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FOR AGES 0 MONTHS TO 24 MONTHS
We know the familiar feeling of concern when you think your baby might have a temperature.
To make sure that you can quickly and harmlessly check whether this is the case, it's best to always have a thermometer within reach. If your baby has a high temperature, it may be a sign that they are trying to fight an infection; baby thermometers can help you make sure whether to seek medical advice or not.
According to the NHS, a normal body temperature for babies and children is about 36.4C, but this can vary. A temperature of 38C or above is usually considered to be a high temperature or fever. Your baby may have a high temperature if they feel hotter than usual to touch on their forehead, back or stomach; feel sweaty or clammy or have flushed cheeks. If you think your baby might have a high temperature, it is best to check their temperature using a thermometer.
There are many types of thermometers for babies to choose from. The NHS warn against using strip-type thermometers due to their unreliability, and warn to never use an old-fashioned glass thermometer with mercury, as they can break and release highly-poisonous mercury. The best option to get an accurate temperature reading for a baby or young child is a digital thermometer.
Whether you're looking for the best in-ear thermometer, an infrared baby thermometer or an accurate all-round baby thermometer, our round-up of the nine hottest (sorry!) baby thermometers on the market has all the information you need to find the best fit.
For more products to keep your baby safe and give you peace of mind have a look at this list of the best best baby monitors or this list of hand sanitisers that the whole family can use.
The focus is on easy to read and precision accuracy for this baby thermometer. It has a unique 'touch and no touch' feature: it can either be held up to your baby's forehead or held five cm away, taking an accurate reading without the need to wake them. It also has a silent mode to ensure no disturbance.
Inexpensive and reliable, we think this is a good thermometer for a straightforward temperature reading without the added extras. It delivers an accurate reading within sixty seconds and will beep when ready.
A great value for money option, this kit includes a digital baby thermometer that gives a warning sound if it detects a fever level. It has eight other new-baby essentials to help you care for your newborn, including nasal aspirator, scissors and a comb.
If you decide an in-ear thermometer is the best option for you, the Braun Thermoscan comes as one of the top-rated accurate digital ear thermometers. Its digital interface with colour-coded display and night light makes it great for night time temperature checks, whilst its adjustable fever guidance helps give you a clearer understanding of your baby’s temperature depending on their age.
Having a newborn can be a worrying and uncertain time. This thermometer offers a one-second reading to quickly give you peace of mind about your baby’s body temperature, giving you one less thing to worry about. The tip is small enough for the tiniest ears and it comes with hygiene covers to ensure cleanliness between uses. A fever alert system is in place to immediately notify you if the temperature indicates a potential fever, making this reliable and easy to use.
A highly rated no-touch thermometer and easy to use all-rounder, this best forehead thermometer for babies was made in association with St John’s Ambulance Service. It offers accurate temperature readings in one second, with fever alert and can be used to measure the temperature in ear, on forehead or for the room, surface and liquids.
Baby thermometers don’t have to be exclusively for the young members of your family. In fact, buying a thermometer that suits everyone can be a great investment in the long run. Research has also shown that the definition of fever changes with a child’s age, a factor Braun have taken into consideration with their age button allowing you interpret the results by choosing age options from newborn to adult.
The Digital Body Thermometer is a easy to use thermometer for underarm, oral or rectal use that can effectively measure your whole family’s temperature. Despite its simple design, it is highly accurate and will beep once a reading is reached.
Another top-rated thermometer, the KKmier infrared thermometer enables you to check the temperature of adults, children and objects or liquids. It also has a handy Celsius to Fahrenheit converter and will shut off automatically after 15 seconds of use, conserving battery power.
Kidadl Best Buys selects the top parent-recommended products across the web for families of all ages. If you liked our suggestions for the best baby thermometer, then why not take a look at our guide to the best nursing chairs on the market, or check out our rundown of the best moses baskets that are perfect for your baby to use from birth.
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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