are available and affordable to all households.

Unlike traditional thermometers baby ear thermometers do not measure temperature through conduction and expansion of a liquid. They work by monitoring the amount of IR radiation emitted by the body. Using some fairly complex technology and calculations it is possible to obtain a very accurate indication of body temperature.

The ear represents one of the optimal sites for measuring body temperature. Inserting a small sensor into the ear causes minimal discomfort and stress. The ear is also not affected by fluctuations in local temperature (such as inside the mouth for instance where recent hot or cold drinks can have a big impact).

Using a bay ear thermometer is very straightforward. The very simplest just involve inserting the sensor into the ear the pushing a button. Typically the result is available within seconds.

Baby ear thermometers are not solely for use on babies. They can in fact often be used in the whole family ranging all the way up to adults.

Baby ear thermometers are a great innovation which you can trust. Keeping track of your baby’s temperature during illness is very important to know when to seek help. These products make the process quick and easy. There is also little or no discomfort for your baby.

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