But to call the practice “silly” may have been too kind. Oral thermometers are fairly accurate, but they present some challenges for use with small children. Rectal probes are the most precise.
A vast choice of thermometers is available — from fancy no-touch infrared models to traditional oral or under arm temperature-checkers. Whatever design suits you best, a reliable baby ...
You probably want to do oral for kids over the age of five who won't bite down on a thermometer. And a rectal temperature even though it's the most accurate, it's probably a little bit difficult ...