Vicks Baby Rectal Thermometer - Blue/White product details page

Vicks Baby Rectal Thermometer - Blue/White

$10.99

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Product Information

The Vicks Baby Rectal Thermometer helps you easily check your baby's body temperature. It features a uniquely designed short ComfortFlex probe tip and the large display with backlighting makes reading the temperature easy. This thermometer produces a beeping sound when the reading is complete. Designed with a memory function, this mercury-free thermometer can recall the last temperature taken. It has an ergonomic design for comfortable handling. This digital baby thermometer is waterproof so cleaning and sterilization is a breeze. It's suitable for rectal use only and is intended for children aged 1 year and older.

  • Large display with backlight
  • Short probe for safe measurements
  • Easy to clean waterproof design
  • Number of Pieces: 1
  • Health Concern: Fever
  • Health Facts: Mercury-Free
  • For Use On: Rectal
  • Display Indicators: Ambient Temperature
  • Includes: Batteries, Instruction Manual
  • Material: Plastic
  • Manufacturer's Suggested Age: 1 Year and Up
  • Battery: Required, included: 1 alkaline

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other Info.

  • Online Item #: 12729442
  • Store Item Number (DPCI): 242-15-1558
  • Item can be gift wrapped.
  • Made in the USA or Imported
  • Warranty details

product specification

  • For Use On : Rectal
  • Care and Cleaning : Wipe Clean
  • Manufacturer Suggested Age : 1 Year and Up
  • Warranty Description : Lifetime Limited Manufacturer Warranty
  • Health Facts : Mercury-free
  • Product Length : 3.230
  • Number of Pieces in Set : 1
  • Legally Required Information : Healthcare Disclaimer
  • Display Indicators : Ambient Temperature
  • General Material : Plastic
  • Health/Beauty Concern : Fever
  • Power Source : Battery-powered
  • Includes: Health and Beauty Product : Instruction manual, Batteries
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what guests are saying 11 reviews
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  • You Get What You Pay For!
  • Jeremy's Mommy  Aug 22, 2011
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I purchased this thermometer knowing that rectal temperature is most accurate for babies. This gives the temperature very fast so that the thermometer isn't up baby's bum for an extremely long time! And it's easy to use. Highly recommend this to all moms.

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  • Safe purchase
  • Baby V's Mommy  Jun 14, 2011
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I was super concerned about having to take my baby's temperature from her rectum. I didn't want to have to guess how far to insert the thermometer or worry about hurting her. I have to take a rectal temperature each time I call an after hours service, which is more frequent as a new parent than I expected, and can easily comply with this product. Its easy to use and I feel confident in taking her temp. Its easy to read and easy to clean. All it takes is some petroleum jelly and you are good to go. When in need of the most accurate temp reading for your baby, this product is amazing. Before an ER visit, I took her temp and at the ER it was the same reading. This is a must have product.

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  • WORTH EVERY PENNY!!
  • Mom to Girls  Mar 16, 2011
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I cannot say enough about this thermometer! It is wonderful! We have had it since day one and our now 18 month old daughter still does not have any issues when we take her temp. It is easy to use, easy to read and we purchase some alcohol wipes which make it easy to clean. This is by far my number one item that I would recommend to other parents!!!!

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  • BEST BUY EVER!
  • Papa Julian's Mom  Aug 10, 2011
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It is easy, super fast and safe. When your baby is sick the last thing you want do is make them uncomfortable. I Love that it is digital and it saves your last recoding. Super, super fast and safe. The tip is so small you will not be worried about inserting it too deep and hurting your baby!

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  • still like after 2yrs
  • kmom  Aug 25, 2010
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We have been happy with this thermometer. always reads close to dr office. like how the tip is short but just long enough to take a temp. we have several thermometers that we got for shower gifts but this is always the one we use. never feel like the others are accurate.

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  • What the dr. Ordered.
  • Andrea  Oct 25, 2012
  • from Pearland,TX
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My pediatrician specifically recommended this thermometer and I can see why after one use. After fumbling with the regular thermometer that came in my baby care kit, and worrying if I was going to deep or not enough, the Vicks one takes away that worry. It's much smaller, has a short probe to eliminate the worry, plus the read out comes quick so you don't have to hold it in for a long time. Definitely a Must for babies!

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  • zoxgirl  Jun 29, 2011
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We bought this for our newborn baby and have only had to use it a few times thus far (she's 6 weeks now). We have had no issues using the product. It has a quick readout and I'm sure with a little Vaseline on the end it's barely noticeable for her. Recommended.

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  • Love this!
  • Cheryl R. Boyer  Dec 20, 2010
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This is such a wonderful tool! I rarely write reviews, but we love this thermometer. It is easy to use, of course, but the best part is that the tip is short and the body is wide (so you don't insert it too far). Our baby never has a problem with taking his temperature when we use this thermometer. Highly recommended!

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  • Easy to use and Accurate Reading.
  • FirstTimeMommy  Nov 22, 2010
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I bought this thermometer when my son was 2 months old. He Is now about to be 7 Months and still going strong. I had tried 2 other thermometers before this one that would jump from 102.9 to 98.7 in 5 minutes, But when I tried this one it always gave me the correct one and would re-take it it 5 and 6 times and it would always be the same. Its really quick to. It's worth getting.

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  • The only thermometer you'll need
  • lonestarmom  Dec 8, 2010
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I purchased several thermometers of different types when my baby was born, but now this is the only one I use. It's the most accurate and actually relativley simple to use. Easy to check temp during a diaper change and doesn't become a battle with the chilld like others on the market.

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