Tommee Tippee Digital Ear Thermometer

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The ThermoScan 7 can provide a reading in one second, perfect if you have a wriggly toddler, and it will warn you if you haven’t positioned it properly for an accurate result every time. This thermometer will also store the last nine readings, which is really useful when trying to establish if your little one is getting better or worse, or if you need to relay any readings to a doctor. There are many different types of baby thermometers available to buy so you can be forgiven for feeling inundated when looking through all of them for the first time. Below we cover the main types and what they’re useful for to aid you in the selection process. In-ear baby thermometers Make sure that your patient hasn’t drunk, eaten or been physically active before / while taking the measurement. Ease of reading results - Is the result displayed digitally or do you need to measure and interpret the reading yourself? Does it give a reading in both Celsius and Fahrenheit, or can you alternate between the two? If you’re worried your child is unwell, the sooner you can see the result the better.

You’ll see the mute icon on the screen. Release the STAND-BY (ON/MEM) button to set the thermometer to MUTE. It’s made of soft and flexible silicone that never gets hot even when the light has been on all night. The light is dimmable and can even be switched off so the light won’t disturb your or the baby’s sleep, and it plugs into a USB for power so there are no batteries to worry about. It’s simple, elegant, practical and affordable. The best baby thermometers you can buy in 2023 1. Braun Thermoscan 7 (IRT6520): The best baby thermometer Once you turned on the power, press the STAND-BY (ON/MEM) button to see temperature records with the memory icon.

Always hold the thermometer and forehead steady when taking a reading. Do not move the thermometer until you hear the final beep.

If you press and hold the START button, the reading of measurement will be continuously updated. This is useful if you want to know the temperature of water, milk, cloth, skin or other objects around your baby. If your baby’s temperature is extremely high and does not come down with paracetamol or ibuprofen at the paediatrician’s suggestion, call an ambulance. If the baby is under 8 weeks old and has a high fever, call an ambulance immediately. In every scenario, ensure that the baby is getting plenty of fluids, is wearing minimal clothing, and do not try to cool the child down by way of ice baths, fans, or cold compresses. Here’s a helpful list of dos and don’t from the NHS for you to bookmark for when/if your child has a high temperature. The scanner lens is the most delicate part of the thermometer. Be careful when cleaning the lens to avoid damage. See care and cleaning section. Another option is a usually affordable and simple armpit thermometer; the NHS particularly recommends these for newborns as they’re user-friendly, comfortable and safe. Most of these types of thermometers can be used as both oral and armpit thermometers, and can even be used under the chin. Multi-use baby thermometersBe aware that placing the nightlight/thermometer or the monitor near a window or radiator can skew the readings so it’s always best to put it as close to the baby’s cot as possible to get the most accurate reading. Key specs – Batteries: 2 x AAA; Age settings: None; Memory: 25 previous readings; Farenheit and Celsius: Both; Warranty: 2 years

If your patient’s eyebrow area is covered with hair, sweat, make-up or dirt, please clean the area to improve the accuracy of the temperature reading.

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NOTE: This mode shows the actual and unadjusted surface temperature which is different from the body temperature. Tommee Tippee’s Digital Ear Thermometer is the easiest in-ear baby thermometer we’ve used and comes with a decent range of features. Firstly, thanks to its tiny tip, it’s suitable for newborns all the way up to the adults in the family. In power off mode, press and hold the START button then press the STAND-BY (ON/MEM) button for 3 seconds. °C will switch to °F. Hold the thermometer on or up to 4cm away from the center of your child’s forehead just between their eyebrows and hold it steady.

Once you’ve activated it, it only takes a couple of seconds for the thermometer to display the temperature in its surrounding area, whether that’s the room it’s in, or the water you’ve placed it in. In the bathtub, the thermometer will show you whether you need to add more hot or cold water to get just the right spa environment temperature for your little one which should be in the range of 36.5°C and 38°C. If the water gets to 39°C or above, a red warning light comes on letting you know it’s too hot. When you power on the unit you will see the icon for measuring the temperature of your child’s forehead on the screen and you will hear 2 beeps. This is the default mode. Research has shown that what could be classed as a fever in a newborn baby could actually be a normal temperature in a four-year-old child. This clever device uses Braun’s patented Age Precision technology based on this research that adjusts the fever guidance and warning messages based on your child’s age. To avoid risk of choking from swallowing small parts or batteries please keep the device out of the reach of children and pets. Speed of results - The easiest baby thermometers to use are those that require your baby to keep still for the shortest time possible - so you should look for thermometers that can provide an accurate reading in seconds. The good news is, the majority can these days, although some require more interpreting than others.

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This thermometer also features a No-Sound mode to take your child’s temperature as they sleep so as not to risk waking them up. You can even use this unit to measure the temperature of the baby’s food, drinks and bathwater.