Question

Why can't we use ordinary clinical thermometers on babies?

Answer 1

Hey mate here's your answer

It's best to use a digital thermometer under your baby's arm to take her temperature. Using a digital thermometer will quickly give you an accurate reading, and help you decide whether you need to call the doctor.

Other types of thermometer can be hard to use on a wriggly baby or won't give you a spot-on reading.

Answer 2

Answer:

because thermometer has toxic chemicals in it

if the baby will bite it it will go in to his mouth