AllyMcB Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Hi, I am looking to purchase a new ear thermometer and wondered if anyone could recommend the one they use?Thank youAlly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 we have the Braun one which is the same as they use at the doctors - I think it's from Lloyds chemist on North cross rd though you cd probably get online. It's expensive but really good - and helpful as I find doctors invariably ask about temperature first so it's good to have checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawbs Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 We also have the Braun which is great. If you are in a hurry they are about ?40 in the shops but if not you can get it for ?26 on amazon. Jules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunag Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 We have the Braun one too, but I know there is a new infra red thermometer that you don't even need to touch babies skin with. No idea how much they cost, but worth looking into as means avoiding struggle if sore ears, waking if asleep to take temp etc (and let us know if u do find it/ get one!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbourne groover Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I just wanted to say, be careful of ear thermometers with tiny babies. My son had a serious infection at 3 weeks and although I knew he had a temp the ear thermometer wasn't picking it up. The dr at the hospital said really best for older kids (4+ maybe, can't remember). Perhaps they are better now but just thought I would mention... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I've always been told that the digital ones you use under the arm are more accurate for use with small children - I think with the ear ones you need to ensure they're in a specific place to get a good reading. Just might be worth thinking about before spending so much money - our digital one (actually, ones... I keep losing them, buying a replacement, then finding the old one) was less than ?10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellosailor Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Yes it's very easy to get a completely wrong reading with an ear thermometer unless you get it at exactly the right angle. I find if you take the reading 3 or 4 times, you can get a very different reading each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Never managed to get a reading that looked half right with ear thermometer. Now using a digital one (?5) where the sun does not shine like. It works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esme Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Brother Max is excellent - has one that checks room, ear and head temp - cdnt live without it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMcB Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Thank you everyone. It's for use on children 12 months plus and I've spoken to a few friends who also recommended the Braun thermometer. I've ordered it on amazon and will see how I get on with it. If it's no good, your other suggestions may come in very handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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