How do you mommies take temp? I'm getting a 99.3 reading underarm and w/ adding a degree makes 100.3 but I always heard rectal is most accurate but I'm scared to do it to her!
Rectal is what they usually do in the hospitals for the most accurate temperature .
I had one from cvs that is specifically a rectal thermometer, it can't go in too far. Now it's easier to use the forehead one, though. For a while we did both to see how accurate it was, and the forehead and rectal were usually about the same.
They sell thermometers made specifically for booty temps, I have one and it’s made to not go in very far. You only but it in a tiny bit
I always take my son’s temp up the butt he clenches at first but then just lays there and let’s me do it
I Do rectal n exactly what @twinmomma2b, said but i put some vaseline on it so it goes in smoother..
@babyking1 I use the regular thermometer that the NICU sent home with each of my babies. They told me to just put the metal looking part in not any further. I didn't ask why or anythinf.
@twinmomma2b, how far do u have to insert it? Can you use an underarm thermometer rectally?
Just use some jelly and the baby will be fine .