Calpol Digital Ear Thermometer

Firstly, my reason for buying this product. Very recently, my two year old daughter had a temperature, so we took her to the doctors where they took her temperature with a thermometer that went her in ear. The doctor said if we ever got the chance to buy one we should and that Calpol made them. Later that night my daughter seemed to get worse and started panting like a dog. We telephoned NHS direct who said we should strip her down to a vest and nappy and give her some paracetomol, about two minutes after that there was a gurgling noise, my daughter went limp, eyes glazed over and stopped breathing. Every parents worst nightmare. After we put her on her side ...  Read the complete review

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Calpol Company ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Calpol is a trusted name by many families; it is bought to us by the ‘Pfizer Consumer Health Products Company’ and has been helping children of all ages feel better since 1966. With over 40 years experience, they ensure they listen to the needs of parents and children, to develop a range of products to make it easier for us to treat pains and fevers. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Product Information ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When you first purchase the product, it comes in a cardboard box, open this and discard. Inside is a clear plastic box, with everything you need tidied away inside. Open ...  Read the complete review

Why this product ********************** A thermometer is an essential in any household with babies and children in my opinion as when their unwell one of the first things you check is their temperature. You then also tend to keep an eye on it in case of horrid things like febrile convulsions. I bought this thermometer prior to my son being born. I selected a digital ear thermometer as I felt comfortable using ear thermometers having used them at work previously as a nurse. I also felt that these are one of the most accurate ways of quickly taking a temperature. What the thermometer looks like ******************************** The ...  Read the complete review

When i had my first son illness was one of the many things out there that terrified me as a mother and as babies cannot regulate their temperatures very well i thought that getting one of the digital ear thermometers was very important.I was originaly going to get one of the braun thermo scan ones as i had only ever seen these ones in the shop.But when i was in boots one day i saw this one advertised. It was on special offer at the time for £23.99 but the original price was £29.99.The thermometer came with 20 hygenic probe covers which are disposed of after each use. A nice amount to get you started with. The thermometer comes in a handy storage ...  Read the complete review

I bought the Calpol Digital Ear Thermometer when I was pregnant with my first child. Calpol is a trusted name and a digital ear thermometer is essential for any parents so I wasn't too concerned that I hadn't carried out much research. Thankfully we didn't need to use the thermometer for a while but when we did we found it extremely easy to use. It is so handy to have the thermometer and disposable covers held together in a plastic carrycase. The thermometer is supplied with 20 which lasted a good while. Extra covers can then be purchased separately. There is also an instruction book cleverly hidden away in the back of the case which is worth a look to familiarise ...  Read the complete review