Boots Digital Thermometer

Does your child have a fever? How would you know being a new mum and all? Well some indications include sweaty clammy feeling at the back of the neck, and red face. The normal temperature in the mouth or ear is between 38 - 38.8 degrees C (97.7° to 99.1°F). I would recommend to every parent that they get a thermometer and get your child accustomed to using it, as a high temperature can be dangerous and needs swift attention. A suitable dose of Calpol or other paracetamol medication for children is indicated at times of high temperature. When James was born I tried using a bog standard mercury thermometer, this was fine as he was small and tended not to ...  Read the complete review

After surviving the 'season to be merry' for another year it's back to normal again but you can guarantee that one by one family members will start to feel all aches and pains, tired, clammy and get the shivers. Most of us over indulge during the festive season, too much to eat, too much to drink and too little sleep resulting in a weaker than normal immune system. In most cases we shrug off the lousy felling and get on with things, but it's always better to be safe than sorry. Is it just a case of over indulgence or could it be you or one of your loved ones is actually running a high temperature and needs medication. Some early ...  Read the complete review

I bought the Boots digital thermometer in preperation of the birth of my son, I have used it countless times in the 6 months we've had him. I used it first when he was a few days old, to get an idea of his 'usual' temperature, as a childs temperature can vary between 36 centigrade and 37.5 centigrade. The thermometer itself retails at £8.99 and comes in a hard, clear plastic casing to protect it, also keeping it clean. It can be used either under the tongue or under the armpit, although the temperature will be higher under the tongue than the armpit. It has a digital screen showing the temperatures in centigrade. The on/off button also shows the ...  Read the complete review

Having been unable to find a thermometer indoors (I think if I looked in the six year olds nurse stuff I might find it) it was time to go out and get a new one. Being the proud owner of a Boots advantage card I tend to do a lot of shopping there so off I went. On arrival I was unable to find a traditional mercury thermometer and was left with the choice of a stick on babies head thermometer or a digital one. I chose the latter (why else would I be writing an opinion on it) as it seemed to be much easier to use. The main reason for using a thermometer is to determine if someone has a temperature that is higher (or lower) than normal and as an aid to deciding ...  Read the complete review

In September 2001 my little boy was born 3 months early. All is now well, but when we were getting ready to bring him home we needed a thermometer. As every parent knows temperature control is very important for babies, even more so when they are born early. We got into a temperature taking routine at the hospital and so when we bought him home in November and the weather was colder a thermometer was an essential item and duly shoved under his armpit on a regular basis. The one we chose was the same style as used in the special care unit at the hospital and was the Boots own digital thermometer at 8.99. It comes packaged in a clear plastic container in a box. ...  Read the complete review