Do you have a favorite thermometer?

Kylieslip24

My 3 year old is sick with a fever today and of course our thermometer decided to die. Do you have a favorite that works for kids and infants? Which ones are you planning on getting for your new babies? 

kahlan82

This one has been the most accurate for us and it is really easy to use. I can even use it when DS is sleeping without waking him. It is not perfect but it is more accurate than anything else I have tried since I had to move on from the rectal thermometer.

keniialise

Yes yes yes! So I'm a weirdo and have a obsession with buying and trying (and returning) thermometers... I've literally bought every high tech one I pass. This is hands down the best one I have bought (and kept!) 

Kylieslip24

keniialise said:

Yes yes yes! So I'm a weirdo and have a obsession with buying and trying (and returning) thermometers... I've literally bought every high tech one I pass. This is hands down the best one I have bought (and kept!) 

I was looking at this one, but it says you can't change the batteries?? How long have you had it for? 

JessyKV

I have a braun ear thermometer that works pretty well.  It's quick which I like . I would really like a temporal one. 

keniialise

@Kylieslip24 you're right, the battery can't be changed and once it's out you'll have to replace it. I never even noticed this until you pointed it out, we've had it over a year and no sign of it getting low. The unit itself is only on for 4 seconds at a time so the battery useage is very low. 

neludelu

JessyKV said:

I have a braun ear thermometer that works pretty well.  It's quick which I like . I would really like a temporal one. 

I had the temporal one and it was so difficult to use. I wasnt smart enough to work that thing.

alm52386

Has anyone used those pacifier ones? I feel like they wouldn't be accurate. I just registered for an in-ear one. 

Kylieslip24

The one I had that broke was a temporal one too. It lasted 3 years, and was ok. I always had to take it 3-4 times though because the readings would be different. 

I'm thinking about getting this one. I like the no touch idea. 

ladylolly89

We have this one for DS and love it:
https://www.target.com/p/vicks-baby-rectal-thermometer-blue-and-white/-/A-12729442
but he's still at an age that a rectal thermometer is the way to go. 

onaed

I have a Braun forehead thermometer which is the only one that my DS cooperates with. I also have an ear one that I use as a second check.

https://m.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=23769076

wifeinraleigh28

This is the one I put on our registry just based on the reviews... anyone have any experience with it?

https://www.amazon.com/Innovo-Medical-Forehead-Thermometer-House/dp/B01MXZGE5V/ref=sr_tnr_p_1_16023351_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1487837703&sr=1-1&keywords=innovo+forehead+and+ear+thermometer

huskermom14

We have this one and I've really liked it because of the different options. We've only used underarm and rectal so far but they've both been accurate when we've compared to pedi visit temps

JAGinMI

I just got a new one and it has only been used twice so I cannot fully vouch for it, but it's not expensive (only $19.99) so it's worth a try if you like the concept of it:

https://www.target.com/p/kinsa-smart-stick-thermometer/-/A-50043272 



It was super easy to set up and super easy to use. I like it because you tell it whether you are doing it oral, rectal or underarm, and you also start by selecting which family member you are temping, so it knows their age, and then it keeps a history of the temps. One other silly feature I liked is that while it is taking your temp, bubbles float on the screen for kids to pop as they wait. Makes it a little easier for them to zone for a sec and keep their mouth closed. You can keep track of sickness symptoms in the app, too, if you want. If all 3 of my kids get sick at once, I am thinking this temp and symptom tracking might be really helpful to keep everyone's individual sickness straight!

ladylolly89

JAGinMI said:

I just got a new one and it has only been used twice so I cannot fully vouch for it, but it's not expensive (only $19.99) so it's worth a try if you like the concept of it:

https://www.target.com/p/kinsa-smart-stick-thermometer/-/A-50043272 



It was super easy to set up and super easy to use. I like it because you tell it whether you are doing it oral, rectal or underarm, and you also start by selecting which family member you are temping, so it knows their age, and then it keeps a history of the temps. One other silly feature I liked is that while it is taking your temp, bubbles float on the screen for kids to pop as they wait. Makes it a little easier for them to zone for a sec and keep their mouth closed. You can keep track of sickness symptoms in the app, too, if you want. If all 3 of my kids get sick at once, I am thinking this temp and symptom tracking might be really helpful to keep everyone's individual sickness straight!

I love this! I may have to look into that when DS gets older!

keniialise

Because the internet stalks me... ironically this showed up on Facebook today it's a promo code for a thermometer on amazon. Use SOPM4O6X and get this $29 one for $17  https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DW08AAQ/ref=ya_st_dp_summary

MrsCaliRN

I love the Dual Mode forehead and ear thermometer by Innovo. So easy to use and offers the two measurement options which is great for LOs! Here's a link to one on Walmart.com for $32

wifeinraleigh28

@MrsCaliRN That's the same one I posted earlier in the thread... glad you like it since I registered for it solely based on the reviews on Amazon!

MrsCaliRN

wifeinraleigh28 said:

@MrsCaliRN That's the same one I posted earlier in the thread... glad you like it since I registered for it solely based on the reviews on Amazon!

I totally missed it! I scrolled through looking at the pics and didn't see the one we use so I decided to add. Amazon reviews are basically fact as far as I'm concerned! We bought the Innovo purely based on reviews, too

Side question: do you ever do the temporal scan and take the otic reading just to see how they compare? Or am I just a weirdo?

hopeful808

I like the exergen temporal thermometer. I got it 3 years ago and it's still working fine. I got the temporal one instead of an in ear because you can't use in ear thermometers on babies under 6 months. Mayo Clinic thermometer guidelines for those interested. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/thermometer/art-20047410?pg=2