Science does not stand still, more goodsis offered for our convenience. One of the relatively recent inventions for children is the digital nipple-thermometer. Is it worth to look at this invention, what factors to consider when buying, and what are the pros and cons of the consumers - all this you will find in our article.
Thermometer-nipple: what is it?
This is a normal nipple, in which a temperature sensor is integrated. To start the measurement, just like for shutdown, just press the button near the display.
In what cases might such a device be required?
A digital thermometer-nipple is, first of all, an ordinary thermometer, only with a child's focus. And the cases when it is necessary to measure the child's temperature, a lot:
- Measurements during the period of the disease to determine the type, dose and usefulness of the antipyretic.
- Measurements during the eruption of the teeth, as well as to determine the need to reduce temperature by external means (drugs, compresses, wipes, etc.).
- Control of body temperature before vaccination.
- Monitoring of the child's condition after vaccinations, droppers, and other injections.
Rationality of purchase
Most often, the thermometer teat becomes an unexpected gift to young parents, and it is not worth choosing "to buy or not to buy" before them, because they have already made happy friends or relatives for them.
However, if you yourself have thought about buying, you need to remember two factors:
- Not all babies generally like nipples, thermometers in this form to the child also will not be liked. Therefore, it is not possible to measure the temperature with such a device, respectively.
- Even if your kid is supportive ofnipples, the purchase does not last long, the maximum is a year and a half. Of which you can only use the device for six months. After this age the baby sleeps less often, and during wakefulness can reluctantly open his mouth.
Some parents believe that the nipple thermometer (electronic) is an absolutely useless device, while others thank the creators for this invention. In any case, the choice is for the parents themselves and the baby.
Thermometers in the form of nipples
The most important plus is the convenience of using the very smallest! Of course, this applies only to those children who are supportive of this device.
Accuracy of measurement is the second significant plus.The error of the instruments is not more than one tenth of a degree, which is quite enough for an accurate answer to the question - whether the child has a fever, or not.
The speed of the measurement is an average of one to two minutes, and the temperature is measured. With mercury thermometers in this plan, thermometer nipples, of course, are incomparable.
Most devices have soft lighting, thanks to which you can read the measurement results even at night.
Also in most devices,the result of the last measurement. This is a very convenient function, when the latter was produced at night, and by the morning the value was completely forgotten. Also this function can be useful if you accidentally pressed the shutdown button, forgetting to look at the result.
The thermometer in the form of a nipple does not contain anyharmful or dangerous to the child substances, guarantees absolute safety of use. This distinguishes it from old mercury thermometers. And although modern thermometers no longer contain mercury in their composition, they are still made of glass and have a sharp tip, which is unacceptable for use in young children.
Disadvantages of thermometers in the form of nipples
The most important negative - the nipple soon afterMeasurements will have to be taken away, it is inadmissible to use it as a pacifier. Otherwise, the measuring sensor will quickly fail. This disadvantage causes a lot of inconvenience to parents, especially difficult to remove the nipple from a child who already has front teeth.
Do not use a pacifier thermometer for half an hour after a meal. This is due to the fact that when chewing or sucking, the temperature in the mouth rises.
During the measurement of temperature, the baby's mouth mustbe tightly closed, as when entering the mouth of air "from the outside", the temperature in the mouth decreases. This minus is very significant, because it eliminates the possibility of using teat-thermometers with a nested spout, when the baby simply can not help breathing through the mouth.
Another disadvantage is that such a thermometer requires special storage conditions, and even after application it is necessary to rinse the device.
In comparison with the usual nipples, nipples-thermometerssignificantly more difficult. The cheapest models have plastic "wings", and not silicone ones, because of what the device becomes uncomfortable - the spout can interfere.
In some models, an audible signal sounds after the measurement. Quiet peeing is quite capable of waking a child at night.
And the last minus, clear to everyone, is this shortthe term of application of such a thermometer. In the best case - three years, on average no more than a year. Plus, a high probability that the child does not want to use the device at all.
Thermometer nipples: consumer reviews
If you decide that you, or rather your baby, need a thermometer nipple, customer feedback will help you decide on a particular model and with the need to purchase at all.
Some users are delighted with the nipples and believe,that the big advantage is the speed of temperature measurement. Also note the long battery life, about 2 years. Another positive aspect of happy young mothers - it's a highlight, which is especially convenient at night. Also at a temperature above 38 degrees, the display glows red.
But, like any product, there are such nipples andnegative feedback. Some buyers argue that the temperature measurement time does not match what was stated in the product description. They say that it takes about 5 minutes to hold the nipple, not just one. There are also problems with the accuracy of the measurement, since the baby sometimes opens his mouth, and the error may be about 1.5 degrees, which is very inconvenient. This device is not suitable for temperature measurement during the runny nose, many mothers complain that during the teething (when the nose is laid) such device will not be able to determine the condition of the baby.
Nipple-thermometer: is it harmful?
Thermometers in the form of nipples are absolutely safe,because they do not contain mercury, glass and other harmful substances, their body is waterproof. Naturally, you should buy in shops of medical equipment, or in pharmacies. In no case should you order such a device through Chinese sites, there no one can guarantee the ecological compatibility of latex and the safety of plastic.
In conclusion, I want to say:if your baby is still very small, and recognizes the nipples, thermometers in this form can be a real rescue if you need frequent temperature measurements. Health to you and your children!
