What’s the best thermometer?

[destiny121]

Hi ladies, just after a bit of advice. What thermometer have you chosen for baby? Ones for arm pit or forehead... so many to choose from? Xx

[Hidden]

It’s better to use armpit ones for baby’s as they are more accurate. We got one in a little pack that included scissors, brush and toothbrush from tommee tippee but have since bought a Mothercare one xx

[destiny121 in reply to Hidden]

Ahh i see... that tommee rupee is on my list of things to buy lol... but wasn’t sure if the thermometre was used for everything if you know what I mean xx

[Hidden in reply to destiny121]

That’s what we have always used but we haven’t had to use that much. I chose that one as on the NHS website it says to do armpit for children under five plus it’s easier. We did have an ear one but it’s was a fiddle xx

[nct18]

we brought a braun one you put in the ear as a doc at the hospital recommended it .

[destiny121 in reply to nct18]

Ohh useful to know... how much was it? X

[Jmww01 in reply to nct18]

i believe this is the one we have too, it wasn't too expensive but i think we mught have got it when asda was having a rollback. id highly recommend it though!

[romaluna2015 in reply to Jmww01]

I paid £30 for mine on offer xx

[WeeMrsH]

I’ve bought an electronic Braun one that goes in the ear. Had different settings depending on age of the baby/child. I read that ear readings are the most accurate x

[romaluna2015]

We have the Braun for my twins xx

[cemsmusic]

We use Braun ThermoScan 7 IRT6520 (so does our GP) for our toddler and are very happy with it. It is very easy to use and very consistent. I take several readings form each ear to make sure there aren't variances. It was around £40 when we purchased it and I highly recommend it. It comes with disposable tips and it uses two AA batteries but we haven't changed them since we purchased it over a year ago.