Can I use a basal thermometer to check for fever?

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Look for a “baby” or “fertility” thermometer In a pinch, consider a basal body temperature (BBT) thermometer. Note, though, that because BBT thermometers are not meant to detect fevers, their accuracy could vary; we haven’t compared their readings with those of traditional thermometers.

Subsequently, one may also ask, can you use a basal thermometer for fever?

They’re used in measuring changes in body temperature. The normal ones are those coming in handy when checking for any abnormalities in temperature, such as when you have a fever that can reveal a higher than normal body temperature. On the other hand, basal thermometers have other special purposes.

Where do you put a basal thermometer?

To make it easier to take your temperature first thing in the morning, place the BBT thermometer next to your bed on a bedside table so it is handy when you wake up. If you are using a glass thermometer, make sure you shake it down at night before you place it on your bedside table.

What does a basal thermometer look like?

The Fairhaven Health Digital Basal Thermometer provides BBT temperature readings accurate within 1/10th of a degree. Especially designed for charting fertility and predicting ovulation, the BBT thermometer features: A beeper to indicate peak temperature reading. An large, easy-to-read digital display.

What does a basal thermometer do?

The Fairhaven Health Digital Basal Thermometer provides BBT temperature readings accurate within 1/10th of a degree. Especially designed for charting fertility and predicting ovulation, the BBT thermometer features: A beeper to indicate peak temperature reading. An large, easy-to-read digital display.