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One of the hardest things about having a sick toddler is having to take her temperature. Having to make her more uncomfortable in order to gauge just how sick she is, often seems sadistic.

That is why I was so excited about the opportunity to try the Exergen TemporalScanner infrared thermometer. It reads temperature in just two seconds just by running it across the forehead. The TemporalScanner measures arterial temperature (the core body temperature) which is the same as blood flowing from the heart. It is relatively close to the temperature taken rectally. The core body temperature is the operating temperature of your bodies organs as  opposed to surface temperature.

What I loved about the thermometer is that it takes temperature in two seconds- no more waiting and hoping that your child will stay still. I have to admit that I tried this product while my daughter was perfectly healthy so taking her temperature was easier than ever before. Nonetheless, I didn’t have to worry about changes to the temperature due to drinking, positioning,talking, or moving. An important thing to note is that if your patient is sweating, the temperature should not be taken across the forehead but rather the on the neck behind the ear lobe.

And here is another plus. The TemporalScanner is manufactured in the United States  and does not require the use of probe covers like the ear thermometers. There are no hard to find batteries to replace (uses a simple 9 volt) and no scary mercury of bulb thermometers.

You can find the Exergen TemporalScanner at Wal-Mart, Walgreen, Costco, Babies R Us, Toys R Us and Sam’s Club. It costs less than $50 and makes a great addition to you medicine cabinet.

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