Neonates and infants under 3 months. Consult your physician immediately if the temperature exceeds 37.4°C (or 99.4°F). Commonly used for babies, young children, or when it is diffi cult to take an oral or underarm temperature. Patients who are bedridden (e.g. nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, recovering from surgery). The Age Precision™ colour-coded display for interpreting of fever has been designed for use in the underarm mode only according to the table below. IP22: Protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5 mm diameter and greater. Protected against vertically falling water drops when the device is tilted up to 15 degrees.

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. Laura Cooke spent nearly 19 years writing for local newspapers before going into freelance journalism. 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.The Braun Age Precision PRT 2000 is made with high-quality materials, ensuring its durability and long-term use. Its compact and lightweight design makes it convenient for both at-home and on-the-go use. The thermometer also features a large display screen, making it easy to read the temperature measurements. We have the Braun ThermoScan 7 Ear Thermometer with Age Precision - pricey but so worth it! Bought it when my daughter was born and am still using it now, always gives true readings (they match when I’ve taken her to the doctors or hospital)” - rated by Mumsnet user 1990sbaby 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.

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? This thermometer contains small parts that can be swallowed or produce a choking hazard to children. Always keep the thermometer out of children's reach. With Age Precision® , you can take and interpret the temperature of a child or any family member in three simple steps: A digital thermometer is best for babies. The NHS advises that old mercury thermometers are not suitable for babies and that digital versions are more accurate.

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We tell you more about monitoring and interpreting your child’s temperature and how our new Age Precision™ technology can help you do this, to take the guesswork out of taking temperature and bring you additional reassurance. With its age precision feature, this thermometer allows for temperature readings to be interpreted according to the age of the individual. This is particularly useful when measuring the temperature of young children, as it provides a clearer understanding of whether the temperature is within a normal range or not. These are digital versions of old-fashioned glass and mercury thermometers, only safer to use and more accurate. For use on older children, you can put it under their tongue, but you can also use it under the armpit. They can sometimes be used rectally too.

Now more than ever, with COVID-19 still a concern, it’s important to be able to tell exactly how hot your child is. But a baby thermometer is also handy for all those ordinary colds and sniffles your baby will no doubt go through.Batteries included? While many thermometers come with batteries included, some don’t. If this is the case, make sure you have the correct ones in the house and save yourself a midnight dash to the nearest 24-hour Tesco. DO NOT BOIL OR CLEAN IN DISHWASHER. This will cause the thermometer to no longer function and will void the warranty. Type: Water thermometer | Age settings: N/A | Memory: N/A | Celsius and Fahrenheit: Celsius only | Batteries: ‎One CR2 battery required (included) What we like

After the age is selected, the age range icon remains steadily lit. The display will show three dashed lines and the thermometer is ready to start the measurement. If readings are in the green rangeand there are no other symptoms, there’s no need to consult a doctor. 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).Laura Westerman is an editor, writer, Deputy Head of Editorial Content at Mumsnet and mum to a one-year-old. Temperature readings vary from person to person. The best method to determine your own normal temperature is to use the thermometer when you are feeling well. Record your reading twice a day (early morning and late afternoon). Take the average of the two temperatures. This is considered your normal body temperature. Any variation from it may indicate some sort of illness and you should consult your physician. After measurement (generally 8 seconds after temperature change is detected), the confirmation beep indicates that an accurate temperature measurement has been taken: 1 long beep for normal temperature, 10 short beeps for elevated and high temperature. The result will be shown on the display. Interpret the reading with the help of the colour-coded display that uses medical guidelines to interpret temperature based on patient's age. She also found it to be the ideal size for storing in her bathroom cabinet or taking it with her on her travels. She says, "It’s very small and easy to throw into an overnight bag. So far, I’ve taken it with me on overnight stays, weekend breaks and holidays abroad to make sure bathtime is safe wherever we go."