Body temperature is one of the main indicators of the body's vital activity, which depends on many physiological processes. A newborn baby has an unimproved thermoregulation system, and up to 3 months, the body temperature is constantly changing, sensitively responding to its fluctuations indoors or outdoors.
Instructions
Step 1
Measure the baby's body temperature at rest. Your baby should not cry, be agitated, or be physically active. If he was crying and was overexcited, wait half an hour and only then measure the temperature.
Step 2
Currently, mercury medical, electronic thermometers or a temperature indicator are used to measure body temperature in newborns. Mercury thermometer. With this device, the temperature is determined only in the armpit (or inguinal) cavity. Wipe the skin in the crease dry. moisture cools the mercury. Then take the baby in your hands and place the thermometer under your armpit so that the tip is completely located in the crease. Press the baby's handle against the body and secure it with your hand. Hold the thermometer to prevent it from falling out. Measurement with mercury thermometers is carried out within 7-10 minutes. After completing the procedure, shake the product or hold it under running cold water.
Step 3
The electronic thermometer is very popular nowadays, because allows you to determine the temperature more accurately, faster and safer. It is easy to use, has a digital memory that allows you to store the data of several measurements, and a signal indicating the end of the procedure. However, for accurate determination of the temperature in the armpit folds, it is not suitable, since this requires very close contact with the body. However, recently there have been new thermometers with round rubber suction cups at the end. They allow you to measure the temperature in the armpits and even in the ear. The most modern infrared non-contact thermometer is considered today. It is able to detect body temperature even during sleep without disturbing the baby. When taking oral temperature, place an electronic thermometer in your mouth under your tongue and wait for a beep. The average duration of the procedure is from a few seconds to 4 minutes. To determine the rectal temperature, lubricate the tip of the thermometer with baby cream (you can use Vaseline) and put the baby on the back. With one hand, lift the baby's legs, and with the other, carefully insert the thermometer into the anus. The insertion depth should be about 2 cm. Before using the product, carefully read the instructions, because this depth may vary depending on the design of the thermometer. Hold the thermometer between your index and middle fingers, while holding your baby's buttocks with the others.
Step 4
The temperature indicator is a strip with heat-sensitive squares or divisions that have digital marks and change color when body temperature changes. Place the indicator strip on the child's forehead for about 15 seconds. There are remedies that need to be placed under the tongue. Measurement readings can be recognized by the last colored square and the corresponding mark on it. A similar method gives accurate readings of the temperature rise only if it exceeds 37.5 degrees.
