The Braun ThermoScan 7 is a smart digital in-ear thermometer that uses infrared technology to measure your baby’s body temperature by gently scanning their ear.

If readings are in the green rangeand there are no other symptoms, there’s no need to consult a doctor. Lubricate the thermometer's tip with a water-soluble jelly for easier insertion. Do not use a petroleum jelly. Read the label of the lubricant to be sure you are using the right kind. Overall, though, you’re getting a lot for your money, and this is a nice design that both parents and professionals rave about. You can’t go far wrong with one of these. Gently insert the tip of the thermometer NO MORE THAN 1.3 cm into the rectum. If you detect resistance, stop. Hold the thermometer in place during measurement. 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 parentsIt plugs into a USB port, so there is no need for batteries, and then displays the room's temperature clearly on a lit display so you can see it from the door of your baby’s room. It also changes colour as the temperature rises (from blue to yellow and red), so you can see at a glance if the room is too hot or cold. While it takes about a minute for the correct room temperature to be displayed, parent tester, Laura, has found it hugely reassuring, particularly during the warmer months. She says, "I’ve found the Groegg2 to be both accurate and consistent when measuring it against the readings of my home’s Hive thermostat system. While there’s usually a difference of 0.2 degrees between the two readings, the results are close enough for me to feel reassured of the Groegg2's accuracy. I used it daily during a heatwave when my daughter was a newborn." 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. Type: Digital forehead thermometer | Age settings: None | Memory: Stores 50 previous readings | Celsius and Fahrenheit: Yes | Batteries: Two AAA batteries required What we like

Please consult your physician if the thermometer shows elevated temperature. High, prolonged fever requires medical attention, especially for young children. 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?Place the probe tip under the arm so the tip is touching the skin and position the patient's arm next to the patient's body (Fig. 1). Yes! Braun’s ThermoScan thermometer has met international standards for temperature accuracy and the pre-warmed tip helps to provide accurate readings as it ensures that your baby’s ear canal doesn’t cool down when the probe is inserted. It is important to place the tip of the thermometer well under the tongue on either side to get a good, accurate reading. Place sensor tip in areas marked with "√" under the tongue (Fig. 2). Keep patient's mouth closed and make him/her sit still to help ensure an accurate measurement.

The colour coded display will help you understand and interpret the results and act accordingly - green (normal temperature), yellow (elevated temperature) and red (high temperature). We have the Braun ThermoScan 7 Ear Thermometer with Age Precision - pricey but so worth it! Bought it when my daughter was born and am still using it now, always gives true readings (they match when I’ve taken her to the doctors or hospital)” - rated by Mumsnet user 1990sbaby Parents/guardians should call the physician upon noticing any untoward sign(s) or symptom(s). For example, a child who exhibits irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, changes in appetite or activity, even in the absence of fever, or who exhibits a low temperature, may still need to receive medical attention. Children who are on antibiotics, analgesics, or antipyretics should not be assessed solely on temperature readings to determine the severity of their illness. Laura Westerman is an editor, writer, Deputy Head of Editorial Content at Mumsnet and mum to a one-year-old. This handheld thermometer is super simple, with a button for ‘on’ and another to take your baby’s temperature. A guidance system on the unit makes it clear when you have the thermometer in the correct position so you can’t mess up a reading.

What temperature is dangerous for a baby?

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.