Safety 1st Fever Light 1 Second Ear Thermometer

by Safety 1st

Product Features

• Instant accurate reading
• Large digital display is easy to read
• "Clean me" reminder for a clean reading every time
• 12 memory recall
• Fever Light TM bar lights up red when baby has a fever

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.1 x 6.5 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001UFJTTW
• UPC: 884392490584
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 49551
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,029 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
  • #34 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > Thermometers
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

When it comes to your baby's health, you want fast and accurate information. The Safety 1st Fever Light 1-Second Ear Thermometer provides exactly that. With a large digital display and our Fever Light bar that lights up when children have a fever, you'll know right away if your child's temperature has risen above normal. The thermometer also features a handy memory recall to help you keep track of the past 12 readings.

Product Description

Safety 1st Fever Light™ 1-Second Ear Thermometer

Take an accurate temperature in just one second! The Safety 1st Fever Light™ 1-Second Ear Thermometer scans 16 measurements and averages the highest four, offering a fast and accurate way to take temperatures for the whole family.

• Fever alert tells you when your child's running a temperature
• Backlit display for nighttime use
• Recalls last 12 readings
• Cover free design - no probe covers necessary
• Cleans easily with water and alcohol
• Easy grip handle
• Long-life battery
• Beeps when complete
• Celsius/Fahrenheit button
• Auto shut-off
• Protective cap for storage
• PVC-Free

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not accurate, Hard to use with young Children, Seek out other reviews off-site, April 5, 2010

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Ken (Midwest) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Safety 1st Fever Light 1 Second Ear Thermometer (Baby Product)

I bought this item based on a 4 star review, unfortunately this item was essentially useless as the readings varied widely. I'm wondering if any of the reviewers actually tried multiple readings to see if the item was consistent.

In trying to use this on my son I got readings that ranged from 98.2 to 100.0 in the span of only 2 minutes! This is a dangerous range when dealing with a toddler.

I thought perhaps it was just too difficult to use on a child, so I tried it on myself. Holding perfectly still and aligning the thermometer with my ear canal did not help to get a consistent reading. My 4 readings ranged from 97.9 to 99.8. A little more acceptable, but only under ideal conditions on an adult.

After my frustration with this thermometer, I checked Consumer Reports. It turns out that they don't recommend using Tympanic (Ear) Thermometers at all. From their site: ""They aren't recommended for young children because there are lots of chances for error," Paul Horowitz, M.D., a founding pediatrician at Discovery Pediatrics in Valencia, Calif., said. We've found that you have to align them in the ear canal perfectly for them to be accurate.""

Don't waste your time on this item, it will frustrate you and is potentially dangerous for your child.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love It, March 17, 2010

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Brittany Anderson "Torin's Momma" (Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Safety 1st Fever Light 1 Second Ear Thermometer (Baby Product)

I love this thermometer. It is so easy to use and so quick!! I am done taking my 9month old sons temperature before he even has time to realize what I am doing and try to squirm away. I am an RN and I took it to work with me to test how the reading I got on this thermometer related to the ones we use on the floor and it seems to be very accurate. I looked for a long time for a thermometer that was quick, easy to use, durable, and not incredibly bulky. This one has surpassed all my expectations and I love it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Inaccurate Thermometer, April 4, 2010

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Rhaegaar (Louisiana) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Safety 1st Fever Light 1 Second Ear Thermometer (Baby Product)

This thermometer is completely inaccurate. Every time I use it it registers a different temperature, varying between 97 degrees and 99.3 degrees. Even if it is used 15 times in a row, nearly each time the temperature will vary by a whole degree, which makes this thermometer completely useless.