Originally Posted by Lilbutterflie:
When did taking a rectal temperature become so frowned upon? It is absolutely the most accurate way of taking a baby's temperature. .
It probably is, but I don't really care about accuracy. If I can feel that there's a temp just by touch and looking at the child, that's enough for me.
Again.... I just don't send them home very often. I'd rather keep them unless they are miserable. I'll call the parents and tell them, then let them make the call to go to the doctor or not.