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best method to take toddler temperature

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Linz2 · 17/11/2007 08:26

I have a Beechams digital thermometer that you place on forehead press a button and it beeps and gives temp. Just taken my sons temperature and always do it 3 times straight after one another but it has read 3 different temp ranging 36.4 37.0 37.2, is that normal to get 3 different readings within 30 seconds?. Would like to know which temperature taking method people have found most accurate?

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belgo · 17/11/2007 08:28

you can get ear thermometers for small children. They are supposed to be accurrate.

TINSELTOESmumofDJ · 17/11/2007 08:29

i opt for the forehead thermom every time 7.99 from loyds chemist fab xx

LadyVictoriaOfCake · 17/11/2007 08:30

generally it is advised to take the temp a couple of times to check its right.

pigleto · 17/11/2007 09:52

all those readings are within a degree of each other. that is a perfectly acceptable level of accuracy for reading your kids temp imo. and you can do it while they sleep.

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