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Thermometer
Read all 13 responses: "What kind of Thermometers do you use for taking your kids' temperature. I have one that goes under the tongue, and I feel it is not ...
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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!
Good Thermometer
Read all 9 responses: "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 ...
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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...
Looking for the Perfect Ear Thermometer
Read all 5 responses: "I am looking to purchase an ear thermometer at a decent price. Does anyone have the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer Model# IRT4520?
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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.
An IDIOT Asking for Advice on Temperature Taking
Many hospitals use ear thermometers as well and I have heard they are less ... Make sure you buy a rectal thermometer too, not just an oral/mercury one. ...
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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 ...
Tracking Basal Temp for Ovulation and Thermometer Recommendations?
Read all 17 responses: "I've just started trying to track my basal temperature to get a feel for my cycle (I was on the pill for 8 years until last month).
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- HI, K.. I used basal body temp. to get pregnanat with my little guy. Your temps.. Your stress level, as well as the fact that you just got off the pill may both be...
- K., back in the days when I was doing the basal temperature thing, it was before the day of digital thermometers, so I can't help you there. But I do remember that th...
- Hi K.! I know how exciting it is to be on the track to getting pregnant, but if I can just recommend that for the next two or three months try to not worry too much a...
Best Thermometer?
Read all 7 responses: "Hey there moms, Does anyone recommend a particular thermometer? We have the digital ear kind, but I'm always skeptical as to whether ...
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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...
Forehead Thermometer and Pulse Ox
Read all 6 responses: "I am definately looking for a good forehead thermometer and was wondering if anyone knew a good one to buy. Also I am contemplating ...
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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...
Good Thermometer for 18 Month Old
Read all 12 responses: "The subject pretty much sums up my request. We've had a really hard time ever finding a thermometer that works accurately.
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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...
Looking for a Reliable Infant Thermometer
Read all 14 responses: "My son is almost 5 months old, and to my knowledge (I'm not complaining, mind you!) has never had a fever, although sometimes his ...
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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 Recommendation
Read all 27 responses: "Can anyone recommend a decent thermometer for a toddler? I've had bad luck with ear thermometers (tried several brands - extremely ...
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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...
