ThermoScan 5 Digital Display Ear Thermometer | Baby and Infant Thermometer with ExacTemp Stability Indicator for Professional Accuracy, Recommended by Pediatricians

My toddler is getting close to the age of 3 and it’s time to phase out taking rectal temps. I tried a few other thermometers that consistently gave inaccurate results. The Braun ThermoScan 5 is easy to use, results are fast, and it is very accurate! I feel confident using this and trust the results. There’s nothing worse than thinking your kid has a fever and getting a “normal” temp when they’re obviously warm. This has eliminated so much stress around fevers. This model (version 5) was on a great sale when I got it, I had been going back and forth between this one and the latest version and the price on this sold me! I also realized I probably didn’t haaaaave to have the one that connected to my phone if it was gonna save me 50% of the money lol

I know the listing says this is not for pets, but my emergency vet used this exact thermometer to take my cat’s temperature. I had been looking for something I could keep at home, so they even took theirs out and let me take pictures of it so I could purchase the same one. It’s easy to use, gives a quick reading, and I’m very happy to have one on hand.

Convenient, accurate and easy to use

Great thermometer but I probably would have bought the one that has the light up screen instead! Middle of the night temperature checks are hard

I got this thermometer to replace a Reli-On ear thermometer I purchased years ago at a local store. This one is far superior in it's accuracy, but it lacks some things that I would expect at this price point. Pros: 1) Most importantly, this has accurate readings, especially when compared to the other ear thermometers I've used. You will get a slight variation in repeat monitoring, but in my experience it has been +/- 0.2 degrees Fahrenheit - more than acceptable. I replaced my last one since the difference was often more than 2 degrees F which is too big a difference to depend on! Perhaps this is more accurate because of the "heated tip", I'm not certain. Proper insertion into the ear is imperative and will affect your readings, so take care. 2) Remembers the last recorded measurement. 3) Easily switches between Fahrenheit and Celsius by holding down the power button on start-up. It will even show the last recorded temperature in the new scale. This is important to us since I better understand body temp in F, my wife in C. 4) Includes 21 lens covers, which are replaceable covers that cover the tip of the device (20 in box + 1 on device) 5) Comes with a nice plastic holder that both stores the box of additional lens covers, as well as protects the piece that enters your ear. Thermometer securely snaps into the base. 6) Uses regular AA batteries. My last used a round watch battery, which you will practically never find a spare around the house in a pinch. With this one, if the battery runs out I can rob a wireless mouse or remote for the needed batteries. Cons: 1) The screen is not backlit, and it is near impossible to read in a darkened room. When monitoring someone who is ill, you would imagine that the room would be darkened and this is a big deal. I take my son's temperature, then leave his room and go into the hall to read the thermometer. This is annoying and totally inexcusable at this price point. 2) Although it does remember the last recorded temperature, it ONLY remembers the last one. My prior (and cheaper) in-ear thermometer remembered the past 8. This one should be capable of the same. 3) No guidance on temperatures. Many of these devices will show you indicators to help you understand the reading (color coded Green-Yellow-Red, a smiley/frown face, or different beeps). This isn't a big concern for myself since I easily understand body temperatures, but I do admit to missing the sound of the instant indication (like on my last) of the seriousness of the recording. Neither Pro/Con: This device uses consumables - namely, the plastic lens covers. They are supposed to be replaced at every reading. Currently, a box of 40 goes for just over $5 on Amazon with lower unit price available at higher quantities. Personally, I don't replace the lens cover every time. I clean them off with alcohol after each reading, and replace them only with each new person. I haven't noticed any degradation in the readings because of this. The plastic at the tip of the ear cup is quite thin, so care needs to be taken and if any breaks are noticed it should definitely be replaced immediately. Because of the accuracy of the device, it truly does deserve 4 stars. However it could be so greatly improved, especially at this price point.

I recently bought a cheaper touchless forehead thermometer for about $15 with tons of good reviews, but it was totally inaccurate and unreliable, so I returned it. After that I decided to buy this Braun again, because I had the same one before and used it for about six years until we lost it during moving. This thermometer has never failed me, it always gives consistent and accurate readings, and I never have to second guess if the temperature is correct. As a mom, this is very important for me since my kids get sick often and I need to know real numbers, not guesses. Yes, it costs more, but it is definitely worth the money for peace of mind and quality. I would rather pay a little extra and trust the result. Buying it for the second time and still very happy with it, highly recommend.

Great! Very accurate and easy to use

The nurse in the hospital used this on my baby during a hospital stay. She said it's more accurate than the hospital grade underarm ones because babies wiggle so much. I went home and bought it. Wish I'd bought it when my oldest child was born, we've had so many illnesses where I had to hold kids in a big bear hug for over a minute to get a temperature reading. This is great and honestly the slightly higher price is absolutely worth the time/frustration saved.

Excellent

Para mi es el mejor termómetro, el primero lo compre hace 15 años y lo he renovado en solo una ocasión es duradero, funcional y muy práctico

جيد

Tengo mas de 6 termómetros, de todos los tipos y marcas. Inclusive uno marca braun pero otro modelo. Con todos las temperaturas me daban valores no lógicos. Mi pediatra me recomendó este modelo y de verdad que excelente! Coincide con el valor de uno de mercurio.

Useful product and nominal pricing