Taking Temperature: Infant
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Best Thermometer
Asked by B.W. from Louisville
on March 3, 2008
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Not a fan of the current thermometer I use...it takes too long to read, and with a squirming 7 month old, that is near impossible. Any recommendations on a good therm...
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- I found a great digital at Wal-Mart, it only takes a few seconds to read and it was only like $20.
- I have found a thermometer that I really like and I believe it works very well. It is the "Safety 1st Hospital Choice 3 in 1 thermometer". It reads in 7 seconds and ...
- Summer's has a good health pack that includes a rectal thermometer and a forehead strip. The strip is amazing. I have found people stealing the strip from the packag...
Thermometer
Asked by J.G. from Columbus
on January 6, 2009
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Can anyone recommend a good brand of thermometer for use with babies/toddlers? I really would like one that takes an ear reading, and would like some advice before I ...
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- I have a Exergen Comfort Scanner. It is an infrared thermometer that you run across the forehead. I really like it and my girls don't mind it either. I think that I...
- I honestly think that ear thermometers are a total waste of money. I bought one and could never get an accurate reading despite thoroughly reading the directions. I ...
- We have the Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer. We love it!
Baby Thermometer
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on September 15, 2007
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Can you reccommend a good thermometer for a newborn. Is it necessary to use a rectal thermometer? Or what are my options?
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- Rectal therm's are said to be the most actuate but I am also pretty sure they arent ver comfortable (hehehehehe) My daughters pediatrician uses one that she swipes fro...
- We have both a rectal and an ear thermometer. The rectal actually is necessary for a newborn through 3 or 4 months old, simply because it can be important to get an a...
- When my baby was first born (14 months ago), we bought an ear thermometer. It worked good, but he soon developed a ton of ear wax, and then we weren't getting an accur...
Which Thermometer to Buy?
Asked by S.D. from Jacksonville
on March 8, 2009
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Any advice on what kind of thermomter to buy that will work for my 18 month old? I know that taking his temp rectally is the most accurate, but let's say he doesn't l...
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- I have the Red Cross Ear Thermometer, and I don't think it's accurate. I've been testing it on myself, and it always says that I have a fever, and it gives me a diffe...
- Hey S., We have both an ear and a temporal thermometer. Got the temporal one after battling with the ear one - our son couldn't stand to have it in his ear for any l...
- I tried the temporal one because in theory I thought it was a great idea and was supposed to be very accurate. I had problems getting my son to hold still long enough...
Thermometer
Asked by S.A. from Saginaw
on January 6, 2009
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What kind of Thermometers do you use for taking your kids' temperature. I have one that goes under the tongue, and I feel it is not accurate. Thanks.
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- I just have a store brand (Walgreens or something) arm pit one and it has proven to be very accurate. They do say to add a degree to arm pit temp readings.
- I used one that goes under the armpit, like they use at the doctor's office for little kids.
- The tongue thermometer is the the most accurate. Next to the arm pit. The ear isn't so accurate event hough alot of physycians do it that way. Have a great aday!
Reliable Thermometer
Asked by L.S. from Lincoln
on September 1, 2010
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I am due soon with baby #2 and looking to buy a new thermometer. I would like one that can be used quickly (thinking of squirmy kids) and easily. I purchased the Exe...
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- I got the Braun Ear Thermometer from my Mom a couple years ago. I feel it works great. Just a few seconds in the ear and it's done. And my daughter doesn't mind it. An...
- I too recommend the Braun Ear thermometer....quick and easy! It is more expensive but SO worth it. When I want to know I want to know right away and it is very a...
- I don't have suggestion on what to buy, but we have a simple digital that needs to be used orally, and it works the best. Not ideal for an infant, though. We also ow...
Looking for a Reliable Infant Thermometer
Asked by J.B. from Washington DC
on June 2, 2008
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My son is almost 5 months old, and to my knowledge (I'm not complaining, mind you!) has never had a fever, although sometimes his head feels really hot to me. I have ...
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- I have had great luck with the Exergen Temporal Thermometer. It runs across the forehead and has always given me an accurate reading. I have taken it to the doctor wi...
- Hi J., Some children, infants, adults run a low grade fever. Don't worry, when a child is sick, you will know it. Your thermometers are fine. Hope this helps. D.
- You just might be lucky. My daughter is 5yrs old. She did have temp. but they didn't happen until she was teething. I used any typical thermometer. I didn't find the e...
Thermometer Recommendation
Asked by A.C. from Boston
on January 12, 2009
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Can anyone recommend a decent thermometer for a toddler? I've had bad luck with ear thermometers (tried several brands - extremely inaccurate) and the digital oral on...
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- I saw 2 and trying to decide which one to get as well. I was at Walgreens looking around waiting for an RX and saw 2-One is the Temperal one that takes a temperature ...
- At the preschool I worked at we would take the temp under the arm pit and add a degree. I know it's not 100% accurate like the rectal way, but a lot more convenient :)
- I have to put in another vote for the Exergen Temporal scanner. We've used this since my son was an infant. It's easy, non-invasive, and very accurate. Rectal is...
Thermometer Recommendations
Asked by F.R. from Milwaukee
on September 29, 2011
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I'm looking for some recommendations for a thermometer to use for my daughters. My 4 year old still doesn't get the idea to keep the thermometer under her tongue and ...
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- Definitely agree with the other posters: Exergen works fantastic and I like it because I can take a temperature while the little ones are sleeping
- We have a Phillips temporal thermometer that we've had for more than 10 years and it is terrific.
- If you belong to Sam's Club you can get the Exergen model for $25-30 and it works well.
Thermometer Recommendations
Asked by H.C. from Oklahoma City
on September 27, 2010
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I'm looking to get a new thermometer. Since my 4 year old was born I've used a digital thermometer under her arm. She's gotten to where she doesn't like that method an...
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- The thermometer that goes in the ear is not always accurate. The thermometer that scans over the forehead is a bit expensive (around $30 to $50). But it's well worth t...
- I just got a no contact thermometer that seems to work good so far. You just point at the forhead and click--so easy a caveman could do it. and no squirmy baby to hold...
- The ear one is difficult on children. You have to hold the ear out, and my 4 month old never wants to cooperate. I really want a forehead one.
