Written by Andrea
Edited on
28 March 2023
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09:31
How do you choose a fever thermometer?
Do you want to buy a fever thermometer, but aren't you sure what to keep in mind? In this article, you'll read everything you need to know to make the best choice. For example, do you choose a contactless thermometer that you can connect to your smartphone via an app? Or do you prefer a basic thermometer? We're happy to help you choose.
Choose a fever thermometer
Every fever thermometer is made to measure your body temperature. But how you do this differs per thermometer. That's why you should ask yourself the following questions to find the most suitable thermometer for you.
- Do you want to measure the temperature contactless?
- On which body part do you want to measure the temperature?
- With how many people will you use the thermometer?
- Do you want insight in the previous results?
Want to perform a contactless measurement?
Many fever thermometers perform the measurement contactless nowadays. This means that the appliance doesn't have to touch your skin. Via infrared radiation, the thermometer will see your body temperature within a couple of seconds. This is especially useful if you use the thermometer for multiple people, because you won't have to clean it after every use. It also allows you to perform the measurement on sleeping children without them noticing.
Ear thermometer or forehead thermometer?
There are 2 types of thermometers, the ear thermometers and forehead thermometers. With a forehead thermometer, you can choose between a contactless and non-contactless one. With an ear thermometer, you'll always have to make contact inside the ear. That's what makes a forehead thermometer more hygienic and more comfortable in use.
Are there multiple users?
Do you want to accurately track your own fever of that of a family member? You can use a thermometer with memory function. This fever thermometer saves the result of the previous measurements, so you can view them back. Thanks to this, you can see if the body temperature is stable or not when someone's sick. Some thermometers have multiple user profiles, so you can save the measurements of each family member separately.
Do you want more insight in your results?
To track your body temperature even more accurately, you can use a fever thermometer with an app connection. You can connect this thermometer to an app on your phone or tablet, so you can directly save the results of the reading. In some apps, you can also track the medication you took with the reading and how you felt. Some apps also remind you to perform the next measurement via a notification. Useful, if you often forget to do it.
