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Dr Madre Digital Infrared Forehead Thermometer for Baby Infant Toddler Child and Adults FDA Cleared
Last Updated: May 16, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
885
Old Reviews
673
Unverified
95
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LCD
TYPE
221.13 grams
WEIGHT
100 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 117 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Accuracy
24thermometer, readings, reading, inaccurate, rectal
+71%
-29%
" ... This thermometer appears to be accurate. ... "
" ... Accurate to within .5 degrees of oral thermometers. ... Our testing showed it varied by as much as a degree from reading to reading on the baby, and could never get as accurate as the rectal. ... "
" ... The temperature readings are accurate. ... "
" ... Great, fairly accurate measurement when compared to a rectal thermometer. ... "
" ... Update: the company wrote me with some suggestions so my reading would be “accurate”, this isn’t my first rodeo with an infrared thermometer, so I know how to use it, always same distance, clean forehead,, etc etc, in their message they fail to send an email I could contact, THIS THERMOMETER it’s NOT ACCURATE and it’s actually dangerous, same thing happened all over again, preschool,er. ... "
" ... Very accurate, used my oral thermometer to take a reading and this one was on point. ... "
" ... Pretty accurate for a non contact thermometer. ... "
" ... But it's fairly accurate. ... "
Ease of Use
14thermometer, simple, quick, easy, use
+86%
-14%
" ... Very simple and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and seems to work well in my wife and myself. ... "
" ... Easy and works well ... "
" ... makes any moms life easier . ... "
" ... I just got it, the packaging is very nice and its very easy to use . ... "
" ... This thermometer is Very fast reading and easy to use. ... "
" ... It's quick and easy to use and with the no contact ability to take temperatures it's very convenient. ... "
Product Reliability
11months ago, weeks, thermometer, fever, defective
+27%
-73%
" ... My son could have died! ... "
" ... Broken after 2 years of use. ... "
" ... Not reliable, at all. ... "
" ... I stopped using the device. ... "
" ... I purchased it two months ago and have only used it a handful of times. ... "
" ... stopped working after 8 months. ... "
" ... Does not read correctly half the time ... "
" ... Stopped working less than 3 months after purchasing. ... "
Price
9worth, waste of money, spending, money, waste your money
+44%
-56%
" ... Don't waste your money. ... "
" ... waste of money! ... "
" ... I do not recommend spending your money on this. ... "
" ... Not worth the price. ... "
" ... This was a waste of money. ... "
For Kids
6child, fever, thermometer
+50%
-50%
" ... We've had it for a little over a year and its not once ever shown that my child had a fever. ... "
" ... My 9 year old son has febrile seizures and sometimes this does not show a good reading so we know when it is time to treat per medical guidelines. ... "
" ... It read 97.6 and I knew it was wrong I ended up taking my child to the ER and he really had a 103.3 fever. ... "
Volume
6beep, voice, thermometer, noise, little loud
-100%
" ... And yes, it is very loud. ... "
" ... worked great at first, other than the voice is a little loud and unnecessary. ... "
" ... My main complaint is the noise when you turn it on make sure you are in the next room even with the voice turned off the beep is extremely loud for a thermometer. ... "
" ... The one thing that bothers me is that the beep sound when you press the scan button is very loud for taking measurements when the baby sleeps. ... I couldn't find a way to turn the beep sound off. ... "
Sound Quality
5voice, thermometer, noise, way to turn, turned
+20%
-80%
" ... My main complaint is the noise when you turn it on make sure you are in the next room even with the voice turned off the beep is extremely loud for a thermometer. ... "
" ... I couldn't find a way to turn the beep sound off. ... "
Battery Life
5spare batteries, comes with batteries
+40%
-60%
" ... I changed the batteries, used it again, same result. ... "
" ... The first set of batteries only lasted a couple of weeks before I had to change them. ... "
" ... I wouldn't recommend this if your looking for a product that lasts. ... "
Capacity
4one, house, temp, room, perfect
+100%
" ... Perfect for family use!! ... "
" ... This season the family had lots of colds and fevers. ... "
" ... It's also great for checking the rooms temp. ... "
Overall performance
4really, works, use, product, easy
+75%
-25%
" ... Really nice product, I did 3 measurements and got the same result, so it is stable and fast. ... "
" ... Works really fast! ... "
" ... Super fast and easy to use, and my toddler doesn't mind it at all. ... "
Returns
3late, unfortunately, refund
-100%
" ... Consistently Inaccurate, & unable to exchange or return. ... "
" ... I wish I could return it but of course it’s too late. ... "
" ... Unfortunately it is too late to return! ... "
Cooling
3temperatures, temperature, cold
+67%
-33%
" ... I also love that it takes the temperature of any room as well. ... "
" ... I also love the convenience of checking room temperatures. ... "
Call quality
3turn, turned, thermometer, noise, loud
+33%
-67%
" ... I give it two stars because you cannot turn off the beep, only the voice. ... "
" ... My main complaint is the noise when you turn it on make sure you are in the next room even with the voice turned off the beep is extremely loud for a thermometer. ... "
Size
3protective, handy, comes, case, also
+100%
" ... it fits in my pocket along w/ tape n our scissors (if that helps u gauge the size). ... "
" ... Perfect for traveling. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 221.13 grams
Size: 100 meters
Display
Type: LCD