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Reliable thermometer??

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maybeau · 15/03/2017 21:50

Hi folks
When DD was born i got an expensive digital underarm (/oral/rectal) thermometer but I've never had much faith in it. There were times she obviously had a fever but it told me she didn't so i don't bother with it.
Then i thought I'd get a basic press on strip thinking simple might be accurate, but i don't trust that one either.
So now I'm wondering whether i should get one of those digital "in-ear" types?
I've been looking on Amazon but it's really off putting when there are so many reviews saying that they're not accurate.
A lot of people mention the Braun oone - around the 50 quid mark - but i can't pay that kind of money if I'm questioning the reliability.

What to do!
Any thoughts, ideas, opinions welcome!

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SillyBub · 15/03/2017 21:54

We have the Braun. My GP surgery has the Braun. The hospital use the Braun. Every thermometer thread I've ever seen on here recommends the Braun.

I think you should get the Braun Grin

maybeau · 15/03/2017 22:10

Grinha! Brilliant! Should it bother me that people give bad reviews for reliability? Do Braun do an extended manufacturers warranty or guarantee (or whatever it is)?

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maybeau · 15/03/2017 22:29

Also, is there much difference between the various Thermoscans? Am I silly to buy the 7 if the 3 is half the price?

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