TTMA: thermometers

[WineNChocolate]

So we just have the good ole underarm/butt thermometer and we have not really had too many issues getting a temp if its DH and I (as DD got older). I never thought getting the more expensive one was worth it. I got most of my accurate readings from rectal readings. DEFINITELY not saying they don't work its just one of those things I couldn't break myself to buying lol.

[mrsp121308]

You'll want a rectal temp for the first year because it's the most accurate and anytime you call the pedi, they'll ask for the rectal temp. After that i bought a temporal one exactly like my pedi 's office.

[hmr11913]

We have the forehead scanner one, however my doctor did say that it's normally a degree or so higher than a rectal one. We do have a rectal one that we tried, however she would not allow that to happen and tried to flop over so I was afraid of puncturing something so I didn't try it.

[littlelion]

Jul 13, 2016 8:24:49 GMT -5 mrsp121308 said:

You'll want a rectal temp for the first year because it's the most accurate and anytime you call the pedi, they'll ask for the rectal temp. After that i bought a temporal one exactly like my pedi 's office.

I've heard this before but it must depend on the dr. Our office never asked what kind of thermometer we used.

[lola]

I think I saw this (only rectal for some doctors) on another topic somewhere around here. Whoever it was recommended one with the style below, so there's no guesswork with how far to insert the thermometer. I guess I'll add this to the list of questions for my potential pediatrician visits.

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[fikafairy67]

I agree with everyone who said get a rectal one for the first year, it's more accurate. You can register for both, but I wouldn't plan on using it until LO is a bit older.

[Lucy]

I don't go fancy with thermometers. As long as they don't take forever to register (the worst on a squirmy sick baby), and work under the arm or rectally, they're perfect.

[mrswillie]

Like PP's said a rectal for the first year is more accurate. My pedi always preferred rectal temps and would take them that way at well and sick visits up until 1 year. I have the ear thermometer as I have an older DS too. It's absolutely fabulous for the MOTN. I've popped that thing in their ears so many times without them even moving or waking up.