In power off mode, press and hold the START button then press the STAND-BY (ON/MEM) button for 3 seconds. °C will switch to °F. The scanner lens is the most delicate part of the thermometer. Be careful when cleaning the lens to avoid damage. See care and cleaning section.

Be aware that placing the nightlight/thermometer or the monitor near a window or radiator can skew the readings so it’s always best to put it as close to the baby’s cot as possible to get the most accurate reading. When you power on the unit you will see the icon for measuring the temperature of your child’s forehead on the screen and you will hear 2 beeps. This is the default mode. REMEMBER if you are concerned about your child’s health you should see a doctor. Even without a fever, your child may still need medical attention. Always hold the thermometer and forehead steady when taking a reading. Do not move the thermometer until you hear the final beep.Ease of reading results - Is the result displayed digitally or do you need to measure and interpret the reading yourself? Does it give a reading in both Celsius and Fahrenheit, or can you alternate between the two? If you’re worried your child is unwell, the sooner you can see the result the better. This little device will always float at the surface, keeping your little one entertained, so you can comfortably see the temperature reading at all times. Not only will it tell you when the water is at a suitable enough temperature for the baby to get in, but it will also tell you when it’s getting a bit chilly so you can take them out too. It also comes with a little stand for you to place it on when using it as a room thermometer. To avoid risk of choking from swallowing small parts or batteries please keep the device out of the reach of children and pets.

Armpit baby thermometers are what we call multi-use thermometers, and in addition to the mouth and under the chin, can even be used in the… up the… well… rectally. This is actually common practice in the USA and actually recommended for children up to 3 years old by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Thankfully, the NHS doesn’t suggest anything like that for us. In any event, and as with anything that babies put in their mouths, these thermometers will need to be sterilised — very well — before each use which is why it’s advised to use a thermometer under an armpit or chin for the first couple of months. Baby room thermometers Once you turned on the power, press the STAND-BY (ON/MEM) button to see temperature records with the memory icon.

Subscribe to Save

Hold the thermometer on or up to 4cm away from the center of your child’s forehead just between their eyebrows and hold it steady. If your patient’s eyebrow area is covered with hair, sweat, make-up or dirt, please clean the area to improve the accuracy of the temperature reading.

There are many different types of baby thermometers available to buy so you can be forgiven for feeling inundated when looking through all of them for the first time. Below we cover the main types and what they’re useful for to aid you in the selection process. In-ear baby thermometers Then hold the STAND-BY (ON/MEM) button, and press the START button at the same time to access for “Infrared thermometer” mode.If you press and hold the START button, the reading of measurement will be continuously updated. This is useful if you want to know the temperature of water, milk, cloth, skin or other objects around your baby. NOTE: When you switch between °C and °F, this will clear any temperature records stored in the thermometer’s memory. Tommee Tippee’s Digital Ear Thermometer is the easiest in-ear baby thermometer we’ve used and comes with a decent range of features. Firstly, thanks to its tiny tip, it’s suitable for newborns all the way up to the adults in the family. The much-loved Gro-Egg has had a makeover, and it’s bigger, brighter and better. Not that we didn’t like it before, but we love it even more now there’s more of it. Tommee Tippee bosses bought the Grobag company and, a short while later, the GroEgg2 was born… and it’s very cool. If your baby’s temperature is extremely high and does not come down with paracetamol or ibuprofen at the paediatrician’s suggestion, call an ambulance. If the baby is under 8 weeks old and has a high fever, call an ambulance immediately. In every scenario, ensure that the baby is getting plenty of fluids, is wearing minimal clothing, and do not try to cool the child down by way of ice baths, fans, or cold compresses. Here’s a helpful list of dos and don’t from the NHS for you to bookmark for when/if your child has a high temperature.