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baby thermometer question

kdbug0913kdbug0913 member
in May 2011 Moms
I have a cheap thermometer that can be used under the tongue or under baby's arms, but I'm debating buying a more expensive one that does in the ear or rectal temp readings.  For those of you who are already mamas - what do you all recommend?
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  • AmberinDenmarkAmberinDenmark
    Yes, good question!  I am a first time mom, and still need to get this.  I would like to know how fancy it needs to be.  
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  • aimeecaseyaimeecasey member
    At our child safety class they told us a standard thermometer under the arm does just fine. We were given one that you can either put against the forhead or in the ear. We like it for ourselves already! :)
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  • mrbear83mrbear83 member
    we have a booty thermometer that came in our health kit. 
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  • janice74janice74 member
    We have a really nice ear thermometer that  bought to use on DS, but it has never been accurate at all on his little ears.  We also have a cheaper digital one that can go under the arm, or rectally.  I always use it rectally, because it's just the most accurate.  
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  • tokenhosertokenhoser member

    The expensive ear/forehead ones generally aren't accurate enough.

    We've got a quick-read digital that can go where ever we want to put it. It was only about $15.

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  • Butterflylove85Butterflylove85 member

    imagejanice74:
    We have a really nice ear thermometer that  bought to use on DS, but it has never been accurate at all on his little ears.  We also have a cheaper digital one that can go under the arm, or rectally.  I always use it rectally, because it's just the most accurate.  

    This. I've tried other methods but never got an accurate reading.


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  • Sandy0904Sandy0904

    I have used this digital rectal thermometer with my son for 3 years and it's accurate and quick.  It's also only 12.99.

    https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2266320

    I purchased this thermometer recently because it was on sale for half price and i had a coupon so it came out relatively cheap.  I haven't used it yet but it's gotten good reviews regarding accuracy.  I also like that i can get a quick read while DS or baby is sleeping without waking them.

    https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2267477

     

     

     

     

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