What type of thermometer do you use, and where do you use it?

LizK37 · June 2011

I have a temporal scanner. It seemed to be fine when he was smaller, but now he's so wiggly that it doesn't seem effective. I can't imagine how he'd do with a rectal thermometer if he's this uncooperative with something just on his forehead.

So, what works best for you?

Arielle27 · June 2011

Digital in the pit. Takes a while, but it seems accurate.

blondie138 · June 2011

I do it the old fashioned way...rectal digital thermometer. It just seems the most accurate to me.

LizK37 · June 2011

thanks.

jennyvirginia · June 2011

Beanie_mrt:
Rectal digital here too. It's not too bad, I let him chew on the cover while I'm taking his temp.

This exactly. My LO loves the cover too and doesn't even notice I am taking her temp for the most part.

pitterpatter129 · June 2011

This one seems pretty accurate and you don't have to swipe across the forehead, you just hold it there for just a few seconds.

blondek8 · June 2011

Rectal temps are the most accurate for kids under 2-ish. We've got a rectal and an oral thermometer -- both CLEARLY marked. Hah. Haven't had to use either of them yet though.

Bailey81 · June 2011

Digital. WHAT WHAT

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