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FOR ALL AGES
Baby’s regulate their temperature in a different way to adults and we understand that it can be stressful to know whether your baby’s room is at the right temperature.
According to the NHS, too hot or cold a room can result in a high degree of risk for your baby. Babies can overheat if they have too much bedding, or if the room itself is too hot.
Babies don’t need hot rooms. To keep the room at a temperature that’s comfortable at night, the NHS recommend a best baby room temperature of about 18 degrees Celsius (65 Fahrenheit) as ideal. If it’s really warm, a baby may not need any bedclothes other than a sheet, and they should never sleep with a hot water bottle or electric blanket, next to a radiator or fire or in direct sunlight. Babies lose heat through their heads, so always make sure their heads aren’t covered by bedclothes whilst they’re sleeping.
A room temperature monitor for babies is an effective way of measuring the temperature of the room and ensuring it poses no risk to your child, so it is an important buy for all new parents. We've rounded up the nine top baby room thermometers, from waterproof to wireless, to help you select the best thermometer to send your baby off to a peaceful night's sleep.
For more products that will put parent's minds at ease and help your baby sleep peacefully why not take a look at our round-up of the best baby monitors for safe sleeping, or the best baby sleepsuits and pyjamas to keep them comfortable whilst they snooze?
The newest version of the immensely popular Gro Egg, the Egg 2 ticks all the boxes thanks to its night light and thermometer combination that fits seamlessly with a child’s bedroom. The bright, colour-coded system adjusts depending on the room temperature making it easy to check whether your baby is sleeping in optimum surroundings. The adjustable light settings makes it a soft and gentle night light.
This is a great inexpensive and portable option for room thermometers. Not only affordable, it takes a highly accurate temperature thanks to over 20 sensor holes and has a host of useful extras, such as an air comfort indicator to notify you that the humidity level is just right. If you're looking for a travel room thermometer this would be a good option thanks to its small size.
Humidity meters provide information on the air condition to make sure humidity is controlled, which is beneficial for preventing skin and allergen problems. High humidity can also have an impact on your baby's ability to self-relegate their temperature, so it's important to make sure that it's at a comfortable level. This popular model shows the humidity level and temperature reading on a large LCD display which refreshes every ten seconds.
The ThermoPro TP50 is a hugely popular best selling thermometer. With a simple smiley face air indicator highlighting wet, dry or comfortable conditions, this baby thermometer can help you make decisions about the best conditions for your baby. Additionally, it has a couple of mounting options so you can easily move it around.
Despite having high-tech features, this baby thermometer has a simple set up: install the app on your device, hold the sensor to your phone screen and you’re good to go. With a powerful range, you can keep an eye on readings even at the other side of home from your baby. And, when it comes to the time to relax, the handy Bluetooth notifications will let you know if there’s something to worry about.
This baby thermometer measures the temperature of a baby’s room and bath water, providing a quick and accurate reading within 10 seconds. The large screen has a flashing indicator to highlight when the water is too hot and needs to be adjusted. Another plus point? Its automatic shut-off feature after thirty minutes use allows it to retain battery power.
A thermometer that measures more than room temperature is a good investment for its versatility as you jump between bath-time and bedtime. From trusted baby brand Philips Avent, this easy-read thermometer has a digital display with recommended temperatures to make sure you know when your bedroom or bathroom is safe and comfortable.
If you’re searching for a baby room thermometer that can read the room temperature, bath water and your baby themselves, this Aycorn model is a perfect option. The fun crab-design is safe to play with for babies, adding a fun, functional toy to their night time routine.
If you're looking for a thermometer that will fit seamlessly with your bedroom decor, the unique star-design of this Tommee Tippee baby thermometer could be for you. Its great shape makes it a fun addition to a bedroom or nursery and it delivers a speedy and accurate temperature reading within seconds. It can also be used in the bath to help keep your baby comfortable during wash and sleep.
Kidadl Best Buys selects the top parent-recommended products across the web for families of all ages. If you liked our suggestions for room thermometers for babies, then why not take a look at our guide to the best baby changing tables, or the best baby bath toys to entertain them at bath time.
Georgia is originally from Essex but moved to Switzerland as a child, attending an international school and igniting her love for experiencing the world and its cultures. She later moved back to the UK to study French with Film Studies at King’s College London. She took a break to enjoy a patisserie-filled year abroad in Paris. Shortly after graduating, she started as an intern at Kidadl in a small team of five, progressing with the company as it grew, to where she sits now as Digital Content Manager. Since returning to the UK permanently, she has been known to take ideas from Kidadl for things to see and do close to home and make the most of London’s incredible travel connections to explore further afield.
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