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Easy and Fast. September 29, 2008 mc (San Jose, CA USA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The best thing I liked about this item was the ease of use and the time it takes to read the temperature. It may not be 100% accurate like any non-clinical scales, but we can set a reference easily, to find out the offset.:) This is very handy when dealing with cranky kids (and adults too) :).
Easier than the other option... July 12, 2008 Holly Henderson (boston, ma) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I chose this thermometer for my 10-month old son. I never liked using a rectal thermometer for a number of reasons, and I figured if they use the ear therm in doctors' offices it has to be a good option. The name of the game seems to be getting the probe all the way in the ear canal, which for babies means pulling the outer ear back so that the middle ear (ear canal) is accessible. This can be a little tricky with one parent holding a squirmy baby, pulling on the ear, getting the therm in and then pressing the button to take the temp. I also generally take the temp twice to be sure I have an accurate reading. If it's way too low (in the 96-98 range) I know it's probably not positioned correctly, esp if I think he has a fever. The therm reads fast and I love that it doesn't need a probe cover, you can just wipe it with alcohol to clean it. Overall, a good option and so much nicer than the other option!
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