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ear thermometer accuracy

Taking a 1 Year Old's Temperature

I am currently using an ear thermometer and I'm not sure just how accurate it is so I was considering buying a temporal artery thermometer. ...

Which Kind of Thermometer

Read all 5 responses: "Which type of thermometer is best for a toddler? I have an ear thermometer but have heard that they aren't accurate.

Thermometer Recommendation

I love our thermometer made by Mobi. You can use it on the ear or forehead. I really only use it on the forehead. I find it accurate and really easy to use. ...

Baby Thermometer

It's wonderful and very accurate. I read the reviews before we bought it got excellent reviews, unlike some of the other forehead ones. Our ear thermometer ...

Thermometers

I've used an ear thermometer for years, and my docs also use them and say they are very accurate, as long as you read the directions. The normal temps are ...

Thermometer

I need something that is quick and accurate as the little one does not like to sit ... We use an ear thermometer and I love it. It only takes a few seconds. ...

Low Body Temperature in a Baby?

I've heard the ear thermometers are very difficult to get an accurate temp. Rectal should be more accurate. Now that you think he's fine, have you tried the ...

In the Market for a New Thermometer

Sep 25, 2009 ... Sorry, but I can't remember the brand for the ear thermometer - other brands ... that I could get an accurate reading with it and trust it. ...

Good Thermometer for 18 Month Old

Ear thermometers can be accurate if used correctly. But its difficult to get a toddler to hold still. From what I've read (I have an ear thermometer), ...

Good Thermometer Recommendation?

We have a digital one that reads in 5 seconds but I can never seem to get an accurate reading. I heard the ear thermometers are not accurate. ...

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exergen temporal scanner infrared thermometer in 2 answers "... other responder we also have an Exergen Temporal Scanner Infrared Thermometer."
exergen temporal scanner in 3 answers "... one of the thermometers that you use on the forehead. Exergen temporal scanner ..."
exergen temporal scanner in 2 answers "I have to put in another vote for the Exergen Temporal scanner."
exergen temporal thermometer in 2 answers "Get an exergen temporal thermometer they are more $$$ but acurate, fast and well worth ..."
use a regular digital thermometer in 2 answers "I use a regular digital thermometer like me mom used under my son's armpit i think ..."

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