Rec your thermometer

[junkytrunk]

Ok I know we have asked this question a few times before, but I have just been using the rectal thermometer this whole time. M is starting to hate it and it's a little inconvenient to have to lay him down and take his pants off just to take his temp.

So, give me your recs!

[Riverdong11]

We have the exergen temporal thermometer and really like it. It's quick which is nice with a toddler that doesn't want to hold still.

[snickers4everyone]

Feb 2, 2015 22:04:14 GMT -5 Riverdong11 said:

We have the exergen temporal thermometer and really like it. It's quick which is nice with a toddler that doesn't want to hold still.

We had that one and it never worked properly. Operator error? We've tried a temporal one and the touch less ones too and nothing seems to be super accurate. The temporal one from CVS comes the closest. Definitely following this thread to see what everyone uses.

[cookiesandwine]

We have a temporal thermometer too. I can't remember the brand but it's from Target. I will say it's great for Sadie but is never as accurate on H or I.

[trixi282]

We have a Braun ear thermometer and I really like it. It reads very quickly and J always sits still for it. I can even use it when she's sleeping without disturbing her. Super easy to use too.

[justbeth]

Feb 2, 2015 23:02:26 GMT -5 trixi282 said:

We have a Braun ear thermometer and I really like it. It reads very quickly and J always sits still for it. I can even use it when she's sleeping without disturbing her. Super easy to use too.

We have a Braun ear therm as well. Love it. Seems pretty consistent on temps, takes 5 seconds and doesn't wake her up if she's asleep.

[sarahandeddie]

Feb 2, 2015 23:02:26 GMT -5 trixi282 said:

We have a Braun ear thermometer and I really like it. It reads very quickly and J always sits still for it. I can even use it when she's sleeping without disturbing her. Super easy to use too.

We also have this. I find it is much more accurate than our temporal.

[junkytrunk]

Good to hear about the ear vs temporal. Target only had the up & up temporal when I was there earlier and was waiting to hear responses here before buying it. Looks like I need to look around more.

[britbratjf]

Feb 2, 2015 22:04:14 GMT -5 Riverdong11 said:

We have the exergen temporal thermometer and really like it. It's quick which is nice with a toddler that doesn't want to hold still.

We have this one and like it. As long as you do it properly it's pretty accurate

[roo1582]

Feb 2, 2015 23:02:26 GMT -5 trixi282 said:

We have a Braun ear thermometer and I really like it. It reads very quickly and J always sits still for it. I can even use it when she's sleeping without disturbing her. Super easy to use too.

We have this one too and love it. 

[cbear]

Feb 2, 2015 23:11:00 GMT -5 justbeth said:

Feb 2, 2015 23:02:26 GMT -5 trixi282 said:

We have a Braun ear thermometer and I really like it. It reads very quickly and J always sits still for it. I can even use it when she's sleeping without disturbing her. Super easy to use too.

We have a Braun ear therm as well. Love it. Seems pretty consistent on temps, takes 5 seconds and doesn't wake her up if she's asleep.

All of this!

[aylafsu1881]

This is the one we have. It is a forehead thermometer and easy to use. After comparing it to the rectal thermometer it is about 1.5 degrees off. I just add those degrees when I take LO's temp and confirm with the rectal if I need to.
www.amazon.com/Professional-Clinical-Non-contact-Infrared-Thermometer/dp/B004AMVVJI/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422983617&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=santa+clara+thermometer

[junkytrunk]

Thanks everyone for your input!