[blparent] What talking thermometer do all of you prefer?

[Jody Ianuzzi]

I always used the kiss test for when my kids had fevers. If you kiss their four head starts to feel normal then they don't have a fever. If you kissed your four head and it feels warm but then eventually cools off they have a low fever. If you kiss your four head and it remains warm and they have higher fever.

The doctor always used to say to go by their behavior rather than their  temperature. If they have a low fever but  are acting lethargic then you should be concerned. But if they have a warmer fever and her acting normal then you should not be as concerned

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> On Sep 7, 2015, at 11:26 PM, Jo Elizabeth Pinto via blparent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi, Darrell.  Buy either one, but don't spend a lot of money.  Have it around to check your instincts, but honestly, after the first few fevers, you'll know.  You'll be able to tell when your kid is sick by the way he (or she) is acting, by placing the back of your hand on his forehead or your cheek against his, by holding him in your arms and just feeling that he is hotter than hormal, by just knowing something isn't right.  The only time you'll use the thermometer, most likely, is when the nurse at the pediatrician's office or the school asks for an actual number to see if your baby or child can attend classes or get a doctor's appointment.  At least that's been my experience.  I got all stressed out, thinking I just had to get a talking thermometer, and I've hardly ever actually used it for my child.  She's seven now, and she just got over her first sniffly bug of the school year, and I didn't need my talking thermometer to diagnose or treat her at all.  It's a little more useful with babies than it is with older kids, but I don't think one brand is particularly better than another.
> 
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> -----Original Message----- From: Darrell Shandrow via blparent
> Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 8:18 PM
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> Cc: Darrell Shandrow
> Subject: [blparent] What talking thermometer do all of you prefer?
> 
> Hi Everybody,
> 
> Allison has posted a few times asking all of you great questions to
> help us prepare for our new arrival, but, now, it's my turn. :-)
> 
> I'm wondering what talking thermometers all of you like?
> 
> I'm seeing mixed reviews about products from Caretalk and Safety 1st.
> Do you like either of these, or something else altogether? What are
> the pros and cons?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Darrell
> 
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