What is the normal rectal temperature for children? What can I do if my baby doesn't want to have his temperature taken?

Now is a special period, it is best for children to check their body temperature every day. Sometimes when the baby is crying, you can also measure the body temperature to see if he is sick. There are many ways to measure body temperature, the most common ones are rectal temperature, axillary temperature and forehead temperature. So what is the normal temperature for a child's rectal temperature?

What is the normal rectal temperature for children?

If the child's rectal temperature is measured, minus 0.5 degrees will be roughly the same as the armpit temperature. The temperature of a healthy person can be measured by the armpit temperature, rectal temperature and oral temperature. The armpit temperature is between 36-37 degrees, which is normal, and the oral temperature is about 0.2 to 0.4 degrees higher than the armpit temperature, and the rectal temperature is about 0.3 to 0.5 degrees higher than the temperature in the mouth.

What can I do if my baby doesn't want to take his temperature?

If your baby does not cooperate during the temperature measurement, you can divert his attention, or use the time after he falls asleep, or you can avoid the traditional armpit temperature measurement method. If your baby refuses to take his temperature, do not force him to do so, as this may damage the thermometer and hurt the baby. You can buy an electronic thermometer, which is more convenient. You only need to point it at the forehead for one second, and you can measure at any time. It is convenient and quick, and there is no need for the baby to cooperate. Electronic thermometers are a little more expensive than traditional mercury thermometers.

What is the normal range of body temperature for infants and young children?

There are three ways to measure body temperature: axillary measurement, oral measurement, and anal measurement. The normal range of anal measurement is between 36.5-37.7 degrees Celsius.

37.8-38.5 is low fever, 38.6-39.5 is moderate fever, 39.6-41.5 is high fever, and above 41.5 is very high fever.

The oral temperature range is between 36.7℃ and 37.7℃, the axillary temperature range is between 36.0℃ and 37.4℃, and the abdominal temperature range is between 36℃ and 37.4℃.

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