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Best Thermometer?
I had an ear thermometer too. It was worthless. Our pedi said a baby's ear is too small for them. He recommended the temporal thermometer. ...
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- M., Your best bet is a digital thermometer that you can use under the arm. Rectal thermometers are dangerous (too easy to puncture the rectum - we are not even using...
- the temporal thermometer that the previous post suggested is the best! We went through about 3 different types of digital ear or underarm thermometers but the temporal...
- M., I remember the same concern when my baby was an infant. He's 4 now. I had both a rectal and an ear thermometer. He tended to spike his fevers when he was a baby...
Thermometers
I recieved a ear thermometer when I was pregnant. The darn thing never fit in my baby's ear til she was around 3 or 4 yrs.old and doesn't work accurately. ...
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- I also received an ear thermometer while I was pregnant. It fits in my son's ear ok but I was told by his doctor that they aren't very accurate. I use an under arm t...
- Hi L., I am an R.N. and have read so many studies about the inaccuracies of the "ear thermometers." I haven't read much about the "forehead thermometers," but guess ...
- We have the Exergen Temporal Scanner Thermometer. You just swipe across the kid's forehead, it works great. It is really nice, because you can use it on a sleeping k...
Need OB/GYN Recommendation in Acton/Boxboro Area
Hello, everyone, I just found out I'm pregnant with a surprise baby! .... found out pregnant late · baby thermometer recommendation ...
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- Hi K., There's a wonderful group called Concord OB/GYN located across the street from Emerson Hospital. All three of their doctors are fantastic (2 women & 1 man) & ...
- K.- If Concord isn't too far from you, Concord OBGYN is great! They are across Rte. 2 from Emerson Hospital.
- Rachel Kramer, M.D. - she has offices at Emerson Hospital and in Acton
Looking for the Perfect Ear Thermometer
Hi I got this thermometer as a baby shower gift and I love it. I have used it more than I thought I would. Teething can run your baby a fever sometimes. ...
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- Hi I got this thermometer as a baby shower gift and I love it. I have used it more than I thought I would. Teething can run your baby a fever sometimes. It is nice ...
- Dear C. R, I have a Braun, it is absolutely the best!! I bought 2 others prior to the Braun, and just was not happy with them at all. The Braun is the way to go. ...
- I can't respond to your exact model, but I've had a Braun for about 6 years and it's worked great for me. I can only think that the brand has gotten even better.
Need a Good Ear Thermometer
I'm looking for an accurate ear thermometer to use for my kids. ... I know nobody likes to stick a thermometer up their baby's rear. Helpful? ...
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- I have never had a good experience with these. I wouldn't waste the money on it - stick to a good underarm/rectal, I love my vick's speed read - they are cheap and wh...
- I have been told over and over by several different doctors that all the commercial ear thermometers are not accurate until the child is 3. It would be good for your ...
- Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer - it's $50 at Babies R Us and drugstore.com...but I got it from WalMart for $30. It's quick...easy...painless. I love it! My dau...
Forehead Thermometer and Pulse Ox
I am definately looking for a good forehead thermometer and was wondering if anyone knew a good one to buy. .... Baby Thermometers and Checking for Fever? ...
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- I agree with the Exergen!
- The Exergen Forehead thermometer works GREAT!! Very easy and fast....swipe it across the forehead and it gives you a reading in about 2-3 seconds. I love it...and so...
- C., I was a field medic/corpsman for the USN and USMC. From my own experience I can tell you absolutely do not get a ear thermometer. I observed one of these devi...
Which Kind of Thermometer
Read all 5 responses: "Which type of thermometer is best for a toddler? I have an ear thermometer but have heard that they aren't accurate.
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- I used and continue using the ear method. I find that it's accurate and easy to use and you won't wake them if they finally fall asleep. Technology has improved since ...
- I have the thermometer you swipe across the forehead and I hate it. It is never accurate. I have a daughter that is two and the only thermometer I have found that I ...
- I use a regular thermometer and hold it under my sons arm pit. That's the way they do it at his day care as well. They typically tell you to add a degree to whatever ...
Taking a 1 Year Old's Temperature
... for checking a toddlers temperature. I am currently using an ear thermometer and I'm not sure just..." ... Baby Thermometers and Checking for Fever? ...
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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...
Looking for a Reliable Infant Thermometer
Basically when new mom friends have asked me I've said, get a good digital thermometer that you reserve for the baby's rectal use only, buy those plastic ...
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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
Read all 10 responses: "Hi Mom's I am looking for a new thermometer for the little ... We use an ear thermometer and I love it. It only takes a few seconds. ...
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- Hi Sammy, I have a thermometer that I use for my 3 year old son and it works GREAT!! It is Exergen-Temporal Scanner 2000C (it works by going across the forehead an...
- Hi Sammy, We have the ear one and the one you swipe on the forhead. My friend, who is a nurse, says the forhead one is the most accurate so I use that one most ofte...
- We have 3 types. The traditional, the ear, and the temporal. I like the ear one the best. I find it to be more accurate as the child doesn't have to sit as still as...
