As I parent myself, one thing I can attest to is that there is nothing more worrying than when your\u00a0little one\u00a0gets unwell. Especially if you think that your\u00a0baby’s temperature\u00a0is higher than what it should be, this is where having a good baby thermometer is crucial to have.<\/p>\n
Over the course over the last few years the quality of baby thermometer’s has continued to increase with many of them having great functions like giving\u00a0accurate readings\u00a0basically straight away, it\u00a0beeps\u00a0when your\u00a0child’s temperature\u00a0is high with\u00a0accurate results\u00a0and there are many different\u00a0types of thermometers\u00a0like\u00a0rectal thermometers,\u00a0oral thermometers,\u00a0pacifier thermometers,\u00a0forehead thermometers\u00a0(temporal artery thermometer) and\u00a0mercury thermometers. Deciding which one is best can give parents piece of mind when it comes to see if it is time to call your doctor or not.<\/p>\n
In this article we have a look at all the types of the\u00a0best baby thermometers\u00a0that are available around Australia. We will look at\u00a0infrared thermometer’s,\u00a0digital thermometer\u2019s, and the\u00a0best\u00a0ear thermometer’s so whether you have a young baby or\u00a0older children\u00a0you will find the right thermometer for your\u00a0first aid\u00a0kit.<\/p>\n
As with anything you are looking at buying for you and your family, there are numerous things to consider when your are trying to find the best option that suits you and your child.<\/p>\n
There are many different types of baby thermometers and they all range in price and they also have their pros and cons. There are multiple options when it comes to the\u00a0best baby thermometers. In fact there are some types that even come with an app for your phone so you can check on your child around the clock for your\u00a0peace of mind\u00a0because you do not want to cheap out when it comes to your child’s health.<\/p>\n
Another type of baby thermometer that you can use to check your\u00a0baby’s temperature\u00a0is what my wife and I used. A contactless thermometer. These are really easy to use as they have infrared technology on board an all you have to do is point it at your\u00a0baby’s forehead\u00a0instead of like the\u00a0ear thermometer\u00a0where you have to put it into the ear. This one you do not have to do anything like that as it is\u00a0non-contact. Just point it and you are good to go. However, it is a little on the costly side but speaking from experience it is worth it. For me it is the best way to get\u00a0accurate\u00a0temperature\u00a0readings\u00a0for your child and it is so easy to use that your\u00a0whole family\u00a0can use it if they are looking after your child.<\/p>\n
Now let us look at thermometers that can be used in multiple ways like orally,\u00a0armpit\u00a0and rectal. Personally, I do not like the idea of using a\u00a0rectal thermometer\u00a0on a baby but that is just a personal choice, however many parents have said that this type of thermometer gives them extremely\u00a0accurate results. Having an\u00a0oral thermometer\u00a0for your child is another good option if your child is a little older and that they can have the thermometer in their mouth for a certain amount of time. Thermometer’s that can be used under the\u00a0armpit\u00a0are said to me less accurate although talking to many GP’s they like using them and they are a good option to have if your child is not a fan of the other mentioned thermometers. Lastly there is the thermometer that you can use on your child’s forehead and come in two select types. One where you do not even need to touch your child’s forehead and the other is when you can thermometer strips that can be used on your child’s forehead. Many say they are a simple way to check temperature, but the major drawback is that it does not give you as\u00a0accurate results\u00a0like other thermometers.<\/p>\n
Next is looking at the little features that you and your partner should think about when you are going to purchase a baby thermometer. Speaking to other parents if you want to get the best and\u00a0accurate results\u00a0then getting an infrared or contactless one is the way to go when it comes to getting the best readings. Close behind that is the\u00a0rectal thermometer\u00a0and one that has a combined feature if your child is a little bit older.<\/p>\n
Then there is the response time. If you are worried about your child then you want results as quick as possible and also take into consideration that if your child is young they will not be still for very long so you want a quick response time. Most\u00a0infrared thermometers\u00a0and some of the combination ones usually give you a reading within a few seconds. While a thermometer for a dummy or pacifier is one of the slowest at giving you\u00a0quick readings. Then there is probably the most important thing, the cost. Now as with basically everything that you buy in today’s world, the better the product the more expensive it is, and it is no different with baby thermometers. The more expensive ones have a great accuracy when it comes to readings, are quick to give you results and it is a good idea to get a high quality one if you have more than one\u00a0little one\u00a0running around.<\/p>\n
You also want your child to be safe too. If you check your\u00a0child’s temperature\u00a0is high, which is usually when it is above 38 degrees\u00a0Celsius\u00a0then you really should go to your GP or the hospital. No matter what type of thermometer you eventually get always do your research and read the leaflets that come with it. You also want a thermometer that you can read easily. Once you take your child’s temp you ideally want a screen that you can easily read while giving you\u00a0accurate readings. Nowadays many thermometer’s some with\u00a0backlit\u00a0screens and some even\u00a0read out\u00a0the temp result too.<\/p>\n
