Taking Temperature: Philips
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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...
Would like Recommendation on Thermometer...
Asked by M.E. from Des Moines
on April 15, 2009
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I am sure this has been posted on here before, but I would like some recommendations for a good thermometer. I am looking for one that can take a rectal temperature in...
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- We use an ear thermometer. I figure when we go to the doctors that the type of thermometer they use, so they must work. We use thermoscan by brAun. It works good for us.
- We use a Philips temporal thermometer. We got it when 11 year old was a baby and it still works great. You kind of rub it across the forehead over to the temple. Mu...
- The Exergen temporal scanner thermometer is easy to use and gives a more accurate reading than rectal can. It is non-invasive because you just slide it across the fore...
Seeking Advice on "Good" Thermometers
Asked by A.M. from Appleton
on February 21, 2009
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Hi Mamasource,
I am seeking advice on an easy but accurate thermometer. I have an active 20 month old, and I am looking for an easy to use thermometer. When she was...
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- I just bought a new one on Tuesday last week because my daughter was VERY sick and I wanted a quicker reading thermometer. I went with a VICKS 8 second reading one. ...
- I see that you have several others recommending an ear (tympanic) thermometer. Do NOT use them. They are NOT accurate and are a huge waste of money. I worked on a peds...
- We have the Braun thermoscan and it's great! It's takes 2 seconds to take the reading, so you can usually take the temp before they even start squirming...
Travelling with 3 Month Old Bottle Fed
Asked by R.B. from San Francisco
on June 4, 2008
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Hello,
How do you transport bottles & formula?
Thanks,
R.
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- Hi, I used to pre-measure dry formula into a clean bottle, then add water when needed. I also had a car plug warmer that I got somewhere. When flying ask a steward/...
- R. are you traveling on a plane? and if you are get enough for inside the plane and put the rest in the big suitcase they do have water on board when you are ta...
- Hi R., I use a thermos to put the hot water in and then you can get one of those formula containers (babies r us/target) it's a little plastic container that is divide...
Registering
Asked by M.M. from Norfolk
on August 4, 2011
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What are some must haves for first babies? We are about to register and we need to know life savers and best buys:)
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- 1. Read reviews online. I did not register at the store. I registered for everything ONLINE. 2. My SIL registered for like 20 things total. She got a lot of gift c...
- I agree w/ Denise-not as much as you think you need. :) Everyone is different. Everyone parents different, and every baby is different. Things I could not have live...
- Congratulations!! Must haves for me were: boppy pillow swing bouncy seat burp clothes(I used cloth diapers for this cause they were bigger and thicker) bott...
