In childhood, to measure temperature, it is very important to get the result quickly and at the same time disturb the baby to a minimum. A thermometer made in the form of a nipple does an excellent job with this. These thermometers have many advantages over conventional thermometers, but there are also some disadvantages and nuances of use.
Appointment
A thermometer nipple is needed to measure the temperature in the child's oral cavity to determine hyperthermia (fever) in various diseases. It is represented by a dummy with a built-in temperature sensor.
Pros
- Such a nipple quickly measures the temperature and does not cause discomfort to the baby, especially if the baby is familiar with the pacifier.
- The device will signal the end of the temperature measurement with a musical signal.
- The result of the last measurement can be entered into the memory of such a pacifier-thermometer.
- This thermometer pacifier is safe and meets all standards for baby products.
- A thermometer like this cannot be broken.
- There is no mercury in it.
- It is very easy to see the measurement result, and thanks to the backlight it can be done without any problems at night.
Minuses
- The readings of this type of thermometer are not always accurate.
- Not all models of thermometer nipples can be disinfected.
- The cost of such a thing is quite high.
- At the time of measurement, the nipple thermometer may not show the result due to late discharged batteries.
- The beep at the end of the measurement may frighten the child.
The thermometer nipple is not suitable for children who are not accustomed to sucking a pacifier. In this case, it is better to purchase a conventional electronic or infrared thermometer.
When should you not use it?
It is not recommended to use a pacifier-thermometer when the baby has a stuffy nose, since the results will be unreliable, since the baby will try to breathe through his mouth. In addition, you cannot measure the temperature of a naughty or crying child with such a device, because in this state the result may also be incorrect. In addition, to make the measurement more accurate, it should not be carried out within 30 minutes after the baby has eaten.
Kinds
Thermometer nipples are in the form of a single design and collapsible. The latter are more preferable, since the teat of them can be processed in a sterilizer or boiled. Depending on the material of manufacture, the nipple-thermometer can be silicone or latex.
Manufacturers
The nipple thermometer is present in the assortment of many well-known brands that produce goods for children and medicine. You can find thermometer nipples on sale from Little Doctor, Philips Avent, Baby Temp, Mothercare, Camera, Microlife and many other popular manufacturers.
From what age can you apply?
The thermometer, made in the form of a nipple, can be used in newborns and children up to 4 years old. The dummy in such a device is made taking into account the structure of the child's mouth, so it will not interfere with teething and the formation of jaws.
Instructions for use
- Remove the protective cover from the nipple.
- Disinfect the device or wash it gently under warm water.
- By pressing the special button, turn on the device. You will see “Lo” on the display.
- Place the thermometer pacifier in the baby's mouth.
- Wait for the result to appear on the screen, remove the teat from the baby's mouth and turn off the thermometer.
- After rinsing or disinfecting the teat, place the device in the case.
How to change the battery in the thermometer nipple?
The fact that the battery in the nipple is discharged in most devices can be understood by a special indicator on the device screen. Although the battery is not replaceable in many thermometer nipples, replaceable models are available. After purchasing a battery of the correct size and capacity, open the battery compartment, remove the dead battery and replace it with a new one.
Care and safety
- The nipple thermometer should only be used to measure temperature. Such a device should not be given to a child to play or left to suck for a long time.
- Temperature measurement with this type of thermometer should only be performed under the supervision of an adult.
- Before giving the nipple thermometer to your baby, test the device for strength.
- Perform regular inspection of the tip of such a thermometer to notice wear or cracks in time.
- Do not give your baby a damaged pacifier thermometer.
- If a baby has swallowed any component of the nipple, see a doctor immediately.
- Do not use abrasive or aggressive products to wash the thermometer pacifier.
- Protect this thermometer from high temperatures and direct sunlight.
- Do not drop the thermometer pacifier, as a fall may interfere with the operation of this device.
- If you are not going to use such a thermometer for a long time, remove the battery from it.
- To prolong battery life, unplug the pacifier thermometer immediately after use.
- It is recommended to store the thermometer pacifier at a temperature not lower than + 10 ° С and not higher than + 35 ° С, as well as in conditions of humidity from 40 to 80%.
- Contact a service center to repair the nipple thermometer. You should not repair such a device yourself.
Tips for choosing
- Determine which nipple thermometer material is preferable for your baby.
- It is best to go to a pharmacy or special store of goods for children for a thermometer pacifier. Do not hesitate to ask the seller about all the features of the models that are in stock.
Reviews
Young parents treat thermometers in the form of a nipple differently. Someone is sure that buying such a thermometer is superfluous and it is quite possible to get by with the usual electronic or mercury thermometer model. Someone assures that this device must certainly be present in the house where the young child lives.
Quite often, the purchase of a nipple-thermometer is included in the list of necessary purchases for the birth of a baby. But, even having bought such a device, many mothers are skeptical about nipple thermometers until they are faced with the need to measure the temperature of a sleeping baby.
In most cases, parents note that there are practically no problems with the use of this type of thermometer, which cannot be said about measurement with a mercury thermometer.
As for the manufacturers, the largest number of positive reviews is noted for the thermometer nipples of the Little Doctor and Baby Temp brands. Measurement errors are more common for models from other manufacturers. In addition, all parents call the high price of such a device one of the disadvantages of the nipple-thermometer.
For information on which thermometer to choose - electronic, infrared or in the form of a dummy, see the video of the channel on Youtube "TECTTB".
