Braun Age Precision® Digital thermometer | For Accurate Temperate Measurement | Stick for Multi-Site Usage, Orally, Rectally or Underarm | Suitable for Family Use | No.1 Brand Among Doctors | PRT20001

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If your baby’s forehead or tummy feels hot to the touch, or they are clammy, sweaty or look flushed, you should take their temperature. What is a normal temperature for a baby?

Type: Digital ear thermometer | Age settings: None | Memory: Stores up to 10 previous readings | Celsius and fahrenheit: Yes | Batteries: Two AAA batteries (included) What we like Parents/guardians should call the physician upon noticing any untoward sign(s) or symptom(s). For example, a child who exhibits irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, changes in appetite or activity, even in the absence of fever, or who exhibits a low temperature, may still need to receive medical attention. Children who are on antibiotics, analgesics, or antipyretics should not be assessed solely on temperature readings to determine the severity of their illness. As a parent, you know how important it is to have information you can trust. Here, you’ll find helpful resources to assist you in body temperature monitoring for your child from the No. 1 brand recommended by doctors and pediatricians.*The ME equipment uses RF energy only for its internal function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment. If the thermometer doesn't measure a temperature rise, the age icon and three dashed lines will be shown until the thermometer automatically turns off.

For most parents, a baby thermometer is an essential piece of baby kit that can be hugely reassuring when your baby has a fever. However, all baby thermometers aren’t created equal, which is why I’ve spent time testing and reviewing Braun’s ThermoScan 7 baby thermometer to see if it cuts the mustard when it comes to accuracy and ease of use. Our verdict on the Braun ThermoScan 7 Braun Age Precision™ colour-coded display that offers a colour indication along with the temperature readout and helps you better understand the temperature reading based on patient's age. The associated colour will display 5 sec after the temperature reading was completed. Place the probe tip under the arm so the tip is touching the skin and position the patient's arm next to the patient's body (Fig. 1). Doctors know this, but many parents may not. To help you interpret your baby or child’s temperature more confidently based on their age, Braun has developed the unique Age Precision® technology. Taking temperature with Age Precision® is easy

Our baby was in NICU/SCBU and before we were allowed home we had to buy a thermometer and show we knew how to use it. The SCBU staff told us that, for babies, underarm is the most accurate to use at home and recommended this one.” (Advice from Mumsnet user GuidingSpirit) Our verdict As a parent, you know how important it is to have information you can trust. Here, you'll find helpful resources to assist you in body temperature monitoring for your child from the No. 1 brand recommended by doctors and pediatricians.* EN 60601-1-11: 2010 Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-11: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance – Collateral standard: Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment. This product conforms to the provisions of the EC directive 93/42/EEC. Gently insert the tip of the thermometer NO MORE THAN 1.3 cm into the rectum. If you detect resistance, stop. Hold the thermometer in place during measurement. Yes! Braun’s ThermoScan thermometer has met international standards for temperature accuracy and the pre-warmed tip helps to provide accurate readings as it ensures that your baby’s ear canal doesn’t cool down when the probe is inserted.

Clean the probe tip by washing with soap and warm water or by disinfecting with rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol). It features Age Precision technology, which helps you to interpret a temperature reading based on your child’s age, with three age groups to choose from: 0-3 months, 3-36 months or 36+ months. Lubricate the thermometer's tip with a water-soluble jelly for easier insertion. Do not use a petroleum jelly. Read the label of the lubricant to be sure you are using the right kind.A favourite among Mumsnetters, the Groegg2 (an update on the original Groegg) has become an iconic baby product, gently glowing in its various colours in nurseries up and down the country. If the device is not used within specifi ed temperature and humidity ranges the technical accuracy of the measurement cannot be guaranteed. Explanation of symbols With Age Precision® , you can take and interpret the temperature of a child or any family member in three simple steps: This device was designed and manufactured for a long service life, however it is generally recommended to have the device inspected once a year by the Authorized Service Center located in your country to ensure correct function and accuracy. The colour-coded fever indicator will help you understand and interpret the results more easily and act accordingly – green (normal temperature), yellow (fever) and red (high fever).

The Braun ThermoScan 7 with Age Precision comes highly recommended by UK parents who’ve tried and tested a number of different baby thermometers in their everyday lives. It comes with a range of features to make sure you take the temperature correctly, its traffic light system means it is easy to interpret the results, plus it can be calibrated according to the age of your child. How we chose the best baby thermometer Recommendations from real parents Your Braun Digital Thermometer is a 3-in-1 thermometer suitable for underarm, oral or rectal use. Whichever method is used, it is recommended, for 15 minutes prior to use, to avoid eating or drinking any liquids, exercising, taking showers or baths, or smoking. Temperature elevation as indicated by Age Precision™ may signal a serious illness, especially in neonates and infants, or adults who are old, frail, have a weakened immune system. Please seek professional advice immediately when there is a temperature elevation and if you are taking temperature for: Type: Digital forehead thermometer | Age settings: None | Memory: Stores 50 previous readings | Celsius and Fahrenheit: Yes | Batteries: Two AAA batteries required What we like In the case of my daughter’s latest illness, the Braun ThermoScan 7 highlighted a 40-degree fever on two occasions, which prompted a trip to the local urgent care centre for antibiotics.

1. Best overall baby thermometer: Braun ThermoScan 7 with Age Precision

It requires disposable lens filters for each use, which can add to the cost over time, but I think it’s worth it for what is a reliable, accurate and convenient device for monitoring your child’s temperature. About the author Type: Digital forehead thermometer | Age settings: None | Memory: Can’t store previous readings | Celsius and Fahrenheit: Yes | Batteries: Two AA alkaline batteries (included) What we like