Each parent's house must have a thermometer to measure the body temperature of the newborn baby. As a rule, these are mercury or electronic devices that need to be kept under the armpit. However, for the smallest there are other temperature meters - nipples-thermometers. What is it and how to use them - we will consider in more detail.
Nipple thermometer - what is it?
The mechanism of the product is quite simple: the design resembles regular latex or silicone nipple. A special sensor is mounted in it that displays the temperature. The device is equipped with an on / off button. Many of them have a backlight that provides free temperature measurement at night. The indicator can show the temperature state by changing the color signal: normal temperature - green light, high - red.
The principle of operation is as follows: The child takes a thermometer pacifier in his mouth. When you press the power button, the temperature sensor starts working. The numbers are displayed. Soon the device gives a signal, announcing the end of the measurement. Depending on the manufacturer, the nipple thermometer measures the temperature from one to five minutes. We turn off the thermometer and immediately remove it from the child’s mouth, since the pacifier-thermometer cannot be operated for a long time, like an ordinary dummy.
The last result is saved automatically.
The nipple thermometer as a device is absolutely safe and meets all standards and norms of consumer goods.
At what age to use?
Can be used from birth. Manufacturers in the instructions recommend using a pacifier thermometer until the child reaches the age of three years.
The advantages of the device include:
- Temperature measurement time - 1 minute;
- Safety - does not contain mercury; it cannot be accidentally broken. Not able to cause injury due to the soft latex or silicone of which the nipple is made;
- Simplicity of operation;
- Auto power off function;
- The presence of backlighting - the results are easy to read even in the dark;
- Saving the last result.
The disadvantages include the following:
- You can not suck a thermometer-pacifier constantly, like an ordinary dummy;
- At the most inopportune moment, batteries may run out;
- Error. Despite the fact that manufacturers promise an accurate result with a small error of 0.1 ° C, but some reviews indicate more inaccuracy. This is due to the fact that the nipple moves during sucking. Also, the child’s breathing and crying during temperature measurement have a great influence. The baby should breathe through his nose without opening his mouth. That is, in the case of a cold, the device will not give a reliable result. Some manufacturers themselves indicate that it is worth paying attention to additional factors: redness of the face, sweating, anxiety.And they emphasize the need to confirm the result by measuring with another thermometer rectally, in case of high temperature or if in doubt;
- Disinfection. Not all models can be sterilized like regular soothers. Although you can wash the thermometer with warm water and soap, or use a solution of hydrogen peroxide or isopropyl alcohol for processing.
It is best to buy collapsible nipples-thermometers, as this will give you the opportunity to boil or sterilize the nipple before use.
Controversial issues
Controversial issues include the time of temperature measurement, the life and cost of the nipple thermometers. We will consider them below.
- Manufacturers promise a quick reliable result within sixty seconds. However, the same instructions indicate that the normal measurement time is about five minutes.
- The warranty is valid for two to five years, then the device may become inoperative. The battery should last for three years, but the warranty does not apply to it. You cannot replace it yourself. Moreover, many thermometers-nipples are capricious: they are afraid of direct sunlight and high humidity, not to mention bumps and drops.
- The cost of nipples-thermometers varies from 350 to 1500 rubles. The average cost is about 500 rubles. When compared with a conventional mercury thermometer, the price of which does not exceed one hundred rubles, it is unprofitable. However, if the amount is divided into a couple of years of operation, the price does not seem high anymore.
- Another controversial issue is the presence of an audio signal. For parents, the signal is a positive phenomenon, for a small child it may come as a surprise. The squeak of the device may disturb the baby during the temperature measurement procedure.
How to choose a pacifier thermometer?
Even if a baby sucks a dummy - it’s not a fact that he will suck a thermometer that is unusual for him. After all, ordinary soothers are round, drop-shaped, in the shape of a cone. Therefore, the orthodontic form of the nipple thermometer may not be suitable. Parents know how finicky the kids are in this regard. Therefore, it is worth considering the shape of the nipples, the material from which they are made (latex or silicone).
Take into account the individual characteristics of the child, how he accepts innovations, doesn’t refuse unusual objects, because the nipple-thermometer is heavier than the usual dummy due to the built-in mechanism. And the capricious crumb may refuse an item that is different from everyday nipples.
