Ep 6 - Thermometers - How to choose, what to look for, and different types of thermometers available

February 07, 2019
BabyDoc Club
For the UK and Ireland.
Welcome to the BabyDoc Basics podcast on Thermometers!

Welcome to this weeks’ BabyDoc Basics podcast for BabydocClub Uk and Ireland on an absolute essential for your new arrival…the thermometer. But not just for checking body temperature, but room and bath water temperature are all included in this podcast too! 
These are a definite ‘must have’ really from Day 1! So, listen in over the next 5 to 10 minutes and we will look at how to choose, what to look for, and different types of thermometers available in the uk and Ireland! 
In the studio today is Lucy (BabyDoc Club UK) and dialling in is Karen (BabyDoc Club Ireland).
DISCLAIMER – all information is based on the experience of our Mummysavers. No brand or retailer has paid to feature in this – all recommendations are genuine.

We are going to look at bath/water thermometers/room thermometers/and multifunction options that can double on these functions plus save you money too! 
SO….lets run through our quick check list for choosing a thermometer…. 
QUALITY! You want it to last for years in the house and serve all members of the family!
What TYPE do you need? Body temp/bath temp/room temp or a mix?.
Look at Multifunctional ones – some will even cover all functions! So decide what you need before you invest!
It Needs to be Fast and accurate! Especially when your little one is unwell and could be agitated, speed is of the essence! Most have an alarm or have colour coded red/green results to alert you of a high or low temperature. 
Is it digital/rectal/forehead/temple/ear/or multi use again!
OK…sounds like a lot to think about, but we have some great options available….and we can give you the TOP FEATURES as we go through them! 
BODY TEMP with multi function models
NUK 2 in 1….digital infrared sensor, quick and reliable for ear and forehead…perfect for tiny babies with the extra small ear nozzle….AND has a water temp function too! APPROX €45 IRL and £25UK
BROTHER MAX  one touch 3 in 1. This will do ear/forehead….and has the water function…PLUS room temp too…all in a one second infrared reading! Approx €54 IRL and £38 UK
PLUS…check out ALDI and LIDL baby events as they very often have good quality non contact thermometers…from €12 IRL or £10 Uk.
ROOM ONLY…
As mentioned above, there are multifunction thermometers that do this job but if you would like a separate one..
POPULAR GRO EGG .. APPROX €22 IRL and £15 UK. Single function but easy to read, glows and colour changes too. Also great as a nightlight and interpreting your room to sleeping bag tog. There is a gro egg 2 out which is little more expensive and bigger. 
Also check your baby monitor as these often will display the room temp!
ROOM and BATH….
Tommee Tippee and Avent both do Room and bath thermometers, but NOT body temp included. From approx. €23 IRL and £18 UK, This is just placed in the bath water or sitting on your nursery shelf.
So let’s recap here…GOOD QUALITY is important! Multifunction can save you a lot of money! Digital is definitely a preferred choice! Ear thermometers should be avoided until 3-6 months! Check your baby monitors for room temp options! And check out our top pick options online or in your local pharmacist, supermarket etc! 
That’s a wrap for this week on Thermometers, we hope you found this helpful…don’t forget to follow BabyDocClub on Facebook and Instagram and tune in to our next BabyDoc Basics podcast session with me….and me……thanks for listening! 

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