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Wondering how to take a baby’s temperature? The first thing to know is that not all baby thermometers are the same! Learn about the different types of baby thermometers, how to use them, and what your baby’s temperature means.
Inevitably, it’ll happen: Your sweet baby will feel warm to the touch, and you’ll wonder if that means your little one has a fever. No problem! You’ll just grab your trusty thermometer and you’ll know in a few seconds. Except…taking a baby’s temperature is not like taking your own temperature. (You wiggle worm can’t hold anything under their tongue!) And now that you think about it, can you even use your thermometer on your baby? And what’s considered a fever in a baby? Before you panic, learn all about how to take your baby’s temperature—and what the results mean. Thermometers
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