The First Years American Red Cross Multi-use Digital Thermometer - Baby Thermometer
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About The First Years American Red Cross Multi-use Digital Thermometer - Baby Thermometer
Overall Feedback:
74% positive
74% praised for its accurate readings, but 26% questioned its reliability
I prefer this thermometer over others that are only meant for rectal use because it can be used under the arm or tongue as well.
I had a negative experience with the accuracy of this thermometer. It gave bad readings, resulting in a 48-hour nightmare for me and my 10-day-old baby. My baby had to undergo numerous invasive tests and a spinal tap, which were all negative.
The thermometer took more than 30 seconds to give an oral reading on me as an adult with no fever, which is unacceptable.
89% liked its long battery life, but 11% experienced short battery life
I couldn't find any specific information about the battery life of oral thermometers in the review.
79% praised its clear display, but 21% found it hard to read
I prefer this thermometer over the ones made for rectal use only because it can be used under the arm or tongue as well.
I noticed that the thermometer gave 3 consecutive readings of 96.4, which led to a wrong diagnosis and subsequent hospitalization of the baby. This shows that the display clarity of the thermometer is not accurate.
The thermometer's inaccurate display clarity led to a wrong diagnosis and hospitalization of the baby.
69% found it easy to use, but 31% had difficulties
It is unacceptable that an oral reading on an adult with no fever took more than 30 seconds.
76% like the perfect size
I feel better about using the thermometer rectally because the tip is flexible.
