Taking Temperature
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Best Thermometer for Baby
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on January 13, 2010
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Hello,
Wondering what is the best thermometer to buy for my son? I was just using the rectal one but now is is squirming and kicking his legs that its too dangerous m...
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- I also have the Exergen one from Walgreens. At first it took me a few tries to learn how to do it so that I get accurate readings, but now that I know....it is a piece...
- I also recommend the exergen one that rolls across the child's (or adult's) forehead. Like others have said, it took a few tries before I was getting accurate results...
- I haven't used the one that rolls across the forehead myself, but my pediatrician used it on my daughter for her 6 month checkup. It's the first time I've seen it. S...
Which Thermometer Works for Your Kids?
Asked by H.A. from San Francisco
on July 28, 2010
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Hi there,
We need to buy a new thermometer and I'm wondering what works well for your kids. Our almost-3-year old hates even the under the armpit technique and she'...
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- exergen thermometer (forehead) best for small kids you just run it across the forehead and theres no fighting the squirmy baby/toddler=)
- Hi H., We got this at home. I attached the link. we got it from Costco. It works great for us because we get to take my daughter's temperature at night even if she...
- With our son, we have always used the Braun ear thermometer. A friend gave it to us as a shower gift. Her son had febrile seisures so she was always taking his temp....
Looking for a Good, and Fast Thermometer!!
Asked by L.F. from Denver
on September 8, 2011
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Our expensive temporal thermometer just broke... the sautering (sp...sorry) came undone . It never really worked right anyway, we always got different readings even o...
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- I never could get a good reading with either of our ear thermometers. I now have a temporal artery scan thermometer and we love it. You just swipe it across the fore...
- I used the Safety first ear one for my kids when they were little. I liked it. You need to read the instructions good though.....you are supposed to pull the ear up ...
- I've had my Braun for 6 years and it still works like a champ!
In the Market for a New Thermometer
Asked by T.H. from Lexington
on September 24, 2009
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Hey Mommies,
I'm in the market for a new thermometer and am looking for suggestions. The requirements it must have: need to be able to use it on an small infant as w...
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- T. - I was NEVER successful with the Ear Thermometers....they hurt my ears so I was nervous about using them "aggressively" enough with my 3 boys. I LOVE the The...
- I just bought the Reli On Temple Touch Thermometer yesterday. I've played around with it & so far I love it. Its so easy to use! After you turn it on, just hold it ...
- We use the Exergen Temporal Scanner Infrared Thermometer. I bought it about 3 months ago and love it. We also use these where I work (as a nurse) and we have lots of p...
I Need a GOOD Thermometer!
Asked by C.H. from Austin
on October 22, 2009
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I think I've bought all of them. When expecting my first I bought a $40 temporal scan, and thru the years I've bought a number of cheap ones at the grocery store. I ...
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- I love my Exergen Temporal Thermometer. The hardest part is keeping my 11 month old from turning his head with the thermometer as I swipe it across his forehead! I usu...
- I've had good luck with the Exergen Temporal Scanner. I'm sorry I'm sure you've already done this but I know it can cause a really low temperature on the temporal the...
- I've been through a gazillion thermometers. My husband came home with an Exergen temporal thermometer and it's heaven. I always feel I get an accurate temp. All the...
Are Ear Thermometers Accurate??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on February 15, 2008
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after struggling to take my squirmy childs temperature.. we invested in a Braun ear thermometer. It is quick and easy- right in the ear and you get a reading in secon...
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- I have had such problems with ear thermometers! We also bought a Braun after having another brand and neither works! I am too, still using a rectal thermometer. I d...
- We have a Braun that we have used since my son was 1 and it is great! It has always been accurate for us. We purchased it at Babies R Us for around $30.
- I was just recently at my daughter's doctor and he told me not to use the ear thermometer. The best is the rectal or under the arm, which isn't that accurate either. ...
Can You Recommend a Good Thermometer for Kids and Adults
Asked by M.W. from Sacramento
on September 13, 2009
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I need to by a new thermometer, can anyone recommend one for kids and adults. I like the ear ones, any good brands??
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- Hi M., I have the Braun brand ear thermometer and it has worked out great but I am an RN and in some departments of the hospital we use a temporal artery scanner that...
- I am a nurse and mother of 3 I use the Exergen Temporal Scanner it is quick, easy, and you can do it while they sleep. The ear thermometers are pushed to parents but ...
- Hi, I just never get the right results with the ear thermometer..i have bought several and I just find the results are always different within minutes. If you have a ...
Tracking Basal Temp for Ovulation and Thermometer Recommendations?
Asked by K.H. from Washington DC
on October 16, 2008
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I've just started trying to track my basal temperature to get a feel for my cycle (I was on the pill for 8 years until last month). I thought using a regular digital ...
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- HI, K.. I used basal body temp. to get pregnanat with my little guy. Your temps.. Your stress level, as well as the fact that you just got off the pill may both be...
- K., back in the days when I was doing the basal temperature thing, it was before the day of digital thermometers, so I can't help you there. But I do remember that th...
- Hi K.! I know how exciting it is to be on the track to getting pregnant, but if I can just recommend that for the next two or three months try to not worry too much a...
Any Good Thermometers Out There??
Asked by R.H. from Springfield
on November 13, 2010
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Hi Mommas! Does anyone love the thermometer they use at home? I have had horrible luck and feel like I'm wasting my money!! I have tried the Braun ThermoScan ear th...
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- I love the new vicks forehead one. You run it on the forehead and it works in seconds, and is more accurate than ear ones, and you can do it while they sleep with out...
- Vicks has one that is rectal, oral or underarm. I have using it for almost 3 years with no problems.
- The best I've encountered is rectal and digital - it's the only truly accurate reading. As far as brand... geez, I think we have a Safety 1st (although the first one ...
Thermometer Recommendations for 11 Month Year Old
Asked by A.O. from Denver
on August 9, 2008
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I currently have a safety 1st accu-touch forehead thermometer. My doctor's office tested it for me when I took my daughter in for an ear infection a couple of months a...
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- We had alot of problems with thermometers. They would work for awhile and then stop working after only a few months. About two yrs ago we bought a Braun Thermoscan. ...
- I only use the one in the ear and it works well. I know you can get it at Wal-Mart. I don't remember the brand but I would recommend getting one that you take the te...
- My nephews wife used them I'm not sure what happened I think it quit working so she went and bought one of those fancy ones you put in the ear (like they use at the dr...
