Safety 1st Fever Light 1 Second Ear Thermometer
by Dorel Juvenile Group
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Dorel Juvenile GroupBrand: Safety 1st
Release Date: 2009-01-01
Model: 49551
Product features:
- Instant accurate reading
- Large digital display is easy to read
- "Clean me" reminder for a clean reading every time
- 12 memory recall
- Fever Light TM bar lights up red when baby has a fever
Description of Safety 1st Fever Light 1 Second Ear Thermometer
Safety 1st Fever Light? 1-Second Ear Thermometer
Take an accurate temperature in just one second! The Safety 1st Fever Light? 1-Second Ear Thermometer scans 16 measurements and averages the highest four, offering a fast and accurate way to take temperatures for the whole family.
- Fever alert tells you when your child's running a temperature
- Backlit display for nighttime use
- Recalls last 12 readings
- Cover free design - no probe covers necessary
- Cleans easily with water and alcohol
- Easy grip handle
- Long-life battery
- Beeps when complete
- Celsius/Fahrenheit button
- Auto shut-off
- Protective cap for storage
- PVC-Free
Baby Products Reviews of Safety 1st Fever Light 1 Second Ear Thermometer
Customer Review: Not accurate, Hard to use with young Children, Seek out other reviews off-site
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this item based on a 4 star review, unfortunately this item was essentially useless as the readings varied widely. I'm wondering if any of the reviewers actually tried multiple readings to see if the item was consistent.
In trying to use this on my son I got readings that ranged from 98.2 to 100.0 in the span of only 2 minutes! This is a dangerous range when dealing with a toddler.
I thought perhaps it was just too difficult to use on a child, so I tried it on myself. Holding perfectly still and aligning the thermometer with my ear canal did not help to get a consistent reading. My 4 readings ranged from 97.9 to 99.8. A little more acceptable, but only under ideal conditions on an adult.
After my frustration with this thermometer, I checked Consumer Reports. It turns out that they don't recommend using Tympanic (Ear) Thermometers at all. From their site: ""They aren't recommended for young children because there are lots of chances for error," Paul Horowitz, M.D., a founding pediatrician at Discovery Pediatrics in Valencia, Calif., said. We've found that you have to align them in the ear canal perfectly for them to be accurate.""
Don't waste your time on this item, it will frustrate you and is potentially dangerous for your child.
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