She is 3.
hates it and squirms loads. Whats best position - for her to be in ?
2007-01-10 13:15:37 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
3 is too old for rectal- use a digtal mouth one
2007-01-10 13:18:21 · answer #1 · answered by Mommyk232 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My question is who advised you to do a rectal temperature?
You don't use the conventional ther,ometer for rectal temps. You need to have the approriate one that has a BLUE bulb. This is so others dont stick it in their mouth after where its been.
Thermometers can only be sterilised with alcohol, not tap water and you run the risk of E Coli infections for any one else who uses it after where you have attempted to put it.
Ear thermometers are much easier and better to use on children than a rectal probe.Especially on 3-5 year olds
Shelti
2007-01-10 21:22:24 · answer #2 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have twins gurls and they r 10mhs old so i understand ur problm they both were sick two weeks ago but only one of them got a fever and i had to take her temp what i do is lay her on the bed since its a flat surface put some grease on the thermometer or on her buttox hole and insert but also since i was tired of takin her temp rectally they have something that is very good it is made by vicks and it is a heart sticker thermometer that you put under the arm i brought it for my daughter and it is very accurate and works for two days doesnt leave any mark or hurt them to peel off either you should try that if she puts up a real fight.. hope she feel better..
2007-01-10 21:21:15 · answer #3 · answered by maggie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty standard to use the armpit and add 1 degree. You could hurt a child that squirms.
2007-01-10 23:24:58 · answer #4 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look, I'm not trying to sound wierd or whatever, but I STILL remember wen i was a kid and my mother did that to me and my stomache still turns when I remember it. For the sake of there ability to remember that and there DIGNITY, no matter the age, go buy one for the ear, PLEASE. I kno i sound wierd but its gross and from my experience, i dont think any parent should do that. theres plenty other places to do that and with her squirming, that would be a big hint to me... Just my opinion...
2007-01-12 03:03:12 · answer #5 · answered by dontbother 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh, at 3 years of age that's a hard one....I would try waiting for her morning or afternoon nap or take her temperature either under the arm or in the mouth instead. Sorry, I can't help you anymore then that....Good Luck....
PEACE!!!
2007-01-10 21:20:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get an ear thermometer. She's a little old to hold down for that anyway. You could hurt her if she's squirming.
2007-01-10 21:18:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
At three years old, just use an ear thermometer. That way, there is no discomfort and only takes a minute.
2007-01-10 21:19:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does it have to be rectally? Just do the armpit.
2007-01-10 21:18:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just get an ear thermometer, they use those at the doctors office. Much easier and quicker
2007-01-10 21:18:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