1. Digital thermometer :
Specifications:
- Super Quick Oral And Rectal Thermometer.
- Faster than a mercury thermometer
- Flexible Alarm Tip: The Thermometer Will Beep When It Finishes Registering The Temperature, And Will Beep More Rapidly When The Temperature Is Above Normal Range.
- Flexible Soft Tip Fits Naturally Under Tongue Or Under Arm.
- No Hazard Compared To Broken Mercury Glass Thermometers.
Pros:
- This type can very well be used for infants above 1 year.
- Takes at least 45 to 60 seconds to get the reading which is good.
- Very easy to handle with children.
- Very flexible & gives accurate reading even if the baby keeps moving.
- The cost is very much affordable.
- Cleaning the probe after using is easy.
- The beep sound after taking the temperature is quite good.
Cons:
- For Infants under 1 year, checking for temperature using this type of digital thermometer is hard. Since they don't stay still and keep moving.
- Can be used for kids above 3 years & adults.
2. Digital Infrared Forehead Thermometer Gun for Fever, Body Temperature (Non-Contact) - My personal preference for my family.
Specifications:
- Measures TEMPERATURE within 0.5 seconds, accuracy is ±0.2°C(0.4°F). Easy switch between °C & °F.
- INFRARED forehead thermometer gun, Infrared thermometer non-contact, thermometer infrared digital.
- MULTIPLE MEASURING: Body temperature, water equipment, room temperature, milk temperature, etc.
Pros:
- It comes very handy and gives accurate temperature.
- Instant reliable temperature readings.
- Very easy to use on newborns & toddlers.
- They give voice notifications & beeps if the temperature is high.
- Some brands provide a good quality temperature gun at an affordable cost.
- Good investment for a family & health industry.
Cons:
- As a mother of 18 months old baby boy, I prefer this temperature gun over other digital thermometers & thermometer checkers.
- You can completely trust & make a good investment in a temperature gun. Really, you will thank me later ☺.
3. Forehead thermometer strip:
Specifications:
- Made from premium quality materials that are safe and non-toxic
- Flexible strip thermometer that adjusts to your baby's forehead for easy reading
- Easy to use for reading temperatures anywhere,
Pros:
- Some strips have a beep sound feature (which is good)and some don't have. Please check the specifications before buying.
- These are thin strips with temperature indicators in both Celcius & Fahrenheit.
- They don't require batteries at all.
- You just need to hold the strip against the skin to get the reading. Reading is pretty fast. Takes 3-5 seconds to change color.
- The change of color indicates the current body temperature.
Cons:
- Temperature reading won't be accurate when compared to a digital thermometer.
- Readings are not accurate in this type of thermometer.
- Roughly gives an estimate of the body temperature.
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