Though you are often able to gage a fever by feeling your child’s forehead or hands, a thermometer provides the most accurate temperature reading. There are several different methods for taking your child’s temperature, depending on age and preferences. Choosing the Best Thermometer: Birth to 3 Years: Digital thermometers inserted in the rectum provide the most accurate temperature reading in infants. 3 Months to 4 Years: In children ages 3 months to 4 years School Aged Children: Oral readings are the best method for taking a child’s temperature. This method provides a more accurate temperatur......