Thermoscan 1-second Read Thermometr , 1-second Read-out
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Thermoscan 1-second Read Thermometr , 1-second Read-out
Customer Review: Buy a RECTAL thermometer BEFORE your baby gets sick.
Summary: 3 Stars
I like this thermometer because it is fast and convenient, but please buy a RECTAL thermometer for piece of mind. As many other reviews have stated, the ear thermometer gives scattered readings. Yes, I followed the directions, but the slightest change in angle causes a change in reading. I do use the "highest of three readings" rule. I just wish I would have had a rectal on hand when my little guy was truly sick. As a first time mother, I felt frustrated and nervous about the scattered readings. When buying a rectal, purchase the fastest reading one you can find. I like the second one I bought. It's a Safety 1st 10 second thermometer. It has a line showing the proper insertion depth, which was another plus. I use the rectal to get an accurate reading and then just use the ear for checking up periodically in between diaper changes.Bottom line: Don't get caught without a rectal thermometer when your tiny baby gets sick. If you can afford a rectal AND this ear thermometer, the ear one can come in handy.
I guess I should mention my sister really liked this one alot.
Customer Review: in response
Summary: 5 Stars
this is in response to the person in Massachusettes having problems finding replacement lense covers; they sell them at Target. Hope that helps.Customer Review: not accurate!
Summary: 1 Stars
I am so unhappy that I bought this thermometer. I have ended up not even being able to use it because it reads so innacurately. I have compared a rectal digital therm. reading several times with the thermoscan reading for my now 13 month old, and it is always off by at least 1 degree. The reading even changes by 1 to 3 degrees when I test it back to back, even on myself. I don't feel I can ever trust that it will be accurate, so I am sticking with the rectal/digital thermometer. I wish I would have known this before spending so much money on something useless!Customer Review: check with doctor first!
Summary: 4 Stars
I received this as a gift. It works wonderful. However I use it more for my husband & I than our child. Our pediatrician insist that we take a rectal temperature. So the Thermoscan is useless for our familyCustomer Review: Burns Batteries
Summary: 2 Stars
The only reason I am giving this two stars is because it burns through batteries like crazy. I only used this about 4 times within a month and a half and had to replace the batteries. Now, it's been about a month since I replaced the batteries and I've only used it about 2 times. I went to use it the other day and the batteries are already dead, again. I am very disappointed with it!