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Which Thermometer to Buy?
Asked by S.D. from Jacksonville
on March 8, 2009
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Any advice on what kind of thermomter to buy that will work for my 18 month old? I know that taking his temp rectally is the most accurate, but let's say he doesn't l...
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- I have the Red Cross Ear Thermometer, and I don't think it's accurate. I've been testing it on myself, and it always says that I have a fever, and it gives me a diffe...
- Hey S., We have both an ear and a temporal thermometer. Got the temporal one after battling with the ear one - our son couldn't stand to have it in his ear for any l...
- I tried the temporal one because in theory I thought it was a great idea and was supposed to be very accurate. I had problems getting my son to hold still long enough...
Thermometer
Asked by S.A. from Saginaw
on January 6, 2009
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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 accurate. Thanks.
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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!
Best Thermometer?
Asked by M.E. from Austin
on August 19, 2008
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Hey there moms,
Does anyone recommend a particular thermometer? We have the digital ear kind, but I'm always skeptical as to whether it's true or not...call me para...
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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
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on May 18, 2007
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I am definately looking for a good forehead thermometer and was wondering if anyone knew a good one to buy. Also I am contemplating getting my own pulse oximeter to m...
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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
Asked by A.F. from Allentown
on December 27, 2008
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The subject pretty much sums up my request. We've had a really hard time ever finding a thermometer that works accurately. When we found one we liked, it broke twice...
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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...
Thermometer
Asked by M.G. from Chicago
on July 4, 2009
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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, let alone accurate. What brands have you u...
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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...
Forehead Thermometers
Asked by C. from Dallas
on February 25, 2007
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Both my 5 and 6 year olds have had the flu for over a week now. They both have asthma which compounded the situation. We have been to the doctor twice and the ER on...
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- exergen at walmart has worked well for us too - good luck - hope your kiddos get to feeling better soon (i hope you don't get sick too)
- I'm not sure if what I have is what you are thinking of getting BUT........ I have an Exergen Temporal Scanner (used on the forehead). It is an infared thermometer...
- I have the Exergen one too. It works great. It's worth the money. I threw away the ear one I bought because I kept getting wierd readings - I'm sure it was user err...
Would like Recommendation on Thermometer...
Asked by M.E. from Des Moines
on April 15, 2009
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I am sure this has been posted on here before, but I would like some recommendations for a good thermometer. I am looking for one that can take a rectal temperature in...
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- We use an ear thermometer. I figure when we go to the doctors that the type of thermometer they use, so they must work. We use thermoscan by brAun. It works good for us.
- We use a Philips temporal thermometer. We got it when 11 year old was a baby and it still works great. You kind of rub it across the forehead over to the temple. Mu...
- The Exergen temporal scanner thermometer is easy to use and gives a more accurate reading than rectal can. It is non-invasive because you just slide it across the fore...
Want a Decent Thermometer
Asked by W.B. from Lubbock
on August 14, 2008
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I would really like to find a good thermometer to use for my little boy. We received one as a shower gift and it's no good. It seems like every one we've ever bought i...
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- We have had the same problem and I asked our pharmacist and he suggested Vicks. It has 3 settings on it where you can take the temp oral, underarm or rectal. It is v...
- I have always relied on a glass mercury thermometer. Before my kids could hold it under their tongue, I took it in their armpit and added one degree. I've heard they...
- you might try the ear thermomiter from Babies R Us. It is quick and pretty accurate. The thing you have to remember is to add 1 degree to the temp and the thermometer ...
