I started to research different options and what I discovered was Exergen. Their Temporal Scanner is an infrared thermometer that measures body temperature by taking a reading from the temporal artery. This thermometer is not only a more accurate way to measure, but it is also the least invasive.
Here is a short video of me taking my 4 year old's temperature.
See how easy it was. It did take a little practice to make sure that I was positioned correctly and scanning at the right speed. It was quicker than my old ear thermometer and I could even check his temperature now when he is sleeping.
Last time I went to the pediatrician's office, I noticed that they had switched to using these, so I feel that this is the best option available.
I know it sounds to good to be true, but I can definitely say this thermometer has it all. The Temporal Scanner is available at Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Walgreens, Costco, and Baby.com.
Now for the part you all have been waiting for, Exergen has offered one lucky reader a Temporal Scanner for their very own. Please follow the rules below for your chance to win.
How to Enter:
1) Visit Exergen and tell me your favorite feature of the Temporal Scanner.
Additional Entries: (please leave a separate entry for each)
2) Join Exergen's Facebook Fan Page.
3) Subscribe to my blog.
4) Follow me on twitter (whatmommiesneed) or tweet about this giveaway.
5) Favorite me in technorati.
6) Blog about this giveaway and link back here to http://www.whatmommiesneed.com/
7) Click here and check out Fishful Thinking.
Contest ends at 11:59pmCST on May 2nd. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.
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I like the fact that this one is non-invasive! Im sure my kids would appreciate that too!
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I think it's great that it factors in ambient room temperature. Very accurate and easy to use. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteit is non-invasive
ReplyDeleteI love this thermometer. I had my own temperature taken with one at the doctor's office and I just love how non-invasive it is.
ReplyDeleteI love that it's done so gently on the forehead and I don't have to fight my daughter to try and stick it in her ear.
ReplyDeleteI love that it is non-invasive ans so easy to use on my baby girl
ReplyDeletelong lasting batteries- many uses and easy to use- no sticking it in the mouth
ReplyDeleteEither I am first, or someone else is in the process of moderation, but here goes--my favorite aspect of the Exergen is that it is so totally non-invasive that you can take the temperature of a sleeping baby without disturbing the child.
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I love that it is non-invasive.
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I love the feature that makes this non-ivasive to my child. I have a daughter that has seizures with high fever, so I must take her temperature often when she is sick. It gets difficult when she gets so tired of the temperature taking process over and over. This would be a blessing. I like that so many medical professionals use these. Way better than the old method used on my first baby. Thanks, Stefanie Hartman fhartman@frontiernet.net
ReplyDeletemy favorite feature is that it can be as short as 10-20 second to take a temperature! That's a big difference from my current thermometer that's 1-2 minutes.
ReplyDeleteI love that it is non invasive!!!! Also I am glad that it is super quick and accurate.
ReplyDeleteI like that it is for children as well as adults. thanks for the chance.
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I found out the temporalScanner Thermometer is designed to measure the temperature of the skin surface over the temporal artery, a major artery of the head.
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ReplyDeleteMy Favorite feature of the Exergen Temporal Scanner is The TemporalScanner Thermometer has been clinically tested for accuracy compared to rectal thermometers and temperature sensors inserted in the heart during course of patient treatment and accepted for use in major hospitals, making it the ideal thermometer for use with newborns, infants, children or adults.
ReplyDeleteI'm an R.N. This is IMPORTANT to me!!!
Great Giveaway! Thanks for the Chance to win this GREAT Giveaway!!!
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Leslie Mayorga is already a Fan of Exergen on Facebook!!!
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You Betcha, I'm a subscriber!!!
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Took the Fishful thinking Quiz! My daughter is pretty well rounded.. interesting and insightful!
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I found in interesting that the Archives of Pediatric
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thermometer detected fevers more often than the popular
tympanic thermometer.
I became a fan of them on facebook. :)
ReplyDeleteI really like how easy it is to use, just press the button and scan it across the forhead!
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Non evasive and accurate
ReplyDeleteIt is fast accurate and safe
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I'd love to win this! My favorite feature of the thermometer is that it's non invasive!!! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I like the feature of noninvasive
ReplyDeleteMy favorite feature is that it is non invasive & it's accuracy.
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my favorite feature is how easy and accurate it is. As you gently stroke the thermometer across the forehead crossing over the temporal artery, the sensor in its probe performs two processes:
ReplyDeleteFirst 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
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guess I'm first. great luck on your giveaway
My favorite thing is that it is non-invasive so I can take the baby's temp while she is sleeping.
ReplyDeleteI like that it doesn't use mercury.
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I love that it's quick and noninvasive!
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ReplyDeletei love that it is noninvasive.
ReplyDeleteI like that it's non-invasive. Which means it would be more sanitary instead of having to clean a thermometer that has been in a mouth or. . . never mind.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite features are how quick and non-invasive it is!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite feature is that it is non-invasive
ReplyDeletepamela.callahan@sbgcglobal.net
My favorite feature is that it is more accurate than an ear thermometer. My ear thermometer never reads the same temp, it really seems off. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI checked out Fishful Thinking, and I like the section on activities for parents & kids, Keeping Kids Positive.
