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Thermometer Recommendations for 11 Month Year Old
Read all 8 responses: "I currently have a safety 1st accu-touch forehead thermometer. My doctor's office tested it for me when I took my daughter in for an ...
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- We had alot of problems with thermometers. They would work for awhile and then stop working after only a few months. About two yrs ago we bought a Braun Thermoscan. ...
- I only use the one in the ear and it works well. I know you can get it at Wal-Mart. I don't remember the brand but I would recommend getting one that you take the te...
- My nephews wife used them I'm not sure what happened I think it quit working so she went and bought one of those fancy ones you put in the ear (like they use at the dr...
Baby Thermometer
Read all 15 responses: "Can you reccommend a good thermometer for a newborn. Is it necessary to use a rectal thermometer? Or what are my options?"
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- Rectal therm's are said to be the most actuate but I am also pretty sure they arent ver comfortable (hehehehehe) My daughters pediatrician uses one that she swipes fro...
- We have both a rectal and an ear thermometer. The rectal actually is necessary for a newborn through 3 or 4 months old, simply because it can be important to get an a...
- When my baby was first born (14 months ago), we bought an ear thermometer. It worked good, but he soon developed a ton of ear wax, and then we weren't getting an accur...
Thermometer Advice
Read all 14 responses: "Anyone out there have a really great/accurate thermometer that they use? I am sick of using the cheapo kinds, but not sure what kind ...
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- We also have the Braun Thermoscan and really like it.
- I bought the temporal thermometer at Babies r us and we really like it. It claims to be as accurate as a rectal but way less intrusive. I am always checking my girls...
- i use the BRAUN THERMOSCAN type 6022 ear thermometer about 38.00 at walmart. i also bought different cheap ones and found this was the best and most accurate. my pedi...
Best Thermometer
Read all 24 responses: "Not a fan of the current thermometer I use...it takes too long to read, and with a squirming 7 month old, that is near impossible.
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- I found a great digital at Wal-Mart, it only takes a few seconds to read and it was only like $20.
- I have found a thermometer that I really like and I believe it works very well. It is the "Safety 1st Hospital Choice 3 in 1 thermometer". It reads in 7 seconds and ...
- Summer's has a good health pack that includes a rectal thermometer and a forehead strip. The strip is amazing. I have found people stealing the strip from the packag...
Thermometer
Read all 12 responses: "I am trying to find a good thermometer. I have tried a couple of the in the ear ones but have not been pleased with their innacuracy ...
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- If you get any good leads please let me know I'm in the same boat and getting frusturated.
- I too was wondering which ones are good out there. I read about the Exergen ones that people recommended and I found this site that give a $5.00 mail in rebate if you...
- I have to say that I agree with Annette. The Exergen has been amazing. I used to try to get a consistent reading with the 2 brands of ear thermometores on my girls w...
Thermometer
Read all 5 responses: "Hi! I'm looking for a good thermometer to use with my nine month old boys. I can't seem to find one that is consistent, ...
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- I use the Braun thermoscan ear thermometer (which I got from Target) and I am very happy with it. It's so easy to use, and seems pretty accurate. In fact, I noticed ...
- I just use the Braun ear thermometer. Although I don't think it's extremely accurate it does give you a good idea. I usually figure their fevers may about one degree...
- When my son was in Luthern General for breaking his back in 3 places and crushing L1 I was shocked when I seen them use this "weird" scan thing on his forhead and then...
Suggestions for Quick Basal Thermometer
Read all 4 responses: "Are all basal thermometers slow, or is it just the one I' ve got? It literally takes 4-5 minutes for my basal thermometer to give me ...
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- Actually, I picked up an inexpensive digital rectal thermometer from the baby section and use it as an armpit thermometer. It reads in 30-45 seconds. It really doesn't...
- Mine used to take FOREVER. It was the battery that needed changing. Unfortunately, thermometer batteries are darn near impossible to find. I bought whatever Target ...
- I purchased my second basal thermometer from Target... I think it is made by Samsung and is Healthy Living or something like that. I found that it is much quick than ...
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 ...
In the Market for a New Thermometer
Sep 25, 2009 ... Read all 6 responses: "Hey Mommies, I'm in the market for a new thermometer and am looking for suggestions. The requirements it must have: ...
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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...
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...
