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VICKS® Baby Thermometer
Model V934
| LCD display |
Probe tip | Battery |
| Compartment |
| (on side) |
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Insertion guard |
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On/Off Button
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the VICKS® Baby Digital Thermometer, a professionally accurate instrument for comfortably measuring a baby's temperature. Please read these instructions carefully to ensure accurate temperatures and safe operation. When used properly, this high quality thermometer will give you years of accurate, dependable use.
The VICKS® Baby Digital Thermometer (V934) is designed specifically for measuring rectal temperatures of babies.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
▶High, prolonged fever requires medical attention especially for young children. Please contact your pediatrician.
▶This product is not a toy. Do not allow child to play with it. Adult supervision is required in the use of this product.
▶This product is designed to measure human body temperature. Do not use it for any other purpose.
If you have any questions or comments about the VICKS® Baby Digital Thermometer, call our
TEMPERATURE READINGS
Temperature readings vary from person to person. Although there is no one “normal” temperature reading, a temperature, taken rectally, ranging between
The best method to determine your baby’s normal temperature is to use the thermometer when they are feeling well. Record the temperature twice a day (early morning and late afternoon). Take the average of the two temperatures. This is considered your baby’s normal body temperature. Any variation from it may indicate some sort of illness and you should consult your pediatrician.
Note: This method produces a temperature approximately 1° higher than a temperature taken orally and 2° higher than a temperature taken under the arm.
BEFORE USE
Your VICKS® Baby Digital Thermometer is designed specifically for rectal use. It is recommended that for 15 minutes prior to use, your child should avoid eating or drinking any liquids, physical activity, or bathing.
IMPORTANT: Before first use, remove label from the display.
OPERATING YOUR VICKS® BABY
DIGITAL THERMOMETER
Press the On/Off button to activate the thermometer. A beep will sound and the display will come on. The display will first show the LCD display test (Fig. 1) and then show the last reading. After 5 seconds, the display will be in the ready mode (Fig. 2) and the display light will go off.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
FOR RECTAL USE
Use for babies, young children, or when it is difficult to take an oral or underarm temperature. Important: For sanitary reasons, once this thermometer has been used for a rectal reading, do not use it for an oral reading. Clean it thoroughly before using again or on a different child.
1.Lubricate the tip with a
2.The proper position for a baby is to lay on its stomach with legs hanging down, either across your knees or at the edge of a bed or changing table. This positions the infant’s rectum for safe and easy insertion of the thermometer.
3.Gently insert the tip of the thermometer NO MORE THAN 1/2 inch into the rectum. The guard above the tip is designed to prevent
4.When the peak temperature is reached (usually 10 seconds) 10 beep signals will sound and the “°F” sign will stop flashing and the display light will come on. The temperature is now ready to read and will not change when the thermometer is removed.
5.Turn the thermometer off by pressing the On/Off button. The display light will come on automatically to illuminate the last reading, then unit will power off. If you forget to turn it off, the thermometer will automatically turn off after approximately 9 minutes.
Reminder: Wash the thermometer as recommended before placing it back in the storage case. See instructions below.
