What is the age range on this thermometer - can it be used on newborns?
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According to MayoClinic.org: "Birth to 3 months. Use a regular digital thermometer to take a rectal temperature. New research suggests that a temporal artery thermometer might also provide accurate readings in newborns."
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Due to the risk of fever in a newborn, it is best to take rectal temperatures until are least 3 months because it is the most accurate.
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Should be able to use on a newborn. Box said it was safe infants, children and adults.
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This is really an adult pulse Ox meter. I have used it on my 22 month old old grandson and it will work if you get it lined up just right. The sensor and the light source are fairly deep set. I have found the meter to be accurate and useful for my own use. I have compared it to my Doctor's meter often and it is always right on. I would not recommend it for regular use on a baby.
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Yes! I used this wih both of my children as newborns through 2 years!!! Works AMAZING! It the only type/model that actually works!
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I think this is a question for the babysense Hisense safety monitor. I have never used one. You may even want to ask your pediatrician for advice about this.
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On the tube it says children under 6 months, ask your doctor. Since your child is on the fringe area I would ask doctor before you use on infant.
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We had our son in it at three months but I think it's safe to say that as soon as the baby can stabilize his/her neck you good. Newborns(depending on the size) probably won't work as well. Plus my son used it past the 25lb limit and did just fine:)
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I would think it would be great! Not only would you not disturb the baby it also can tell you the room temperature and surface temperature!
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Yes - tested it for accuracy by taking 3 year old's temp with this product opposite the brand his mother had. Then we did the same with an adult - yes you definitely can.......
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I found it most useful when my daughter was small. Up to about 3 or 4 months old. By then, we were both into the swing of breastfeeding and I was more confident too. I think it could still be used for an older baby though if required.
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I would recommend this for a newborn to 5-6 mths of age. Once your baby begins to sit up, I would stop using this chair.
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Actually I'm not sure about this one. But there are pediatric finger pulse oximeters that will even take the oxygen level of a newborn. Hope this helps.
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If the temperature of the water is within the display range of the thermometer, yes. That range is about 90 to 108 degrees, I think. So if you are looking for a way to assess the temperature of a baby's formula, it might work. But for a broader range, you need a thermometer with a more complete range.
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Used mine for my newborn up to about 3 mths...useful again for I'd say 2.5 years and older with the top harness "layer" zipped off, changing it to a regular small-sized bean bag type chair. But after reading the comment below re: the 11-month old loving the chair, maybe I'll try it for our 9-month old!
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Just checked the package and it states they should not be used on infants so toddlers should be okay or they would have put a warning on the label. If it is too hot for them they can communicate that to you. So my opinion is they are fine for toddlers as long as they are being well supervised.
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It is great for newborns thru approximately 6 mos or so. After that, they tend to want to sit up and it's not really designed for that.
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Jenn the fact that this thermometer uses laser technology, aid in super accurate readings. as for a baby moving, the readings are so quick that if you can point and push the button is all you need. all baby's hold still for almost 2 seconds, and if in doubt, try using another thermometer for comparison, and you will find that this unit is accurate and supper fast. hope that helps you. To get accurate readings you must follow directions and be within the parameters listed in the instructions. Everybody has their opinion, and I love this unit.
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You should be able to use this for a new born. I didn't use it until my baby was 2 months old but he was a preemie and born at 4lbs. He was too small. I used it when he was about 6 or 7 pounds and it worked great.