Patient's question:
The baby is three days away from being one month old. In the evening, I used an electronic temperature measuring device that looks like a gun to check the baby's forehead. One side was 37.0 degrees, and the other side was 36.8 degrees, but the center of the forehead was 37.7 degrees, with one reading being 38.0 degrees. With the old mercury thermometer, the armpit measurement was 37.0 degrees. Why is there a difference? Should I take the measurement from the center of the forehead as the standard, or the one from the forehead? Why is the temperature difference so large?Doctor's answer:
The baby's temperature issue is not serious. The mercury thermometer is the most accurate for measuring temperature. Generally, a temperature below 37.4°C is considered a fever, while 37°C is not a problem. It is recommended that you take good care of the baby and avoid dressing him or her too warmly. The temperature issue you mentioned is not serious as long as the baby is eating well and is in good spirits, there is nothing to worry about. It is still recommended to use a mercury thermometer. The above suggestions are for this issue, and it is hoped that they will be helpful to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!