ParentlistDigital Thermometer
Fast digital thermometer for fevers and routine checks.
- Priority
- Essential
- Ages
- 0-5 years
- Category
- Health & Grooming
When you need it
A digital thermometer belongs in your home from birth, since checking a temperature is often the first question your pediatrician asks when a baby seems unwell. It stays useful through about 60 months and well beyond, because kids of every age run temperatures now and then.
What to look for
Look for a fast reading time, a clear backlit display and a beep when the reading is done, since squirmy babies do not hold still for long. Ask your pediatrician which method they prefer for your child's age, as recommendations differ between rectal, underarm, ear and forehead readings. Flexible tips are more comfortable, and a memory function helps you track readings over a day. Make sure the tip is easy to clean and the battery is replaceable.
Digital Thermometer: common questions
- Do I need a digital thermometer?
- Yes, most families consider a reliable thermometer a basic essential for the medicine cabinet. You may already have one, but check that it suits your baby's age and gives readings your pediatrician trusts.
- When does a baby need a digital thermometer?
- Have one ready before your baby comes home. You will want it any time your baby feels warm, seems unusually fussy or your pediatrician asks for a reading.
Ages
- Newborn essentials (0-3 months)
- 3 Month Old essentials (3-6 months)
- 6 Month Old essentials (6-9 months)
- 9 Month Old essentials (9-12 months)
- 1 Year Old essentials (12-18 months)
- 18 Month Old essentials (18-24 months)
- 2 Year Old essentials (2-3 years)
- 3-5 Year Old essentials (3-5 years)
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