The First Years American Red Cross Digital Ear Thermometer

This thermometer is so easy to use: It provides audio feedback when it is properly positioned, you press a button, and it beeps again when it is finished measuring. Displays the temperature in either Fahrenheit or Centigrade.

Came from a Braun in ear thermometer we received as a baby shower gift. It lasted about 5 years until it just stopped working one day. I bought this red cross one as a replacement. Yes, the Braun ear probe covers fit, but they don't lock into place. You just have to hold it with your index finger as you use it, which honestly works fine and not troublesome at all. We still have a lot of the Braun probe covers so I'm glad we can still use it with this and it doesn't seem to impact the readings.Seems to be fairly accurate with a few tests I did with the family. My only issue is that sometimes it doesn't detect the ear canal so you would need to position it a few times to get it to register, especially for small ears like toddlers. That part is annoying, but for adults it's worked without issue. Once it works, it gets the reading in a few seconds, similar to the Braun unit we had. I also like how much more compact it is, probably half the size of the Braun we used before. Overall, it works, but you just need to get the nuance of how to position it into the ear.

Worked for about 3 months, then temperature not accurate. Now the battery is dead 8 months later. Very disappointed.

I ordered one because it was a great deal (and using an under arm thermometer on an infant is a pain). It kept showing that my older child had a fever. I could tell that she didn't but I still wanted to be sure. Tried my old underarm one - no fever, just like I thought. So I sent back a new toy and requested a replacement. Just to find it being faulty as well. No only did a product not work but it made me second guess myself and WALK TO THE PHARMACY AT MIDNIGHT SO I CAN BUY A THERMOMETER THAT WORKS SO I CAN COMPARE THE RESULTS TO EITHER ON OF THE THERMOMETERS I HAVE. Sorry that's not something I wanna do ever especially when I have an infant at home

It always shows a different number when I test it even I test twice in 10 seconds. But not too much different, only 1 degree different, it is acceptable to me.

Very accurate, easy to hold and use. The beep helps with positioning so that you get an accurate read. It measures the temperature very fast. I would recommend. Used on adult.

I loved this thermometer for the first month I had it. It was simple and accurate. Now it only intermittently turns on, and when it does, it always errors out. I took the battery out and replaced it, and it is still not working. I really wanted this to work as it is cost effective, but it just isn't worth it.

Great thermometer. With a small amount of practice, easy to use on yourself or little kids with ease. Fast readings mean you're not trying to hold it in place for a long time.