What is the best thermometer to use on baby?

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What thermometers do you find best to use and most accurate for an upset, wriggling baby? My sister had a scare with a high temperature in her baby and I want to get her a good one.

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- - Ellen, QLD said
  - 14 Mar 2021
    7:51 am
Most popular baby thermometer: Metene Infrared Forehead and Ear.
Best rectal thermometer: Kamsay Digital.
Best forehead thermometer: Exergen Temporal Artery.
Best ear thermometer: Braun ThermoScan 5.
Best ear/forehead combo thermometer: iProven Ear and Forehead.
- - ella12, QLD said
  - 12 Jul 2017
    11:37 am
I would also recommend the Braun Thermoscan.
- - mom103920, QLD said
  - 31 Oct 2015
    1:34 am
We have an Omron thermometer for armpits that has lasted years. For upset bubs, I still managed by cuddling them and holding that arm still. I had also bought an Omron thermometer for in bubs ear (thinking it would work quicker) but it didn’t last too long. Also had a strip you placed on bubs forehead but it was useless. I’ve since bought the Omron armpit one for my sister-in-law too. I know you can get dummy ones for them to suck on but my bubs would never take a dummy and they grow out of that stage, whereas the armpit one will work on all ages.
- - mom81879, QLD said
  - 18 Sep 2015
    6:27 pm
I’ve got a Minnie Mouse on for the kids. But pretty much any thermometer works. For little ones, I prefer to place in armpit for temp. I think you can even buy the point in the ear temp takers now. That would make it a breeze
- - MichelleBelle, QLD said
  - 21 Aug 2015
    10:07 pm
Braun Thermoscan — my daughter actually sits still when she is getting her temp checked.
She suffered 6 double ear infections last year and another 2 earlier this year.
The most accurate check.
- - e.blue, QLD said
  - 11 Jun 2015
    2:09 am
braun
- - tam_watters, QLD said
  - 26 May 2015
    10:25 am
You can get a dummy thermometer, I’m not sure how good they are but they are cheaper than the scanning ones. I thought they were a pretty neat idea!
- - deb_gs, QLD said
  - 03 Apr 2015
    7:35 am
I don’t use one. I observe the behaviour of my baby and feel their body with my hand.
- - mom113118, QLD said
  - 02 Apr 2015
    7:50 pm
Fore head thermometers sold at chemist warehouse.
- - ralamb, QLD said
  - 01 Apr 2015
    12:45 pm
We used the Moimee one – it wasn’t very accurate. Upgraded to the Braun Thermoscan and it was very accurate!
- - mom122183, QLD said
  - 31 Mar 2015
    2:36 pm
I agree with the Braun recommendation , it was suggested by our doctor and has been the only one of many with accurate readings every time
- - shaneanddan, QLD said
  - 31 Mar 2015
    2:32 pm
I have tried a few and the best I have found is the Braun thermoscan. It seems to be the same when they use at my local doctors. Very easy and quick. Not cheap, I think I paid $89 but worth it as it is hassle free and quick especially with a wiggly child
- - beksmum, QLD said
  - 31 Mar 2015
    11:08 am
Ours is a Braun Thermoscan as well, and would highly recommend!
- - kymichelle, QLD said
  - 31 Mar 2015
    10:20 am
We have a Braun Thermoscan that we have had for years and it’s been brilliant – our doctors use the same.