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What's a good type of thermometer for babies?

NovemberSue Posted: Jan 16, 2004 06:56 PM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2004 06:56 PM

What's a good type of thermometer for babies?

kptoys Posted: Jan 16, 2004 06:59 PM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2004 06:59 PM

Re: What's a good type of thermometer for babies?

I have a First Years with a flexible tip. Ive used that one since Emma was days old. I also have a rectal but I never had the nerve to use it.

Ive also heard the ear therm. are not that accurate in smaller babies. But we have one of those too.

Stacey1403 Posted: Jan 16, 2004 08:11 PM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2004 08:11 PM

Re: What's a good type of thermometer for babies?

Rectal is the best to use on infants

Elizabeth Posted: Jan 16, 2004 09:23 PM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2004 09:23 PM

Re: What's a good type of thermometer for babies?

I always used a rectal thermometer until he starting wiggling like crazy. By them he was old enough to use the ear thermometer, which is what I always use now.

2003OCT10 Posted: Jan 16, 2004 10:03 PM+

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Posted: Jan 16, 2004 10:03 PM

Re: What's a good type of thermometer for babies?

I use the pacifier thermometer... Also have the rectal, and ear. Hate the ear and am usually too scared to use rectal.. but yes, rectal is best for infants! Good Luck!

NovemberSue Posted: Jan 17, 2004 09:51 AM+

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Posted: Jan 17, 2004 09:51 AM

Re: What's a good type of thermometer for babies?

I heard someone say that the ear thermometer isn't accurate for babies under one year old and that the Exergen TemporalScanner Temporal Artery thermometer is better. Thats the one you just scan across the forhead. Does anyone know?

JennRenee Posted: Jan 17, 2004 11:41 AM+

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Posted: Jan 17, 2004 11:41 AM

Re: What's a good type of thermometer for babies?

My friend had the forehead thermometer and advised me against it. I don't remember why though. I have 3 rectal and an ear thermometer. My dr. recoomends using the rectal until 6 months old.

NovemberSue Posted: Jan 17, 2004 12:15 PM+

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Posted: Jan 17, 2004 12:15 PM