THERMOMETERS Buying Guide
How do you prepare for fevers and other types of illness? Chances are you didn't think about the contents of your medicine cabinet very often before embarking on the road to parenthood. Once you have children, having the right first-aid items is crucial. If you collect all the necessities and stow them in a secure spot, you'll be better prepared to handle both minor mishaps and medical emergencies.
THERMOMETERS
The most important medicine chest item may be a thermometer. They're available in a range of options, from a simple strip that you lay across an infant's forehead to an electronic masterpiece that gives an accurate reading in seconds. Today's thermometers are designed to help you feel comfortable taking your child's temperature. For a very young baby, one new idea for easy temperature-taking is a thermometer which is similar to a dummy — it gives a digital reading.
Age Range: Newborn and up. It makes sense to have a thermometer that provides the least intrusive way of registering your child's temperature. Children can use oral thermometers at about 5 or 6 years old.
Bottom Line: A forehead thermometer costs around 3 pounds. For a top-of-the-range electronic thermometer, expect to pay 40 pounds.
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