Thermometers.....
For DH and I we have bog standard stick in mouth thermometers, we're rarely sick to need one. I'd imagine that an in mouth one is not likely to be feasible with a baby!!
I was thinking a Braun thermoscan in ear one would be best although they're abit pricey, but am prepared to pay it if theres nothing better/cheaper
What ones do you have?
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I got one of the non contact ones (point at head type thing) as that's what they used on me in hospital, but I get a different reading each time I use it! (As in straight after).
I hear good things about the brain thermoscan one though.
We have a Braun in ear and it's pretty accurate.
I've tried so many thermometers and the Braun Thermoscan is, by far, the best. Well worth the price tag.
We have the Braun thermoscan NICE guidelines are underarm thermometer only up till 4 weeks old, then under arm is prefered from 4 weeks till 5 years but they support the use if infra red tympanic thermometers from 4 weeks (which is the Braun thermoscan and similar), fore head thermometers definitely not recommended (or oral ones), I was always taught to use underarm up till 2 years but NICE have expanded the guidance and accepted the use if the Braun. Isaac is 2.5 and I think I started using the Braun on him around 20/22 months, but since I can't find my underarm one il prob use the Braun on the new baby. There's often deals on them and they are worth the money IMO
Thank you ladies. That's very interesting red fraggle........looks like a Braun it is then!!
Braun here. We bought after a meningitis scare where her temp was all over the shop.
Braun here. Definitely worth the money