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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. ...
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 ...
Taking a 1 Year Old's Temperature
Asked by N.S. from Pittsburgh
on November 4, 2006
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Hi All!
I was just wondering what everyone felt was best for checking a toddlers temperature. I am currently using an ear thermometer and I'm not sure just how accur...
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- I personally use a temporal artery thermometer. I have found that it's very accurate. I bought it at Wal-Mart for about $35. I know that a lot of people say that th...
- Hi- my advice...just use the ear thermometer. It will give you at least an idea and you know what it usually says when he is feeling fine, so anything above that, he ...
- I have a14 month old daughter and I love my ear thermometer too but if I think she might be running a high fever I also use a regular digital thermometer in her armpit...
Thermometers
Asked by A.H. from Boston
on May 10, 2008
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I am looking to purchase a new thermometer. My daughter is now 3 and neither of us want to take rectal temps anymore. I have read that ear thermometers can be inaccu...
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- I know several people that swear by the temporal thermometers that you just rub over the forehead. W.
- I've loved our temporal artery thermometer. I've checked the temp vs. a regular thermometer, and it reads accurately. The one I got was about $30.
- Hi, I have very active children who 3 out of 4 can't stay still. I bought a Vicks thermometer. It looks like a lolly pop at the end and it is bendable. It turn gre...
What to Do for Ear?
Asked by M.J. from Milwaukee
on February 16, 2013
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Thursday my DD had a fever and headache so I kept her home from school. She complained of a headache all day and the fever responded to Advil when I wanted her to feel...
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- My kids have also only very sporadically been on antibiotics--my kids are 8, 5 and 2 and I don't think my 2 has been on them, my five once and my 8 twice. Two of those...
- Yes, IME, they do respond to antibiotics. Does your ped do an after hours co-op clinic? Is Med Express or Urgicare available? Is she in extreme pain? Do you think ...
- My daughter tends to get them with no symptoms...at her 8 month visit they found she had one and had not been running a fever, pulling on her ear, or anything. That o...
Thermometers
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on November 21, 2010
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Does anyone have a good recommendation for a really accurate thermometer for reading fevers? I have used the digital under arm ones for my toddler girl, who is now al...
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- We used to have an ear thermometer and finally pitched it because it was so inaccurate. We opted for the temporal thermometer from Sam's for $29. When we first tried...
- Unfortunately, I will not be of any help to you but will be interested to see your responses. I have bought almost every type / brand of thermometer on the market in ...
- I use a digital thermometer under the arm. This is what was used at the Stanford NICU, when a family member had a preemie baby (27 weeks). In that environment there is...
Ear And/or Forehead Thermometers
Asked by C.P. from San Francisco
on January 28, 2008
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Are they worth investing in? Any reliable brands more than others? I am due with 2nd (surprise) child in March, and people have asked what we don't already have; I w...
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- I love my braun ear thermometer it has worked for me the last 9 years but like i tell my friends it is a matter of preference
- I am a little different I suppose from the many other moms. I personally believe that the digital rectal thermometer is the most accurate. My pediatrician agrees. Like...
- I'm a mother of 3 boys and I have a forehead (Braun)thermometer, and one I got free from the hospital that can go in their mouths or underarm. The forehead (scanner) o...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
