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Thermometer
Asked by J.G. from Columbus
on January 6, 2009
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Can anyone recommend a good brand of thermometer for use with babies/toddlers? I really would like one that takes an ear reading, and would like some advice before I ...
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- I have a Exergen Comfort Scanner. It is an infrared thermometer that you run across the forehead. I really like it and my girls don't mind it either. I think that I...
- I honestly think that ear thermometers are a total waste of money. I bought one and could never get an accurate reading despite thoroughly reading the directions. I ...
- We have the Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer. We love it!
Good Thermometer
Asked by L.S. from Austin
on January 24, 2008
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Hi,
can anyone recommend an accurate but fast thermometer for a squirmy 14 month old. We had a digital ear thermometer but it did not seem very accurate. Is it bette...
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- Hello, We are also looking at the forehead thermometer, we found that Sams has one for 29.00 and Walmart has the same one for 34.95. My doctor, that is a good friend...
- Under the arm isn't terribly accurate either. The ear temp would be more accurate if done properly (and I think that can be hard to do with little ones!). They have ...
- Yes, it is better to take a reading under the arm. Digital ear thermometers are not very accurate. If you do use the ear thermometer, take several readings in each e...
Thermometer Recommendation
Asked by A.C. from Boston
on January 12, 2009
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Can anyone recommend a decent thermometer for a toddler? I've had bad luck with ear thermometers (tried several brands - extremely inaccurate) and the digital oral on...
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- I saw 2 and trying to decide which one to get as well. I was at Walgreens looking around waiting for an RX and saw 2-One is the Temperal one that takes a temperature ...
- At the preschool I worked at we would take the temp under the arm pit and add a degree. I know it's not 100% accurate like the rectal way, but a lot more convenient :)
- I have to put in another vote for the Exergen Temporal scanner. We've used this since my son was an infant. It's easy, non-invasive, and very accurate. Rectal is...
Thermometer
Asked by C.G. from Miami
on October 23, 2009
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My one year old granddaughter Sophia does not like having her tempature taken. Currently using under the arm. They have also used ear Safety First, but it always shows...
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- We love our temporal thermometer made by Exergen. It's about $30, we found it at Sam's Club. All you do is push the button and run the tip across the forehead. It t...
- Hi C., I recently bought a new thermometer. I used to own an ear one but I was running into a lot of problems and it was not accurate a lot of times. The one I j...
- We use ThermoScan by Braun. Have had the same one for more than 5 years with absolutely no problems. I don't remember where we bought it... Target maybe?... but we g...
Need a Good Thermometer
Asked by N.L. from Tampa
on September 7, 2010
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I need a good (digital if possible) thermometer. The one I have from walgreens is very inaccurate and inconstant. It can go from 97 to 100 in the same minute. Any reco...
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- We bought a Braun digital ear thermometer. So far it has been very accurate and easy to use. It usually takes only about 5-10 seconds to get a reading. When our sweeti...
- I wonder the same thing.... Looking forward to seeing responses!
- I, too, love the Braun ear thermometer. I got it as a gift at a baby shower for my first child, now 6-years-old, and it has been wonderful all along for both kids. A...
Anyone to Recommend a Good Thermometer?
Asked by L.C. from Raleigh
on March 11, 2008
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I have a 16 month old with another on the way...and want to purchase a new thermometer that is easy to use but accurate. The one I currently have came in a 'kit' I rec...
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- I have tried several of the ear thermometers and not found one that is acutally acurate. However, they now have a theremometer that you rub across the forehead. I am ...
- the exergen temporal thermometer is good. u can get it at walmart. they use it at the pediatricians office thats how i found out how to get one. its about $30. just si...
- Hi L., the bad news about the tympanic (ear) thermometers is that they can be very inaccurate. if it ifs not aimed directly at the eardrum, which believe it or ...
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...
Good Thermometer Recommendation?
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on November 14, 2007
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Hi mommies,
I am in need! I have searched and searched for a good, reliable thermometer since my little boy was born 18 months ago! We have a digital one that reads...
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- I agree with you about the ear thermometers. I have one and I always take my boys' temp at least 3 times and it will give me a different answer every time. When my y...
- We use the Exergen temporal arterty scanner and we love it! It is so quick and easy to use, even when your kids are super sqiurmy! You can buy it at Babies R Us...Go...
- We also use the Exergen Temporal Scanner Infrared Thermometer. It's WONDERFUL! You scan it across their forehead and the reading is instant and accurate. We bought our...
Earcheck Ear Monitor
Asked by D.E. from San Antonio
on January 7, 2009
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My daughter goes to the pediatrician almost every two months for ear issues. Either there is an ear infection or there's fluid but no infection. They want to monitor...
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- Hi D., I have an ear check and it is wonderful. When it tells me she has fluid in her ear I take her to the doctor and she does have an ear infection. In fact, I ...
- Thanks for your post. I've wondered about the ear fluid monitors myself. My son borderlines on needing tubes but not quite bad enough yet. He was complaining of ear...
- Several years ago I purchased a Dr. Mom otoscope for the same reason. I think it cost me $35 at the time, plus I bought 50 extra disposable sepcula at an additional c...
