Pacifier-thermometer - easy temperature measurement in babies or a worthless purchase?

In childhood, to measure the temperature, it is very important to get a result quickly and at the same time to minimize the disturbance of the baby. The thermometer made in the form of a nipple perfectly copes with it. Such thermometers have many advantages over ordinary thermometers, but there are also some disadvantages and nuances of use.

A nipple thermometer is needed to measure the temperature in the baby’s mouth to determine hyperthermia (fever) in various diseases. It is represented by a dummy with a built-in sensor that determines the temperature.

• This nipple quickly measures the temperature and does not cause discomfort to the child, especially if the baby is familiar with a pacifier.
• The device will signal the end of the temperature measurement with a music signal.
• In memory of such a dummy thermometer, you can enter the result of the last measurement.
• Such a nipple thermometer is safe and meets all standards for children's products.
• Such a thermometer can not be broken.
• There is no mercury in it.
• It is very easy to see the measurement result, and thanks to the backlight, it can be done at night without any problems.

• The readings of this type of thermometer are not always accurate.
• Not all models of thermometer nipples are allowed to disinfect.
• The cost of such a thing is quite high.
• At the time of measurement of the nipple, the thermometer may not show the result due to the batteries being out of time.
• A beep at the end of the measurement may scare the child.

It is not recommended to use a dummy thermometer when the baby’s nose is pinched, because the results will be unreliable, as the child will try to breathe through the mouth. In addition, it is impossible to measure the temperature of a capricious or crying child with such a device, because in such a state the result may also be incorrect. In addition, to make the measurement more accurate, it should not be carried out within 30 minutes after the baby has eaten.

Nipples-thermometers are in the form of a single design and collapsible. The latter are more preferable, since the nipple of them can be processed in a sterilizer or boiled. Depending on the material of manufacture, the nipple thermometer can be silicone or latex.

Pacifier-thermometer is present in the range of many well-known brands engaged in the production of goods for children and medicine. You can find on sale nipples-thermometers from the companies Little Doctor, Philips Avent, Baby Temp, Mothercare, Camera, Microlife and many other popular manufacturers.

Thermometer, made in the form of nipples, can be used in newborns and children up to 4 years. The dummy in this device is made taking into account the structure of the child's mouth, so it will not interfere with teething and the formation of jaws.

1. Remove the protective cover from the nipples.
2. Disinfect the device or gently wash it under warm water.
3. Pressing a special button, turn on the device. You will see “Lo” on the display.
4. Place the thermometer in the baby’s mouth.
5. Wait until the result appears on the screen, remove the nipple from the baby's mouth and turn off the thermometer.
6. After rinsing or disinfecting the nipple, place the device in the case.

The fact that the battery in the nipple is discharged in most devices can be understood by a special indicator on the device screen. Although the battery is not replaced in many nipple-thermometers, models with the possibility of replacement are sold. Having bought the battery of the desired size and capacity, open the battery compartment, remove the exhausted battery and replace it with a new one.

• A pacifier thermometer should only be used to determine temperature. Such a device should not be given to the child for games or left to suck for a long time.
• Temperature measurement using this type of thermometer should be performed only under the supervision of an adult.
• Before you give a thermometer in the form of a nipple to a child, check the device for strength.
• Perform regular inspection of the tip of such a thermometer in order to notice wear or cracks in time.
• Do not give your child a damaged pacifier thermometer.
• If a child swallows any component of the nipple, consult a doctor immediately.
• Do not use abrasive or aggressive agents for washing thermometer dummies.
• Keep this thermometer away from heat and direct sunlight.
• Do not throw a pacifier thermometer, as a fall can disrupt the operation of this device.
• If you are not going to use such a thermometer for a long time, remove the battery from it.
• To prolong battery life, turn off the pacifier thermometer immediately after use.
• It is recommended to keep the thermometer pacifier at a temperature not lower than + 10 ° С and not higher than + 35 ° С, as well as in the conditions of humidity from 40 to 80%.
• To repair the thermometer in the form of a nipple, contact the service center. Repair such a device yourself should not be.

• Determine which nipple thermometer material is preferable for your child.
• It is best to go for a thermometer to the pharmacy or a special store for children. Do not hesitate to ask the seller about all the features of models that are in stock.

Young parents treat a thermometer in the form of a nipple differently. Someone is sure that the purchase of such a thermometer is superfluous and it is quite possible to do with the usual electronic or mercury thermometer model. Someone says that this device must necessarily be present in the house where a young child lives.

Quite often, the purchase of a nipple-thermometer included in the list of necessary purchases for the birth of the baby. But, even having bought such a device, many mothers are skeptical of nipple thermometers, until they are faced with the need to measure the temperature of a sleeping baby.

As for manufacturers, the greatest number of positive reviews noted nipple-thermometers brands Little Doctor and Baby Temp. For models from other manufacturers, measurement errors are more common. In addition, all parents call the high price of such a device one of the minuses of the nipple thermometer.

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