Thermometers?
I'm finding it really difficult to take my baby's temperature. My baby is teething and possibly feverish, but won't stay still with an under-arm / mouth thermometer.
Has anyone used an in-ear thermometer that they can recommend?
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We had one and got rid of it - it was awful and we had one of the most expensive/ high tech. We went to A&E when baby was very small and was admitted and they said they only rate the under arm ones as the others have too much margin for error.
Distraction is key with the under arm ones, we turn it into a bit of a game and that usually does the trick but worst case it’s only for a few seconds x
Braun in ear (tympanic) thermometer is the one I have. I also work for the ambulance service and it’s the same as they have so I very much trust those. I’ve seen many poorly babies with my job and parents have used the forehead scanners and are often incorrect by sometimes 2 degrees!😯
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