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ReplyDeleteI like that it only takes 10-20 seconds to determine the person's temperature.
ReplyDeleteI love that it is quick and non invasive. My son will appreciate that!
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I love that it is quick and gentle!
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this is great especially when you have a fussy child
ReplyDeleteI like that it is fast, as well as accurate. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I like that it takes less than 2 seconds. thanks
ReplyDeleteI like that is is non-invasive
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I love that it is non-invasive and very accurate. You don't need to disturb the sleeping sickie just to verify their temp hasn't spiked...
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ReplyDeleteThat is it far more accurate and less invasive that my ear scan one
ReplyDeleteIt's the best way to take someone's temperature because it's the most accurate and it's non-invasive.
ReplyDeleteIt compensates for room temperature!
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I love that it is non-invasive. That's important since my daughter practically lives at the doctor and is terrified of the ear thermometer.
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I love how fast it is! I can get in and take my son's temperature during the night without disturbing him too much. With frequent ear infections this is a must!
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I'm a Facebook fan of this thermometer.
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I like the fact it is so quick to take a temp and non invasive too
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of exergen on facebook
ReplyDeleteLove that it is mercury free and non invasive
ReplyDeleteI love how fast and easy it is!
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I love that I can take several temps very quickly.
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I like that it is non-evasive, easy to use and so accurate.
ReplyDeleteI like the fact my daughter won't have to gag anymore or have something in her ear. it's easy to use and gentle! love it!
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1000 scans a second
ReplyDeleteyou can use it even when they are sleeping!
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Thank you for a great giveaway! I really like that it is so invasive. It also can have a reading in 10-20 seconds. Thank you!
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I like that it works so fast the person barely even knows you're taking their temperature, and that it's more accurate than tympanic thermometers (which I've never thought were very accurate!)
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I love that it is non invasive and still VERY accurate.
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i like that it's non-invasive and gentle
ReplyDeleteI like that it's quick, easy and painless. I can even use it when my son is sleeping!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing is the patented software that allows for an accurate and fast reading.
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I love that it's quick, easy and non evasive.
ReplyDeleteI love that it takes 1,000 readings per second and it's non invasive.
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I like that it is non-invasive.
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my favorite feature? Hands down that it does not have to enter an orifice!
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I like that it's not invasive and also accurate.
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I love how quickly it gets an accurate reading. who wants to hold down a sick little one while trying to get a temp for a minute or more? This is an awesome product
ReplyDeleteI love how simple it is to use and so non-invasive, that you can use it on a sleeping child. Thanks.
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I like how easy it is to use. I also like the fact that it is rather large. I am always misplacing out thermometer.
ReplyDeletetakes less than 2 seconds - wow ,now that is real fast !
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I like that it's not invasive so I don't have to wake or bother my kids to check their actual temp and it's instantaneous!
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ReplyDeleteI like that it is more accurate than oral or ear thermometers...and I'm sure my little boy will like that it doesn't involve poking anything into his mouth or ear!!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter gets super high temperatures--usually between 104 and 105--and usually in the middle of the night. They have to be carefully monitored. This would make it so much easier and less intrusive, right now we use an oral digital.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com
I love that you can even take the temperature of a sleeping child! That's amazing!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing is I can use it while my daughter sleeps!! Thanks for the chance.
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I like that you can take a temp without having to wake a sick kid
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I like its accuracy. If the Dr's office uses it, I think it's the best choice for home too.
ReplyDeleteThe TemporalScanner Thermometer has been clinically tested for accuracy compared to rectal thermometers and temperature sensors inserted in the heart during course of patient treatment and accepted for use in major hospitals, making it the ideal thermometer for use with newborns, infants, children or adults.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite feature is that it is fast! It seems like forever to my boys when they get their temp taken lol!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about it is that it is easy to use and ACCURATE! Its so hard to get an accurate temp! Thanks for the chance! hawkgirl_16 {at} hotmail {dot} com
ReplyDeleteI like that it only takes a quick swipe across the forehead and gives an accurate reading. Sounds easy enough!
ReplyDeleteI like how accurate it is.
ReplyDeleteI love that it is a non-invasive system.
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I checked out fishful thinking
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I like the fact that it is a totally non-invasive system! Goodbye Trauma and Hello Comfort & Cooperation!
ReplyDeleteI love that it is used on the forehead.
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ReplyDeleteI love that even technologically impaired people can easily use it and use it accurately. Plus, it is so non-invasive and comfortable for the child. Perfect for all parties involved :)
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I checked out fishful thinking. It was interesting going through the quiz about how my child reacts to different situations and I liked the feedback that was given.
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Love that it is totally non-invasive
ReplyDeleteI like that it is non invasive. No passing of germs.
ReplyDeleteI love that it is quick to use. We have an old fashion mouth thermometer, and that takes a while.
ReplyDeleteI like that it takes temperature from temperal artery (non invasive)
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it's non invasive
ReplyDeleteI love that it's quick, accurate, and non-invasive.
ReplyDeleteI like everything! It's fast, easy, accurate, non-invasive, and I don't have to fight to get it!
