Keeping 36.6 normal: the top five contact thermometers

The Vega MT519-BC contact thermometer is the older brother of the Vega MT418-BC and is positioned by the manufacturer as a universal device for measuring body temperature for children and adults. Unlike the previous model, there is a flexible tip for more convenient measurement orally and rectally (for babies). Also, you can not worry that the child will accidentally break it.

Orally and rectally, the thermometer measures the temperature for 60 seconds, after which an audible signal will sound, announcing the end of the measurements. If we measure the temperature under the armpit (axillary), then you need to withstand 5 minutes, ignoring the beep that will sound after 1 minute. The axillary measurement time is quite long compared to other contact thermometers in this price range. Some users complain that the device does not always accurately show the temperature (sometimes the error reaches 0.5 degrees)

The thermometer is completely waterproof, so it can be washed with soapy water and wiped with alcohol after use (recommended by the instructions). They can also measure the temperature of warm liquids, for example, baby food for a baby (although this is an indirect purpose) in the range from 32 to 43 degrees. A small plastic container will keep the device safe when not in use. The instrument's memory remembers the last measurement. Please note that when the battery is removed (replaced), the saved readings are lost.

Little Doctor is a major manufacturer of high quality precision medical devices for children and adults, and the LD-302 is no exception. According to customer reviews, the thermometer determines the temperature very accurately (error 0.1 degrees). In this case, rectally and orally, the measurement time is a minute, and under the armpit about three minutes. Please note that the normal temperature for the three types of measurements is different: axillary will be 36.6 - 36.7, oral 37.7, and rectal 38.6 - 38.7.

The device is equipped with a loud sound signal that will notify the user of the end of the measurement (oral and rectal). After 16 seconds after turning on or after the end of the temperature measurement, the thermometer will emit a sound signal - this will allow you to remember to turn off the device and extend battery life. It is powered by LR41 rounds (you can see information about the battery on the back of the device). If the thermometer is not turned off for 10 minutes, it will turn off on its own.

The nose of the thermometer is flexible, made of rubber and feels warmer than glass thermometers - this is not critical for adults, and kids may feel discomfort from the “cold”. The device is waterproof, so it can be washed with soap (especially important after rectal measurements). A plastic case is included for convenient storage.

Lightweight (only 10 grams), a small thermometer will be an excellent replacement for an unsafe mercury thermometer. The measurement error is only 0.1 degree, which meets the high standards of measuring instruments. True, some users complain about defective models that they came across, showing conflicting performance with the same measurement. Although this happens quite rarely, it is still worth buying a device in a store that gives a guarantee.

The flexible tip made of durable rubber does not injure the tissues of the oral cavity and rectum during measurements and does not break when falling from a height. It takes about a minute to measure orally, and about 5 minutes to measure axillary. In this case, the product determines the temperature in the range from 32 to 43 degrees. At the end of the measurement, a beep will sound. If you forgot to turn off the thermometer, it will automatically turn off after 10 minutes.

The device remembers the last measurement, which makes it possible to compare the last temperature readings of a person's body. A small battery located at the base of the case is responsible for power. The manufacturer provides for the possibility of installing batteries of three types: SR41, LR41 and UCC 392. The thermometer is afraid of water, so it cannot be washed under a tap.

A high-quality Swiss-made thermometer will please any family with a high-precision measurement (error of 0.1 degrees) of temperature in three areas: rectal, oral and axillary. The manufacturer gives a guarantee for the device for five years, and there has not been a single complaint from users yet. For oral and rectal measurements, it will take only a minute, and for the axillary, the manufacturer recommends holding the thermometer for 5 minutes so that the measurement is as accurate as possible without errors. The last measurement is stored in the device memory.

A huge plus of this model is the presence of a backlit display. Thanks to it, you can measure the temperature of a sleeping child without turning on the light in the room. After rectal and oral measurements, you can wash the device in soap and water, as the device is waterproof. The device is powered by one LR41 battery. An audible signal will notify you of the end of the measurement.

The main advantage of this thermometer is the speed of measurements of oral and rectal types, which is only 10 seconds. In the armpit, the manufacturer recommends holding the device for 25 seconds, but customers are advised to hold the device for at least a minute to determine more accurate readings. At the same time, the thermometer shows the temperature with high accuracy and never lies (comparisons were made with other electronic and mercury devices).

At the end of the temperature measurement, the device emits a loud beep, so you can not detect and track the time. The thermometer is waterproof, which allows it to be washed under running water and wiped with alcohol. However, the manufacturer does not recommend immersing it in water deeper than 15 cm and longer than 30 minutes. The device remembers the last reading and plays it back the next time it is turned on.

The thermometer is equipped with an automatic shutdown function. If a person turned on the device, but did not measure, then he will turn off after 3 minutes, and if the measurement was carried out, then after 30 minutes. Some users have complained about the battery cover being very tight and requiring a knife or other thin object to open.

The manufacturer positions Ramili ET2003 as a children's thermometer, as evidenced by its cute design. The green "frog" will distract the attention of the baby and help the mother calmly take the temperature. And if you remove the frog, you can easily get to the battery. At the same time, it takes only 30 seconds for rectal and oral measurements. But in order for the axillary measurement to be as accurate as possible, it is necessary to hold it longer - from 3 to 5 minutes.

The device is equipped with a flexible tip that will protect the child from injury and at the same time will not break itself if the baby decides to play with it. After taking measurements, the device will turn off on its own after ten minutes, if the mother forgets to do this earlier. The thermometer also has a beep that will sound after 30 seconds (relevant for rectal and oral measurements), so for axillary measurement, you must continue to hold the device, ignoring the signal. The thermometer is placed in a durable plastic case that protects it from damage.