Thermometer for a baby

kerryman12

Hi

As the title say what is the most best way to measure a baby temperature. Now I know people say and hand on the forehead or on the babys check but I am looking for something slightly more scientific.

Best Regards

KYman12

January

One of those digital in ear thermometers or I used to take my daughters temperature rectally... I done it while changing her nappy when she was smaller so she didn't really know.

lynski

Hand on forehead is not reliable, better to put hand on back neck or chest, but it is still only a hint at the problem.
The digital ear thermometer is the way to go, easy to use and reliable

crazy cat lady

We got a digital ear thermometer in Argos and its great. Bought one just before the little ladies first set of jabs.

I wouldn't recommend taking a babies temperature rectally as you run the risk of perforating the bowel wall. Its a small risk but a risk all the same!

cassid

definitely go with the digital ear therm, its what they use in hospitals

kerryman12

thanks guys that what i was leannig towards, just wasnt sure if I was being OTT and letting my gadget side out to play a little.

miami2007

i got an underarm one for my 3 month old. it was only 7 quid in mothercare and does the job. a good tip i think is to take her temp occasionally when she is in good form to get her normal body temp. my baby is always 36.6, whereas i am always 36.8, so il know now when/if it does go a little high.

kerryman12

miami2007 wrote: »

i got an underarm one for my 3 month old. it was only 7 quid in mothercare and does the job. a good tip i think is to take her temp occasionally when she is in good form to get her normal body temp. my LO is always 36.6, whereas i am always 36.8, so il know now when/if it does go a little high.

that is a good idea, thnx

homolumo

miami2007 wrote: »

a good tip i think is to take her temp occasionally when she is in good form to get her normal body temp. my LO is always 36.6, whereas i am always 36.8, so il know now when/if it does go a little high.

Ditto.

We got a Braun Thermoscan when our first was born. Best thing we ever bought.

schnorkleborg

I have a Thermofocus thermometer. Really recommend it cos I can take my little ones temp without having to wake him. They are pricey thought. Around the €80 mark.

fi1979

I bought the brother max thermometer, much cheaper that the braun etc, at just under €50. It can be used on forehead or ear and doesn't need refills. You can also use it as a room temperature, which is handy. They do them in Mothercare, but recently spotted them in Tesco also!

holidaygirl

schnorkleborg wrote: »

I have a Thermofocus thermometer. Really recommend it cos I can take my little ones temp without having to wake him. They are pricey thought. Around the €80 mark.

We also have this one and find it excellent, so easy to use. It also can be used for room temperature.