ReplyDeleteit 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
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I love the speed with which it takes a temperature.
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I checked out Fishful Thinking. There are lots of interesting ideas.
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I love that it is more accurate and gentle. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
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I also love the non invasive aspect of it. To be able to take my 15 month old's temp while he's asleep would be a huge blessing.
ReplyDeleteI like that's easy to use!
ReplyDeleteIt's non-invasive...
ReplyDeleteThe temperature is large enough for me to see with my limited vision
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So MANY things! Non-intrusive (don't have to stick anything IN to anything); accurate (taps in to a core-temperature blood flow just fine); fast (a second or two, and done) and minimal sensory input (can take a temp without waking someone up) -- particularly pertinent with my younger son, autistic and sensory defensive, with the stubbornness (and almost the strength) of a mule! Thanks!
ReplyDelete"Fishful thinking"? Excellent, awesome, and pertinent!! NICE find -- went through the initial five-step quiz, and I'm impressed with the particular incidents chosen to illustrate their "reinforcing resilience" concept. All things that are difficult for younger kids still working out social dynamics and awareness, and things that really evoke a strong parental nurturing "wish I could help with that" response. Again, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI like that its non-invasive. I am not a fan of the "traditional" method of temperature taking. Not fun for anyone involved.
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It's non-invasive (most moms probably said that) but my Chubby-huggy just hates it when I take her temp, even under her arm.
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That it is a totally non-invasive system.
ReplyDeleteI'm a subscriber.
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ReplyDeleteI have a hard time getting my son's temperature and this sounds like it would make it easier. I like that I could do it when he is sleeping.
ReplyDeleteI love that its non invasive~
ReplyDeleteI love that it is more accurate than ear temperature.
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definitely that it's non invasive and the quick speed that it takes an actual temp
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My favorite feature is that it is non invasive and easy to use
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checked out Fishful Thinking. Cute little quiz
ReplyDeleteThe Exergen Temporal Scanner Thermometer is awesome. I take care of my 90 year old father and this gadget would really come in handy and make my job easier!
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that it is non-invasive and super easy to use.
I love that it is non-evasive. No need to wake them up to take their temp. It is so quick and accurate. I would LOVE to have this.
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ReplyDeleteI like that it is totally non-invasive. What a relief. garrettsambo@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI think the best thing about this is the non-invasive way it's used.
ReplyDeleteEven though it's going to be much more accurate I feel the way it's used is the best feature.
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I love that its non-invasive and takes the room temperature into account
ReplyDeleteI love that it is totally non invasive and used by hospitals
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ReplyDeleteI love that it is non-invasive and it can be used on several people without spreading germs!
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ReplyDeleteI like that it's the ideal thermometer for use with newborns, infants, children or adults.
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I like that it is very accurate and easy.
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nice quick and easy for kids and moms on the go!
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i love that The TemporalScanner has patented software, providing arterial heat balance
ReplyDeleteHi! what I love about the Exergen temporal Scanner is the fact that Exergen patented the Arterial Heat Balance Method!! So it automatically measures the ambient temperature at the very same time it is measuring the temperature over the temporal artery. After that it calculates heat loss (in a normal or cold room) or gain (in a hot room), and instantly computes an accurate body temperature. I feel that this is MORE reliable that the EAR method!
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I love that it has a one year warranty - our thermometer always seems to be broken when we need it, so reliability is a big plus.
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ReplyDeleteit's very accurate...this would be great...I feel like the kids are always getting ear infections
ReplyDeleteAdvanced, patented technology measures temperatures with a gentle stroke across the forehead.
ReplyDeleteI like the whole non-invasive feature. No waking up or really disturbing the child or person whose temperature you are taking - this alone makes it worthwhile!
ReplyDeleteI like that it works so quickly. Its not easy to keep a kid still long enough to take their temp.
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That it's accurate!!wombatspurple[at]yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI like that it is both accurate AND easy to use.
ReplyDeleteI like the fact that this one is non-invasive! My digital scanner is well past it's prime and cannot be trusted for a true reading. Who wants a mercury thermometer stuck into an orifice when you are coughing, sneezing or congested - or when you are nauseated or have diarrhea or vomiting? I love that the Exergen TemporalScanner is fast, accurate, and non - invasive! Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love how it's non-invasive & easy to read!
ReplyDeleteI hate try to clean the old kind in order not to spread germs.
This is perfect for a household with lots of kids.
I subscribe(foloow on blogger too)!
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I love the fact that you can get an accurate reading in just a few seconds. Nice!
ReplyDeleteLoved Fishful Thinking...especially the positive thinking stuff.
ReplyDeleteI love that it's non-invasive :)
ReplyDeletevery non-invasive:) ty 4 sponsoring this awesome giveaway and 4 the entry:)
ReplyDeleteI like that it is noninvasive
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I am a subscriber.
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I love the noninvasive feature and that it is accurate. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI love that its non-invasive!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite feature of the Temporal Scanner is that it's non-invasive.
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I checked out Fishful Thinking and thought it was very interesting.
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I like that the TemporalScanner Thermometer has been clinically tested for accuracy compared to rectal thermometers
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