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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Doctors would always rather see a baby that turns out to be absolutely fine than not see a baby until things get serious. NHS advice is that you should call your GP or 111 if your baby is: When the thermometer is turned on, the display will show a test, after which the last measured temperature will be shown for approximately 1 second. Letter "M" will be displayed next to the temperature reading. Care and Cleaning Lay the patient on his/her side. If the patient is an infant, the proper position for a baby is to lay on its stomach with legs hanging down, either across your knees or at the edge of a bed or changing table. This positions the infant's rectum for safe and easy insertion of the thermometer. We use Braun ear thermometers in the hospital” - tried and tested by Mumsnet user Popc0rn Our verdict

Levander M, Forsberg C, Wahren LK. Normal oral, rectal, tympanic and axillary body temperature in adult men and women: a systematic literature review. Scand J Caring Sci 2002 June; 16(2):122-8. Guidance and manufacturer's declaration – electromagnetic emissions You can use an alcohol wipe but make sure you let it dry completely and then rinse in water before using it again. The NHS recommends simply cleaning a baby thermometer with soap and water. We hope you find this information helpful as you learn more about what makes Braun your professional partner when it comes to monitoring your family’s body temperature.The Braun Age Precision PRT 2000 is designed to be reliable and accurate, providing peace of mind to users. It utilizes a technology that minimizes the risk of user error, ensuring consistent and precise temperature readings. Additionally, the thermometer is suitable for oral, underarm, and rectal use. DO NOT BOIL OR CLEAN IN DISHWASHER. This will cause the thermometer to no longer function and will void the warranty. 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. Our baby was in NICU/SCBU and before we were allowed home we had to buy a thermometer and show we knew how to use it. The SCBU staff told us that, for babies, underarm is the most accurate to use at home and recommended this one.” (Advice from Mumsnet user GuidingSpirit) Our verdict

Standard Reference Edition Title: EN 12470-3: 2003 Clinical thermometers – Part 3: Performance of compact electrical thermometers (non-predictive and predictive) with maximum device. 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. For most parents, a baby thermometer is an essential piece of baby kit that can be hugely reassuring when your baby has a fever. However, all baby thermometers aren’t created equal, which is why I’ve spent time testing and reviewing Braun’s ThermoScan 7 baby thermometer to see if it cuts the mustard when it comes to accuracy and ease of use. Our verdict on the Braun ThermoScan 7 This thermometer is intended for household use only. This product is not intended to diagnose any disease, but is a useful screening tool for temperature. Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician.

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The Braun ThermoScan 7 with Age Precision comes highly recommended by UK parents who’ve tried and tested a number of different baby thermometers in their everyday lives. It comes with a range of features to make sure you take the temperature correctly, its traffic light system means it is easy to interpret the results, plus it can be calibrated according to the age of your child. How we chose the best baby thermometer Recommendations from real parents Type: Water thermometer | Age settings: N/A | Memory: N/A | Celsius and Fahrenheit: Celsius only | Batteries: ‎One CR2 battery required (included) What we like 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.