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A true fever is particularly worrying in the first few months of a baby’s life. That’s because the infant's immune system is immature and not as effective in fighting off infections as it will be after three or four months of living outside the womb. So it’s important to learn how to correctly take your baby’s temperature and understand what signifies a true fever.
There is probably not a "best" way to take a baby's temperature. Although rectal temps are the traditional "gold standard" for hospitals, they are not the optimal way of taking a baby's temperature at home, due to potential complications if the temperature-taker's technique is not good.
