Thermometer Question

mrswolf17

I received multiple thermometers from my shower and I am wondering if I should keep them all, or return one. One is a pacifier thermometer, one is a 3 in 1 tip thermometer with tips for underarm, rectal, and oral, and then I received a healthcare kit that contains a thermometer (though I dont think that one is very good). Should I return one? If so, which one?

Reyka9

The only thermometer I would use on an infant is a rectal one.  It gives the most accurate reading, and it's very quick.  The one I have is by Safety 1st with a flexible probe.

jessrenee11

I would keep the three in one. I honestly never felt comfortable with a rectal and our pedi said under arm is fine and it would be off a digit or so but wouldn't be an extreme differance. Granted DD has had like 2 fevers in her life and they werent high ones.

We honestly just use a cheapy from walgreens and it works fine

LoveIsOwlYouNeed

I'd return the pacifier thermometer too and keep the 3-in-1. In our infant care class the nurse said the underarm works, you'll just need to tell the pedi that the baby's temperature was XX taken under the arm.  They may have you take it rectally, and if they do, you're all set.

Jo2013

I've heard that the temporal thermometer is the best way to go and gives you the most accurate reading. I would return all of them and exchange for a temporal but thats just me.

kimmlet

Jo2013:

I've heard that the temporal thermometer is the best way to go and gives you the most accurate reading. I would return all of them and exchange for a temporal but thats just me.

I got a temporal thermometer and I think I remember reading in the booklet that it's for 6+ mo, I wonder how reliable it is on younger than 6 months. 

themrsbird

kimmlet:

Jo2013:

I've heard that the temporal thermometer is the best way to go and gives you the most accurate reading. I would return all of them and exchange for a temporal but thats just me.

I got a temporal thermometer and I think I remember reading in the booklet that it's for 6+ mo, I wonder how reliable it is on younger than 6 months. 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11231805 

According to the summary of this article in pubmed, the temporal thermometer is more accurate than the tympanic (ear) thermometer in infants under a year, but is LESS accurate than rectal. I'd still probably hang on to the 3-in-1.

Brit242

kimmlet:

Jo2013:

I've heard that the temporal thermometer is the best way to go and gives you the most accurate reading. I would return all of them and exchange for a temporal but thats just me.

I got a temporal thermometer and I think I remember reading in the booklet that it's for 6+ mo, I wonder how reliable it is on younger than 6 months. 

I used a temporal one for DD from day 1.  I compared it to the other thermometers I had and to the doctors readings and it was always spot on.  That's the only one we used now and we'll be using it again.  LOVE it!

kimmlet

Brit242:

kimmlet:

Jo2013:

I've heard that the temporal thermometer is the best way to go and gives you the most accurate reading. I would return all of them and exchange for a temporal but thats just me.

I got a temporal thermometer and I think I remember reading in the booklet that it's for 6+ mo, I wonder how reliable it is on younger than 6 months. 

I used a temporal one for DD from day 1.  I compared it to the other thermometers I had and to the doctors readings and it was always spot on.  That's the only one we used now and we'll be using it again.  LOVE it!

That's good to know, I was debating buying another thermometer but I'd rather just stick to the one.  It seems to work just great on me.. haha 

brianabrad

kimmlet:

Jo2013:

I've heard that the temporal thermometer is the best way to go and gives you the most accurate reading. I would return all of them and exchange for a temporal but thats just me.

I got a temporal thermometer and I think I remember reading in the booklet that it's for 6+ mo, I wonder how reliable it is on younger than 6 months. 

They recommended all temporal thermometer to use during our birth class. I'm planning to get the on BRU has on sale during Black Friday. If I can't get it at BRU, I'll price match it at Wal-Mart.

Kie310

I have an ear one. I have never taken my son's temp. I never really plan to actually.

+lisamarie+

kimmlet:

Brit242:

kimmlet:

Jo2013:

I've heard that the temporal thermometer is the best way to go and gives you the most accurate reading. I would return all of them and exchange for a temporal but thats just me.

I got a temporal thermometer and I think I remember reading in the booklet that it's for 6+ mo, I wonder how reliable it is on younger than 6 months. 

I used a temporal one for DD from day 1.  I compared it to the other thermometers I had and to the doctors readings and it was always spot on.  That's the only one we used now and we'll be using it again.  LOVE it!

That's good to know, I was debating buying another thermometer but I'd rather just stick to the one.  It seems to work just great on me.. haha 

This is what I have as well, but do have another "regular" one I can use for a newborn for rectal temps.

BLPL101

I don't have one yet, but I plan to buy a rectal one. I hear they are very accurate.

Jo2013

kimmlet:

Jo2013:

I've heard that the temporal thermometer is the best way to go and gives you the most accurate reading. I would return all of them and exchange for a temporal but thats just me.

I got a temporal thermometer and I think I remember reading in the booklet that it's for 6+ mo, I wonder how reliable it is on younger than 6 months. 

Oh! Good to know!