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Digital thermometers are now the gold standard for taking your baby's
temperature, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. For the most accurate
results, use one to take a rectal reading. Glass mercury thermometers carry the risk of
mercury exposure if broken, and typanic (ear) thermometers, which can be unreliable, are not
recommended for infants under 3 months old.
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