Saturday, April 4, 2009

Hot, Hot Baby!! Thermometer giveaway!

When kid's get hot, and you don't know what their temperature is, it can be a challenge getting a correct reading. I am not a big fan of taking a temperature rectally, even though that is probably the most accurate reading. I was excited to review the Temporal Scanner Thermometer from Exergen. This thermometer is so slick, and takes an accurate reading by scanning the temporal artery. Using just 2 batteries, you take off the lid, place the tip on the child's forehead, and click the power button. Then, you slowly move the thermometer across the forehead to the top of the ear/hairline. The forehead has the temporal artery, and it contains your body's heat. Here are some stats about the thermometer from the Exergen site:
First it scans like a video camera, capturing naturally emitted infrared heat from the arterial blood supply at about 1000 “frames” per second, locking in the highest temperature it senses and;
Second, at the same time, a patented system measures the ambient temperature of the site where the temperature is being taken. The patented "arterial heat balance" (AHB) software then synthesizes the two separate readings to accurately determine and display body temperature.
It is important to read the directions carefully so you can get the best, and most accurate reading. One key step is removing the plastic covering. I made that error one time while trying this product out. My daughter thought it was her phone when I took it out of the packaging. That was pretty funny.
Exergen Temporal Scanner is so easy to use, and you can take your child's temperature while you snuggle them~ which is what they want most when they are not feeling well. Guess what? You can enter to win one for your family! Go to the Exergen site, and leave a comment about something you found out about using this thermometer. Contest open to those in the USA. Giveaway ends April 15th, 2009.
You can purchase this at Walmart, Sam's Club, and several other places. Thank you to Exergen Temporal Scanner and Family Review Network for this great review and giveaway opportunity!
You may comment on as many other posts (that I have written in the past) as you want to for an additional entry, just leave the url in your additional comment! You have many chances to enter this contest! In order to qualify, you must do what is required. You may come back each day and enter (again) after you do the first rule, just tweet about this giveaway and leave the url in your comment AND/OR Click here to see how you can earn even more extra credits to win!! Click here to see guidelines and the official rules.

57 comments:

Staci A said...

I learned that the skin must be clear of hair, hats, etc to get an accurate reading. It looks wonderful!
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Idaho Jill said...

It is more consistent than ear thermometers because when using ear thermometers, the positioning of the probe in the ear canal is inconsistent.

thanks!

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Life Is A SandCastle said...

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Life Is A SandCastle said...

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Life Is A SandCastle said...

I found out that-
Arterial temperature is the same temperature as the blood flowing from the heart. It is the best determinate of body temperature.

Forgot to put that first, but here it is.

Idaho Jill said...

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Jeff and Mandee said...

The thermometer is very non invasive and you can take your childs temperature when they are sleeping with very acurate readings.

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Idaho Jill said...

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andrea v said...

If child is laying down don't use the side that they had been laying on, it will be warmer.

andrea v said...

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Idaho Jill said...

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Jinxy said...

Temporal artery temperature changes faster than temperature taken rectally

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Estela said...

They are available at Wal-Mart, Babies R' Us, www.babiesrus.com, Walgreens, www.walgreens.com, Toy's R' Us, www.costco.com, and www.baby.com presently.
It's an amazingly useful product. My household could really use one!

Estela said...

I have your button on my sidebar!

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I subscribed to your feed.

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Life Is A SandCastle said...

Blogged Address Below---I really would love to win. The Exergen Temporal thermometer is is "GREEN", saves $$$, and good hygienic, not to mention FAST.


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Unknown said...

I learned that it reads 1000 "frames" per second then gives the most accurate reading

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He is so adorable!

wigget said...

i learned that the TemporalScanner Thermometer is designed to measure the temperature of the skin surface over the temporal artery, a major artery of the head

Idaho Jill said...

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Mommyhood is Thankless said...

Arterial temperature is the same temperature as the blood flowing from the heart. It is the best determinate of body temperature

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Marlene McGarrity said...

The Exergen Temporal Scanner Thermometer is the answer to my prayers. My mother could never figure out my temperature on the thermometer when I was younger. Then when I took my own temp, I realized that it was very hard to read. I bought an electronic one, but that proved to be inaccurate. I really like the sound of this thermometer because not only does it take the temperature from the forehead, it takes 1000 readings a second and then selects the right one.

Marlene McGarrity said...

I subscribe!

Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

Reads 1000 frames per second of the temporal artery, is the most accurate, and it's used by hospitals! LOVE that!
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Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

Commented on the Boon post!

Pat said...

I learned that the TemporalScanner Thermometer is a totally non-invasive system.

Ellen C. said...

The temporal scanner can measure changes in temp faster than temperatures taken rectally. Thanks for the chance.

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Selinda said...

It actually takes in account the temp in the room that you are using it!

THanks,

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Stefanie Hartman said...

Hi, I learned that this is used by most medical professionals. I am glad I can buy it at Babies R Us. That's my favorite place to shop right now as I am expecting!! Thanks and blessings, Stefanie Hartman fhartman@frontiernet.net

andrea d said...

i learned that its non invasive..definitely a plus


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Idaho Jill said...

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Teresa S. said...

It makes allowances for the room temp.tasardina@yahoo.com

Lesley said...

Soft swipe across a forehead and you get a temp reading. llas_27@yahoo.com

Charliegirl said...

It gives a more accurate reading than via rectally. sonnydboywins@yahoo.com

Andrea said...

The TemporalScanner measures the temperature of the skin surface over the temporal artery.
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Tessa said...

I can buy it at Toys R Us and get a Coupon from website. sartessa@yahoo.com

Tracysweetangl said...

I learned that it's non invasive is a plus. thanks!

Dawn said...

I learned it is more accurate than using other methods.

Anna said...

OK I would absolutely love this thermometer it is so amazing how accurate it is. I also love that you can use it to check the babies ears.