Taking Temperature
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Good Thermometer for 18 Month Old
Asked by A.F. from Allentown
on December 27, 2008
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The subject pretty much sums up my request. We've had a really hard time ever finding a thermometer that works accurately. When we found one we liked, it broke twice...
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- I'd personally like to get the temporal thermometer, but I hate to put out the money for one. I use one under the arm, its made by Vicks, and it works in 5 seconds. It...
- Dear A., I have the forehead (temporal) thermometer and I love it. I used to substitute for the elementary school in Texas and all of their schools had them. We had...
- Braun makes a good in the ear themometer. the best way thought when they are young is to put the themometer in the rectum that is the most accurate way. use some vasel...
Thermometer Reads Different Every Time!
Asked by A.K. from New York
on January 3, 2007
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Can anyone suggest a good thermometer? I have two brands, (Summer, and Especially for Baby) and both show different temps every time. And not just a little different...
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- I have found that the ear thermometers really are inaccurate. I'm not sure what kind of thermometers you have but check the batteries in them. Actually, it's cheaper...
- hi jeanmarie- how are you taking the temp? ( rectal, armpit, forehead, ear)? all the doc keeps telling me is that rectal is the most accurate. but that is impossible ...
- I have a rectal thermometer that came in a "Parenting" (magazine) bundle from Burlington. It works great.. takes a bit but works excellent. Ear thermometers like p...
Forehead Thermometers
Asked by S.D. from Burlington
on January 11, 2011
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Can anyone recommend a good (accurate) forehead thermometer that doesn't cost $50? I looked at some on Amazon.com and don't know who to believe in the reviews. There...
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- As far as I know, exergen is the only reliable one (I love it!)
- I haven't found a forehead one I thought was accurate. We have a Braun ear thermometer (cost about $35). It is fine for using on a sleeping child. It is pretty good...
- I swear I have tried every thermometer out there. I have a temporal artery (forehead) thermometer and I find that it provides very unreliable readings and I don't use ...
Recommendations for a Good Thermometer
Asked by J.C. from Tucson
on October 22, 2009
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Hi! I have several different thermometers and I don't think any of them are working correctly or they are very inaccurate. Can anyone tell me the name of one that the...
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- I like the ear ones best, they're quick and seem to be accurate. I can't think of the brand names that I've used, I think Vicks makes one.
- Love my Braun ThermoScan! Takes it in the ear in 2 seconds and the baby doesn't mind it at all. I can take three readings and they will all be identical. Its $50 but s...
- I have the forehead one and ours works withing 1 degree. We paid $30 for ours. Maybe you bought a dud or not a very well made one.
Ear Thermometers
Asked by K.D. from Philadelphia
on December 30, 2007
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how accurate are they? My 2 year old son won't let me take his temp under the arm anymore, so we bought an inexpensive ear thermomter at the pharmacy.
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- They are great. They are very accurate as long as you follow the directions properly. I used one when my son was little. Loved it!
- I bought a cheap ear thermomater and it was painstakingly stupid! You'll know if its not accurate. Mine kept giving me errors and saying it was too cold, too hot. Most...
- K., They make an under arm one that's shaped so that the digital readout faces up and the underarm part lies flat under the arm. Maybe by allowing your son to see ...
Forehead Thermometers
Asked by C. from Dallas
on February 25, 2007
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Both my 5 and 6 year olds have had the flu for over a week now. They both have asthma which compounded the situation. We have been to the doctor twice and the ER on...
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- exergen at walmart has worked well for us too - good luck - hope your kiddos get to feeling better soon (i hope you don't get sick too)
- I'm not sure if what I have is what you are thinking of getting BUT........ I have an Exergen Temporal Scanner (used on the forehead). It is an infared thermometer...
- I have the Exergen one too. It works great. It's worth the money. I threw away the ear one I bought because I kept getting wierd readings - I'm sure it was user err...
Reliable Thermometers
Asked by R.H. from Atlanta
on July 29, 2009
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I am frustrated with thermometers. I have tried many different digital thermometers and I have one by one thrown them away because they are unreliable. If I take a tem...
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- I have tried all different ones too. I have the ear one now and definitely you have to get it at the right angle. I also have a digital one to go in her mouth and it s...
- We have a forehead (temporal) scanner thermometer and have had it for years. I LOVE it! It works really well. I usually scan it a couple of times, and it is usually...
- With the ear ones you have to get the angle right to get the right temp. You have to pull their ear out a bit to straiten the canal and then take the temp making sure ...
Temporal Thermometers
Asked by V.K. from Saginaw
on July 24, 2007
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I know there is a lot of controversy out there regarding the temporal thermometers, but are there any brands besides Exergen? I was searching for reviews and that see...
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- I have one, it is an Exergen. I have not had any problems with it. My girls are 6. I am not sure how it will read on a smaller child who is wiggling around a lot. It h...
- Hi V.~ The best way to take a temp (besides oral/rectal) is under the arm. Even the ear therm. are innacurate. We use one in our office and it's off by at least a d...
- I am not sure what the contraversy is with these thermometers but we've been using it for over 2 years and haven't had a problem with it. It's always good to take the ...
Baby Thermometers and Checking for Fever?
Asked by E.P. from Los Angeles
on March 7, 2008
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Can anyone recommend a specific thermometer that they like for babies? Is there a difference between thermometers marketed for babies and those for adults? Is there a ...
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- Our pediatrician recommends taking the temp under the arm, then adding one degree. I thought that didn't sound like a very accurate guage, but she reminded me that it...
- yes,,digital & some aquafor gel for lubricating the thermometer. during a diaper change. insert in tushy( 1/2 of a inch) not to far. it will go off( beeping).maybe 10...
- Normal for the armpit is 1 degree less than oral. Regarding brand of digital thermometer, I found the Timex brand (at RiteAid) to be quick like it says on the package...
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...
