Ease of reading results - Is the result displayed digitally or do you need to measure and interpret the reading yourself? Does it give a reading in both Celsius and Fahrenheit, or can you alternate between the two? If you’re worried your child is unwell, the sooner you can see the result the better.

Warning light when bath is too hot: The LED warning light on the display panel will illuminate red when the water temperature is above 39?C and too hot for baby.To reduce the risk of scalds that can happen if the bath water is too hot, you can lower the temperature of the water coming out of your taps to a maximum of 50°C/122°F on your boiler. Never turn the tap on while the baby is in the bath, as this can suddenly change the temperature and potentially cause burns. There's also a risk of them putting their hands or feet under the hot running water. You should aim for bath water around 37°C (98.6°F). Try to keep it between 36°C and 38°C. This is about the same as your baby's body temperature, so the water should feel neither too hot nor too cold. For babies the room temperature should be approximately 18°C while the optimal temperature for bath is at body temperature, between 36.5°C and 38°C. Ad disclosure: This product was sent to me free of charge by Tommee Tippee to be reviewed. However, as per my PR info disclaimer, this review is my unbiased honest opinion of the product.

A baby's skin is around 20-30% thinner than an adults’, so it’s super sensitive to their environment. Therefore, it’s essential that the temperature for your baby’s bath isn’t too hot or cold. It needs to be just right. The Closer to Nature Digital Bath and Room Thermometer from Tommee Tippee provides fast and accurate temperature measurement to help keep baby comfortable during bath and sleep time. Uniquely designed in the iconic Tommee Tippee star shape, the thermometer is styled to fit with your nursery or bathroom decor. For baby, the optimal room temperature is approximately 18?C while the optimal temperature for baby’s bath is at body temperature, between 36.5?C and 38?C. If you do use more water, make sure that it doesn’t come up above their shoulders and always keep their head clear of water. Well, we're here to help you get ready for bath time success! Read on for advice on how to run the ideal bath for your little one. What temperature should a baby's bath be? Floats in water: Thermometer floats in the bath and is certified as a bath toy. The optimum temperature for baby’s bath water is body temperature, between 36.5?C and 38?C.

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Armpit baby thermometers are what we call multi-use thermometers, and in addition to the mouth and under the chin, can even be used in the… up the… well… rectally. This is actually common practice in the USA and actually recommended for children up to 3 years old by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Thankfully, the NHS doesn’t suggest anything like that for us. In any event, and as with anything that babies put in their mouths, these thermometers will need to be sterilised — very well — before each use which is why it’s advised to use a thermometer under an armpit or chin for the first couple of months. Baby room thermometers Remember to always keep your baby’s head above the water and use one hand to wash the water over them.