So now we will look at some of the available baby thermometers available in Australia. If you are looking for a baby dummy thermometer then the\u00a0cherub baby\u00a0thermometer is a good choice. Many parents like this type of thermometer as is it cheap and is a good option if your child uses a dummy. This Cherub thermometer has a quick reading\u00a0time too, taking up to 2 minutes to properly take your\u00a0child’s temperature\u00a0and is incredibly accurate for any degrees\u00a0Celsius. It also has a neat feature which is a\u00a0fever alarm\u00a0that\u00a0beeps, it shuts itself off and is super easy to keep clean. If you must have this brand, then look at the other model in the\u00a0cherub baby\u00a0which is a combination thermometer.<\/p>\n
Then there is the\u00a0Braun\u00a0brand. The\u00a0Braun\u00a0Thermoscan\u00a07\u00a0ear thermometer is a good choice if you are specifically looking for an\u00a0ear thermometer. It has multiple features that are made to check if there is an increased temp with your child as quickly as possible. It also comes with a fever guidance feature. That means that you can pre-set your child’s age before you take a reading as children get older their temperatures can vary. It can also be warmed up prior to being used so your child has minimal discomfort while also giving really\u00a0accurate readings. It comes with a nightlight and has a\u00a0backlit\u00a0display\u00a0screen and has a fast reading time of 1 second. It is also easy to clean if your get any\u00a0earwax\u00a0on it once you pull it out of the\u00a0eardrum. Overall, it is a solid choice for your child.<\/p>\n
Are you looking for a\u00a0rectal thermometer? Personally, this would not be my choice, but the\u00a0Vicks\u00a0thermometer is a design that has 3 different uses, being used in the\u00a0underarm, in the mouth and as a\u00a0rectal thermometer\u00a0for\u00a0rectal use. It is easy to use and has a screen that lets you know if you should be concerned about your\u00a0baby’s temperature. Because of the type of thermometer, it is, you should clean it thoroughly and it comes with a\u00a0hygienic\u00a0container that you can store it in and has\u00a0probe covers\u00a0too. It gives quick\u00a0rectal readings\u00a0for your child’s\u00a0rectal temperature\u00a0and if you choose to use it orally, then the grips it has make it easy to use in your child’s mouth. This is a good choice and because it has multiple choices with how you use it, it is one to look at.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Another\u00a0Braun\u00a0design is the\u00a0Braun\u00a0Thermoscan\u00a05. It comes with a tip that cam be warmed up prior to being used. It also keeps record of the baby’s last temperature too and has a\u00a0large display\u00a0LCD screen. It comes with a night light, a separate on\/off button, easy to use and has a fast\u00a0temperature reading\u00a0of just one second, on top of this it comes with a 2-year warranty.<\/p>\n
If you are after an\u00a0infrared thermometer\u00a0that is contactless then the Ketotek is a good choice. It gives quick\u00a0temperature readings\u00a0whether it is pointed at your child’s\u00a0underarm, ear or your\u00a0baby’s forehead\u00a0in just half a second. It comes with a\u00a0backlit\u00a0screen and a neat feature is a buzzing sound that can tell you if your child’s temp is higher than it should be. You can also check the temp in either\u00a0Fahrenheit\u00a0or\u00a0Celsius\u00a0and if you do not use if regularly it will turn itself off within 15 seconds. This is a good option if you want a\u00a0touchless\u00a0one that is not overloaded with features.<\/p>\n
Then there is the Medescan 2 in 1\u00a0touchless\u00a0and\u00a0ear thermometer\u00a0(tympanic\u00a0thermometers). It comes with a patented technology that gives you the option to choose between an adult or child mode so you can accurately get readings. There is also a magnetic tip that you can take off so you can use it to take the temper through the ear. It also changes to ear mode by itself when the\u00a0probe cover\u00a0is taken off and can go back to a\u00a0touchless\u00a0mode when you put the\u00a0probe cover\u00a0back on. It has a very\u00a0quick reading\u00a0that only takes 1 second, has a big\u00a0backlit\u00a0display, shuts of by itself and it has a sound warning if your child has a\u00a0high temperature.<\/p>\n
Next is the famous baby brand that is Tommee Tippee. The Tomme Tippee\u00a0Digital thermometer\u00a0is a combination design which means it can be used in 1 of 3 ways, orally,\u00a0rectal use\u00a0and can be used with the\u00a0underarm. Its design is really plan and it comes with a\u00a0large display\u00a0screen and has a\u00a0hygienic\u00a0case. Another cool feature is that you can take temperatures in both\u00a0Celsius\u00a0as well as\u00a0Fahrenheit\u00a0and it has a fast\u00a0readout\u00a0for the temperature of only 1 minute. If you love the Tommee Tippee brand than this type could be the right fit for you and your family.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Next is the Mosen Baby Thermometer. It is considered one of the\u00a0best\u00a0forehead thermometers\u00a0as well as an\u00a0ear thermometer. It has infrared technology that gives you\u00a0accurate results\u00a0in seconds and is widely considered to be a good choice in the medical field. It can also measure both your room temperature as well as the surface temperature which can be useful to parents. Its other features include that it can store up to 32 readings on the device and is a multipurpose thermometer and gives quick\u00a0readouts. It is a little on the expensive side though, but it is worth it for\u00a0peace of mind\u00a0for your child.<\/p>\n
So, overall, there are multiple\u00a0baby products\u00a0available when it comes to thermometers. No matter what you want whether it be a\u00a0no-touch\u00a0thermometer\u00a0or\u00a0noncontact\u00a0thermometer\u00a0so you can check in on your child in the\u00a0middle of the night\u00a0you have a wealth of options. Most are available to purchase online through\u00a0Amazon\u00a0or at your local chemist. In the end it comes down to your personal preference and how comfortable you feel about the different ways to take your\u00a0child’s temperature. As with anything, do your research and take your time so you get the right thermometer for your family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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