Regular Digital Thermometer Vs Infrared Thermometers...

I was organising Aanya's medical kit and noticed this Digital Ear Thermometer.

It immediately took me 2 years back when Aanya had her first ear infection. As new parents, we could not understand her discomfort and constant crying. Her forehead felt hot but the Traditional Digital Thermometer we had then did not show high temperature. It left us confused and helpless, untill we took her to the hospital and came to know it was the ear infection that was bothering her and she indeed had temperature over 102 F.

Traditional Digital Thermometer

That very day, we discarded our traditional thermometer and bought the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer,  spending about $45, from Walmart. Yes, it was expensive and if you are like how I was that time, you would probably think, its just a thermometer, we don't fall sick so often that we need to splurge on a thermometer. Then my friend, you are wrong. The guilt of not having proper device to measure my daughter's temperature made me realise one thing, Keeping one of these really good devices in your medical box is one of the best investments you can make for your family's well being. This thermometer gave me the most confidence in terms of quality, ease of use and accuracy.

Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer

Unlike the traditional one which uses electronic heat sensors to record body temperature (which ofcourse is accurate when taken orally, but for little kids its not possible), this Ear thermometer uses infrared ray to measure the temperature inside the ear canal. It is quick and fairly accurate.

So now, whenever any new parent asks me to suggest things that they should buy, this Infrared Thermometer is one thing I surely recommend. That's my best buy till date. Its funny how sometimes we take our health for granted. We splurge on material things like expensive cars, handbags, clothes, jeweleries etc....but way too less on nutritious food or health devices....