It is better to purchase a thermometer pacifier in a pharmacy or medical equipment store. There, turn to a specialist who will give advice and help determine the choice.
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Consumer Reviews
Reviews of parents who purchased thermometer nipples from different manufacturers are mostly positive. Moreover, everyone notes an interesting idea, the safety of the device and ease of use. The most popular brand is Little Doctor and Baby Temp. Others - Microlife, Maman, Philips Avent, Mothercare, Safety 1st, Camera, Tale and Vavu-Frank. All negative reviews are associated with a high error of such a nipple. When a child is sick, you can’t take risks. Especially if the baby is very baby. Among other shortcomings is the high price.
You can buy a pacifier thermometer in children's online stores.
Julia Usmanova, Moscow: “As for the fidelity of measurement with the Little Doctor pacifier, I can safely confirm it, since the temperature value coincided with the usual mercury thermometer. But my baby does not really like nipples, therefore, when measuring temperature, you need to make sure that he does not spit out the thermometer and distract the baby. But safety is a definite plus, and speed is an advantage over a mercury thermometer in its favor. So I recommend it. ”
Irina Petrova, Voronezh: “For the invention, you can put the“ five ”, for utility - no more than the“ two ”. We bought a thermometer “LD - 303”, we thought it was a useful thing.But no, they just threw money away. If the child is sick, his nose is blocked and he breathes through his mouth. And the condition for measuring the temperature of the pacifier is only the child’s closed mouth. The baby did not like her form. Squeaks loudly - the child was frightened when he was little. Measurements with an error of 0.2 - 0.3. It is important! Charging does not change. Why is such a wonderful nipple good? The idea, the lack of mercury, ease of use and good design. No more".
Elena Ryder, Izhevsk: “At the pharmacy I was offered to buy a digital doctor“ Little Doctor LD-303. ” I have never regretted this wonderful purchase! The thermometer is very similar to our usual Avent pacifier. It does not interfere with the child at all, the temperature measurement procedure goes unnoticed. It takes no more than two minutes. The signal is quiet, does not scare a sleepy child. The result is identical to the readings of a mercury thermometer. Checked more than once. Only the measurement time with a nipple thermometer is shorter. Therefore, it is more convenient. I trust the nipple 100%! "
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Maryana Lenina, Dmitrovsk: “Even before the birth of her daughter, she had acquired the Microlife thermometer pacifier in advance, because many friends praised her very much. It is convenient in that the background of the display changes. If the temperature is elevated, in addition to the result in numbers, the display will be red, accompanied by frequent bells, as if emitting an alarm. If there is no temperature, the display is green. She doesn’t have to shake like a mercury thermometer. It is equipped with a cap that protects the nipple from dirt. The nipple itself is disconnected. ”
Victoria Koroleva, Rostov-on-Don: “Thermal nipples are a miracle invention, in my opinion. We have such an Avent nipple, whose products have established themselves as an indicator of quality in the market for goods for children. A nipple thermometer is convenient to use if the baby is sucking a regular nipple. Measures temperature not as fast as we would like. But you can slip it at any time. But I wouldn’t believe the testimony, because it rises the temperature. Therefore, I insure myself and usually measure the temperature with two thermometers. ”
If you decide to purchase a pacifier-thermometer, keep a normal thermometer just in case at home. The review allows you to see that such a measuring device in the form of a nipple is not a panacea, it can be wrong. Yes, and the battery may run out of time at the digital thermometer. Take care of your children. We wish them good health!
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Such nipples are quite good) They are very convenient to use, because it not only calms the baby, but also measures the temperature. We have been using this for 3 months and are very satisfied)
This is just a mega device. It is so difficult for a child to measure temperature, and especially for a patient. And then she gave a pacifier and the temperature shows clearly even. Great fit, but most importantly, keep clean.
Perfectly measure temperature with an electronic thermometer.There, in my opinion, also a minute under the arm, 30 seconds in the mouth and 10 seconds rectally. There are also faster ones, I chose the average one, and I also took a price-oriented approach. And the baby after a month stopped even taking ordinary dummies. So in my opinion, a useless, but expensive thing. After all, if the baby is capricious, then it will be equally difficult to use a thermometer and this pacifier.