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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A fever is a temperature of over 38°C. It’s usually not something to worry about and is a sign that your child’s body is fighting an infection. Usually a temperature comes down in three to four days. 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). While taking care of a poorly baby can be stressful, this baby thermometer is hugely helpful, not only as a reliable aid that gives me a temperature reading in just three seconds, but as an indicator of when I should take action when my baby has a fever. Once you have a reading, make a note of it. Some models have the ability to store a few readings, which is handy. If you aren’t sure, wait a couple of minutes and take another reading to compare it. When should you take a baby’s temperature? 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.

I really like the Groegg. It gave me peace of mind, as the temperature in our house drops dramatically overnight, so it was really easy to just glance over and see if I needed to add an extra layer or not. It's also like a very dim night light. I still use it and my boy is one” - vetted by Mumsnet user GiveMeFiveMinutes Our verdict When the Age Precision™ button is pressed, the age range icons will stop cycling, and stop on the age range icon that was showing when the button was pressed. Keep pressing the button until the desired age setting is displayed. The thermometer has 3 age settings: Type: Digital forehead thermometer | Age settings: None | Memory: Stores 50 previous readings | Celsius and Fahrenheit: Yes | Batteries: Two AAA batteries required What we likeA 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. 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. Around 36.4°C is regarded as a ‘normal’ body temperature for a baby, but it can vary by a few points either side of that. What temperature is dangerous for a baby? This thermometer is specifi ed to operate at 1 atmospheric pressure or at altitudes with an atmospheric pressure up to 1 atmospheric pressure (760-1060 hPa).

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. 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. 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.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 Commonly used for babies, young children, or when it is diffi cult to take an oral or underarm temperature. With her daughter having recently started nursery, Laura is all too familiar with nursery bugs, relying heavily on her baby thermometer to give accurate and consistent readings whenever her child spikes a temperature. Speed of results - The easiest baby thermometers to use are those that require your baby to keep still for the shortest time possible - so you should look for thermometers that can provide an accurate reading in seconds. The good news is, the majority can these days, although some require more interpreting than others.

In terms of set up, the Braun ThermoScan 7 can be used straight out of the box, with comprehensive instructions that take you through all the different functions as well as how to set up the thermometer to read your baby's temperature in either Celsius or Fahrenheit. Is the Braun ThermoScan 7 comfortable for babies? 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? 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. 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."

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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.