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InHiding4Now2010
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Thermometers?

Which are you registering for. I'm clueless. Thanks!!!

Posted 6/11/11 6:34 PM
 
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RocPin
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Re: Thermometers?

I registered for these two

Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer

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Vicks Baby Thermometer - Rectal

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Message edited 6/11/2011 8:43:53 PM.

Posted 6/11/11 8:43 PM
 

teaforthree
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Re: Thermometers?

Posted by RocPin

I registered for these two

Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer

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Vicks Baby Thermometer - Rectal

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I did these two and the pacifier thermometer. I'm sure I won't need 3, but I don't trust myself with the temporal scan until I've used it for awhile and know I'm doing it right. Then I couldn't decide between the other two, so I went with both. The vicks rectal one has great reviews! The pacifier one depends on the kids.

Posted 6/11/11 9:12 PM
 

Erica
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Re: Thermometers?

Posted by RocPin

I registered for these two

Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer

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i have this one and love it. I use it on myself too! The pacifier one was great too!

Posted 6/11/11 9:37 PM
 

Faithx2
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Re: Thermometers?

Sorry to crash but that Vicks rectal thermometer posted above is the BEST THING EVER!! Especially for a new mom who is scared of going in "too deep" to take a temp. This should be on everyones registry because you can only go by rectal temps when they are infants Chat Icon

Posted 6/11/11 10:12 PM
 

incognitomama
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Re: Thermometers?

I use this one from Safety First on DC:

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It's great because it has a little ring so you don't insert it too far in for a rectal reading and it also gives a quick reading (5 seconds) which is sooo helpful when you have a squirmy baby!!! It can also be used in the mouth or under the arm.

Posted 6/11/11 11:09 PM
 

InHiding4Now2010
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Re: Thermometers?

I couldn't find any of the above at BBB. I added this one. Does it look ok?

THERMOMETER

Posted 6/12/11 12:21 PM
 

teaforthree
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Re: Thermometers?

Posted by InHiding4Now2010

I couldn't find any of the above at BBB. I added this one. Does it look ok?

THERMOMETER



Uh-oh... looks good, but this is the one review on it that I found on Amazon:

Don't Waste Your Money, May 14, 2011
By LuvMyCJ

I bought this thermometer because the first one died on me and I couldn't find the battery replacement anywhere. Of course this one used the same battery (which doesn't state so on the package, otherwise I wouldn't have got it... You have to actually change the battery to find that out). I liked the shape of the R thermometer to protect from any accidents with a squirming baby impatient with a temperature check. Plus the 8 second read (which seemed a bit longer). BUT THEN... The battery died after a couple of uses. Since the battery was impossible to find in stores (even at FRY's who has a battery isle with hundreds of batteries) I got a 5 pack online, happy that I wouldn't have to deal with this issue again. I figured the original battery was for store use when people test them out. WRONG!!! The brand new battery died after 2 uses. I looked for reviews on BRU (just to make sure it wasn't my new Energizer batteries) and found that everyone else who had this same brand/model (different color) had the same problem. I don't understand why this was even able to be sold to people because for $20.00, it is a complete waste.

Posted 6/12/11 1:37 PM
 

InHiding4Now2010
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Re: Thermometers?

Posted by teaforthree

Posted by InHiding4Now2010

I couldn't find any of the above at BBB. I added this one. Does it look ok?

THERMOMETER



Uh-oh... looks good, but this is the one review on it that I found on Amazon:

Don't Waste Your Money, May 14, 2011
By LuvMyCJ

I bought this thermometer because the first one died on me and I couldn't find the battery replacement anywhere. Of course this one used the same battery (which doesn't state so on the package, otherwise I wouldn't have got it... You have to actually change the battery to find that out). I liked the shape of the R thermometer to protect from any accidents with a squirming baby impatient with a temperature check. Plus the 8 second read (which seemed a bit longer). BUT THEN... The battery died after a couple of uses. Since the battery was impossible to find in stores (even at FRY's who has a battery isle with hundreds of batteries) I got a 5 pack online, happy that I wouldn't have to deal with this issue again. I figured the original battery was for store use when people test them out. WRONG!!! The brand new battery died after 2 uses. I looked for reviews on BRU (just to make sure it wasn't my new Energizer batteries) and found that everyone else who had this same brand/model (different color) had the same problem. I don't understand why this was even able to be sold to people because for $20.00, it is a complete waste.



Good catch. Looks like I'll have to keep looking. Thanks

Posted 6/12/11 2:30 PM
 

MrsKS
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Kerri

Re: Thermometers?

this one is mine...
thermometer

and i also have the pacifier one.

Posted 6/12/11 8:24 PM
 

wingsofsong
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Maureen

Re: Thermometers?

Rectal is the only way to get an accurate temperature from a baby, so that's the only kind we've ever used. We got the Safety 1st Rectal Thermometer when I was pregnant with my son and it's great! Takes a super fast temperature, and has the wide portion to prevent over-insertion. Love it! We've used it for 16 months so far with no issues!

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ETA: We keep this one in the diaper bag:
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Message edited 6/12/2011 9:52:28 PM.

Posted 6/12/11 9:35 PM
 

jlk51496
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Katie

Re: Thermometers?

My dr would only take temperature readings if it was rectal..bec he said it was the most accurate! I def rec getting one of those...there are a bunch on the market that are rubbery and bend-y so it is easier to insert and it will only go in just enough so you cannot insert it too far!

Posted 6/13/11 11:45 AM
 

dimples0929
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Re: Thermometers?

This is the one I registered for. It goes in the ear.


ThermoScan

Posted 6/13/11 10:46 PM
 
 

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