How to log a temperature

Log each temperature reading so you and other caregivers can see how it changes over time. You don't need an account to log temperatures.

Log a temperature

1. Open your child and tap Temperature in the bar at the bottom of the Activities tab. If you don't see it, tap More.
2. Choose °C or °F first.
3. Enter the reading. The field starts with your last reading, so replace it with the new one. You can also use the - and + buttons, which change it by one degree.
4. Choose a Temperature Location if you like: Forehead, Ear, Oral, Armpit or Rectal.
5. Check the date and time. They start at now, so change them if you took the reading earlier.
6. Add a Note if you like, for example "after a bath".
7. Tap Save.

°C or °F

Choosing °C or °F on the form also changes your Measurement Units setting, so the app remembers it next time. You can also change it in the menu under Settings, then Measurement Units.

Choose the units before you type. Switching units doesn't convert a number you've already entered.

See temperatures over time

• Activities tab: every reading in your child's timeline.
• Progress tab: under Explore by type, tap Temperature to see a chart of your readings.
• Episodes tab: each episode has a Fever curve and its Peak temp. See How to track an illness with episodes.
• Share a Report: the PDF includes the highest and latest temperature and a temperature curve. See How to share a health report with your pediatrician.

Fever Whiz only records readings. If you're worried about your child's temperature, contact your pediatrician.

Troubleshooting

• "Measurement Value Is Required": Enter the reading before saving.
• A reading looks wrong after saving: It may have been saved in the other unit. Open it, tap the three-dot menu, tap Edit, choose the right unit, and correct the number.
• The field already has a number in it: That's your last reading, filled in to save time. Replace it with the new one.