One should never use a glass the thermometer on a baby or small child, the reason being that is because glass thermometer contains mercury and if the child was to break the thermometer in their mouth by biting down, they could then take some of the mercury in or even cut themselves on their very this glass.
An extremely popular and relatively cheap thermometer is what is known as a stick thermometer. A stick thermometer has a digital screen along with a long tail which is placed under a child’s armpit for taking a reading. About five years ago a popular thermometer was a strip thermometer, this strip thermometer resembles a photographic negative and this is placed over the child’s for head and then a number will appear indicating the child’s temperature.
Infra-red thermometers used to only be seen in doctors’ rooms but these days due to the fact that they are being mass produced by some of the largest electronics companies in the world, the price of a unit has come down significantly and therefore has become more accessible for the average family to own one.
Some of the most common baby ear thermometers available on the market are the strip thermometer which is placed on the baby’s forehead, a stick thermometer which is generally put underneath the baby’s arm pit as they wont normally keep it in their mouth, and infra-red thermometers.
There are many different types of Baby ear Thermometers that one can use on a baby however one should always stay clear of a rectal thermometer as this is not advised to be used on a baby, especially since there are many better alternatives. Glass thermometers can also be dangerous when used on a baby.