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Need a Good Ear Thermometer
I'm looking for an accurate ear thermometer to use for my kids. Anyone know of a good brand that ... Your best bet would be to ask their doctors. 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...
Thermometer
What kind of Thermometers do you use for taking your kids' temperature. ... It will tell you the best way to take a temp. with that particular brand and ...
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- I just have a store brand (Walgreens or something) arm pit one and it has proven to be very accurate. They do say to add a degree to arm pit temp readings.
- I used one that goes under the armpit, like they use at the doctor's office for little kids.
- The tongue thermometer is the the most accurate. Next to the arm pit. The ear isn't so accurate event hough alot of physycians do it that way. Have a great aday!
Recommendations for a Good Thermometer
Oct 23, 2009 ... I have several different thermometers and I don't think any of them are working correctly or they ... Whole Family · With Girlfriends · Without Kids ... I like the ear ones best, they're quick and seem to be accurate. ...
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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.
Taking a 1 Year Old's Temperature
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..."
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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...
Thermometer
We use an ear thermometer and I love it. It only takes a few seconds. My kids think it is so cool, that we have to do both ears. I think I paid around $50, ...
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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...
An IDIOT Asking for Advice on Temperature Taking
Ear thermometers are not for children under 1 because their ear canals are too short and it is not accurate. .... Best of luck to you and your baby. ...
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- I have always been told that that is the most accurate way. It's not really as bad as you think it will be. Just use lots of Vaseline and they barely even notice it.
- yes rectal is the most accurate. Make sure you buy a rectal thermometer too, not just an oral/mercury one. If I remember correctly, ear is one of the least accurate, ...
- S.: I am sorry about your son.... Yes, the most accurate way to take a temperature is rectally - you may be able to ask your ped to demonstrate how to properly ...
Looking for Playgrounds for Toddlers
They don't have a playground for kids but there are several acres of lawn and great walking and hiking ... best thermometer for toddler · am i having twins ...
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- At library, plymouth st, zoo 5 minutes on Attleboro, Rt 123 Norton (community playground)... a lot of places to play and have fun .
- Hi N.- I have lived in Mansfield for two years and absolutely love Borderland State Park in North Easton. I live on the east side of town and the park is about 3 mil...
- Although I am not sure of a playground in Mansfield, there are a few very nice ones in Attleboro. Capron Park has a nice playground and also Poncitt-Hewitt Park (sp?)....
Bruise on Son's Lower Back
I think he's your best thermometer for letting you know if something's wrong. ... My kids get odd bruises all of the time, I myself bruise like a peach! ...
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- Hi K., I have a 2 and 1/2 year old and he is constantly coming up with new ways to bruise himself. I never see it happen just notice them when they show up. Unless he...
- I myself am one to bruise very easily. I've had little bruises, like your son's, on my arms or legs and I couldn't tell you how I got them. I guess if you bump into so...
- Have you been to the park and sliding? It seems like my girls always got little bruises on their backs from the slides. If that's the case, nothing to worry about.
Best Amusement Park for Kids 6 an Under
My kids have been asking for everything from Dutch Wonderland to Dorney to hershey and i was wondering what your experiences were for the best options for ...
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- You should try Sesame Place if it is still open. We went there when my son was young and he really enjoyed it. I would not recommend Dorney- it is geared for older k...
- Have you considered sesame place? I think dorney park, great adventure etc. are for older children. Dutch wonderland is also for younger in my opinion. Where ever yo...
- For that age group I would definitely say Dutch Wonderland because the entire park is kiddie rides as opposed to just a kiddie section like the other parks seem to hav...
Taking Temperature
He is 4 and I want to know the best way to get an accurate reading. I just have a digital thermometer. He felt warm in the night so I tried to take his ...
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- Hi A., We use a Temporal Scan thermometer in our house. You push a button and swipe the thermometer across the childs forehead (make sure it's not sweaty first). I...
- Fever's are nothing to worry about unless they go above 104. At 4 yrs old each way you are taking them is fine. Each way may be off a few degree's, but again, as lon...
- When my cousin was born prematurely (27.5 weeks) the nurses/docs at Stanford took her temperature under her arm. A normal reading under the arm should be 97.6. I figur...
