thermometer rec for toddler

LisaK2b

So all I have is a rectal one.  Which worked great, but is kind of weird to use now that she's so big!  The forehead one has mixed review, same for the ear one.  Which one that you have that is just GREAT.  I'm willing to pay $$ for a REALLY good accurate fast one. 

Here are the three that I have found, the first one has good reviews on BRU website:

https://www.amazon.com/KidzMed-01500-Thermofocus-Non-Contact-Thermometer/dp/B000HJ4DXE/ref=pd_sbs_hpc_3

 

https://www.amazon.com/Exergen-Temporal-Artery-Thermometer-MODEL/dp/B000LJAEPQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1230912759&sr=1-1

 

https://www.amazon.com/HoMedics-TE-100-Thermometer-Infratemp-Technology/dp/B000F3X67G/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1230912759&sr=1-24

CallMeKel

We have a temporal artery thermometer that works great. We got it at CVS and I believe it was $30.

savannah11

CallMeKel:

We have a temporal artery thermometer that works great. We got it at CVS and I believe it was $30.

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Ditto. ?We've used one of these from day one. ?So much easier.?

M&M614

I just use one under the arm.  Its what they do at my pedi.  I think I got it at Wal-Mart?  Nothing fancy.

PAGAS

We have the ear one, it was $50 at CVS.  I have been very happy with it thus far.  It's a Thermoscan by Braun.

IMFun

I actually have one of the forehead ones and love it.  I do figure it a bit low though but it gives me a ballpark for if he is running one. 

But, it's so much easier and it's fast!  

 

horn_jm@hotmail.com

M&M614:

I just use one under the arm.  Its what they do at my pedi.  I think I got it at Wal-Mart?  Nothing fancy.

We just use the under arm one, as well.  That's what they did when DS was at TCH as a newborn, so we actually just use the ones from the hospital (works faster than the Parents brand one we were given).

BrendaW82

LisaK2b:

So all I have is a rectal one.  Which worked great, but is kind of weird to use now that she's so big!  The forehead one has mixed review, same for the ear one.  Which one that you have that is just GREAT.  I'm willing to pay $$ for a REALLY good accurate fast one. 

Here are the three that I have found, the first one has good reviews on BRU website:

https://www.amazon.com/KidzMed-01500-Thermofocus-Non-Contact-Thermometer/dp/B000HJ4DXE/ref=pd_sbs_hpc_3

 

https://www.amazon.com/Exergen-Temporal-Artery-Thermometer-MODEL/dp/B000LJAEPQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1230912759&sr=1-1

 

https://www.amazon.com/HoMedics-TE-100-Thermometer-Infratemp-Technology/dp/B000F3X67G/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1230912759&sr=1-24

The best way to measure a temp is through core temps. This means either orally or rectally. Ear thermometers or the wands across the head called temporal thermometers have evidence that show they are as accurate as flipping a coin. This is also true for putting thermometers under the arm pit. Until your daughter can have a child in her mouth, they should always be checked rectally. Hope this helps!