Safety 1st makes numerous baby products, including a wide variety of thermometer types and styles. Most Safety 1st thermometers can be operated in the same manner, even thermometers with special features such as an eight-second temperature read. While ear thermometers may be one of the more convenient methods to measure your child's temperature, consult your physician to determine if the accuracy is suitable for your child's age. Measuring temperature rectally may be your pediatrician's preferred method of measurement until a certain age. Depending upon your child's age and activity level, certain methods may be more difficult than others.
Using a Safety 1st Thermometer
Step 1
Determine whether to take your child's temperature orally, rectally, via the ear or under the arm. This will depend upon the thermometer you have and the age of your child.
Step 2
Be sure the thermometer is clean. Wipe it with a cotton ball soaked in alcohol.
Step 3
For a rectal or oral temperature, cover the thermometer with a protective sleeve. For rectal temperature, coat the plastic sleeve with petroleum jelly.
Step 4
Press the power button. This is typically an orange button on Safety 1st products. Read the screen to see if the thermometer is ready to go.
Step 5
For multifunction versions of the thermometer, push the button until the screen shows the right type of temperature you are planning to take. For example, make sure the arrow is pointing to the head if you are taking an oral temperature.
Step 6
Once the screen is blank or reads "Ready," place the thermometer in the appropriate location. Do not force the thermometer into any location but gently ease it into place. For a rectal temperature, do not put the thermometer in farther than the notch on the end of the wand.
Step 7
Wait until the thermometer beeps before removing it. After the beep, your child's temperature should be visible on the screen.
Step 8
Take your child's temperature again for accuracy.
Tips and Warnings
- Safety 1st provides instructions for a majority of its products on its homepage.
Things You'll Need
- Safety 1st thermometer
- Rubbing alcohol
- Cotton balls
- Plastic thermometer sleeve
- Petroleum jelly (for rectal temperature only)
