Which thermometer should I choose to take my baby's temperature? Is there a thermometer for babies? Baby suitable for infrared thermometer. Mercury thermometer is made of mercury and clear glass, when mercury gets hot, it expands and rises to form a very narrow glass tube so that we can easily measure the temperature of the body. Advantages: Inexpensive, easy to operate, high accuracy. Disadvantages: Very easy to break, mercury is highly toxic and volatile and can cause poisoning if inhaled. Summary: Major organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, no longer recommend the use of mercury thermometers.
Mercury contamination has caused worldwide concern, and many countries have banned the sale of all medical devices containing mercury. South Korea has not banned mercury thermometers, but for the health of children and their families, it is best to avoid using them in the home, as they are being phased out of the market. Electronic thermometers consist of electronic components such as temperature sensors, liquid crystal displays, button batteries, and specialized integrated circuits. Advantages: Portable, easy to read, fast temperature measurement, high accuracy, and storage and alert functions. Disadvantages: Like mercury thermometers, the thermometer must be placed in the armpit, mouth or anus for a period of time, and if the baby is not willing to cooperate, the thermometer may not work. Conclusion: Digital electronic thermometers are the best choice for mothers because not only are they harmless to the body and the surrounding environment, but they also measure the temperature very accurately, which is why pediatricians usually recommend that parents use electronic thermometers to measure their child's temperature.
Often referred to as "earphones," infrared thermometers can quickly obtain temperature data by pointing the probe into the child's inner ear canal and gently pressing the temperature button for a moment. Pros: very fast temperature measurement, usually obtaining temperature data in a few seconds; easy to read; full range of auxiliary functions. Disadvantages: Expensive, non-contact temperature measurement, so relatively less accurate than mercury and electronic thermometers.
The accuracy of these thermometers depends on their ability to contact the eardrum with infrared light, which may be inaccurate if a child's ear has more earwax or a small bend in the ear canal. Summary: If you have an elderly person or a small child at home, the Ear Infrared Thermometer will surely bring you a lot of convenience, especially if your baby is not cooperating, you can quickly measure his temperature, although the data is not particularly accurate, but it is still worth recommending a product.