Baby Vital Signs: What Actually Works for Home Monitoring

Logosofia no Dia a Dia · May 28, 2026 · 31m

When your infant spikes a fever at 11 PM, do you know which thermometer to trust? This episode cuts through the marketing to reveal what actually works for home monitoring in the first two years of life. We break down why consumer pulse oximeters can give dangerously wrong readings on tiny fingers, how forehead thermometers fail when used incorrectly, and which devices are actually validated for pediatric use. Plus: the three lung sounds every parent should recognize, and the surprisingly clever engineering behind the best ear thermometer on the market. Episode 3113 —…