Exergen Temporal Thermometer: Got Fever?

Maybe it’s a coincidence that I connected with the makers of the Exergen TemporalScanner about a review in the same week my toddler daughter had a febrile seizure making it imperative we treat fevers aggressively. On the other hand, maybe not. Either way I can’t help but recognize the irony in finding an easier and more accurate way to measure temperature around the same time that fevers have become a top priority in our house. A little background on the the best baby thermometer I’ve found: “The temporal artery thermometer scans the forehead area for the temporal artery and it is almost impossible to miss the artery during a scan….The gentle scan across the forehead is comfortable and not objectionable…” You can read the FAQ or my abbreviate ones below:

What is arterial temperature? It is the same temperature as the blood flowing from the heart and therefore the best determinate of body temperature.

How does it work? Just glide the thermometer across the forehead which will lock in the highest temperature it finds while beeping to alert the user it’s scanning.

Where can I get one? At retailers such as Walmart and Babies R’ Us or

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