- One second quick and accurate reading
- Tiny tip ideal for newborns
- Fever alert
- Memory stores nine readings
- Includes eight replacement hygiene covers
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Model Number42302071
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Closer to Nature Digital Ear Thermometer provides one second accurate readings for ultimate peace of mind.
The large LCD display makes it easy to read the temperature.
The tiny tip of the Closer to Nature Digital Ear Thermometer is suitable even for newborns.
Tommee Tippee’s new Closer to Nature Digital Ear Thermometer has a tiny tip that is ideal for newborn babies. Simply place in the ear, press the scan button and the temperature reading is shown clearly on the large LCD display.
Full feature list
- Tiny tip is ideal for newborns and suitable for the whole family
- One second accurate reading is a quick and easy way to take baby’s temperature
- Fever alert alarms when temperature is too high
- Easy to read large LCD display
- Stores nine memory readings allowing you to monitor baby’s temperature with ease
- Temperature given in Fahrenheit or Celsius
- Automatic power off after one minute, prolonging the battery life
The Closer to Nature Digital Ear Thermometer is supplied with eight replacement hygiene covers--additional replacement covers are available separately in packs of 40.
Why choose Tommee Tippee?
Tommee Tippee, from the UK based Mayborn Group Limited, is the Number 1 brand of baby feeding accessories in the UK and one of the top brands of infant products and accessories in the global market. Loved by parents and children alike, Tommee Tippee has received numerous brand accolades in Great Britain, including top ranks in the prestigious Mother and Baby Awards, a head-to-head assessment of competitive products voted by mums themselves.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This is a fantastic product. As a 1st time mum I do get tend to feel I am being a little over cautious and this Thermometer helps put my mind at rest. It is very quick and very easy to use. I would definately recommend it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I think ear thermometers are fantastic. Much safer than glass thermometers. Much easier with small childre than oral/rectal digital thermometers. Much more accurate than forehead strip thermometers. They have proved extremely helpful during the first 18 months of life of my twin girls in knowing when not to worry (temperature normal), when to administor some Calpol, and when to call the doctor / head to A&E.
I have previously used a very similar ear thermometer from Braun Braun Thermoscan IRT 3020 Compact Ear Thermometer and find Tommee Tippee's offering better in several respects. Most usefully, it has a backlit LCD display, which is great when you don't want to disturb little ones by turning on the main room light at night. Its sculpted shape is also easier to hold, and the two-button interface is much more straightforward to operate than the Braun's single button.
On the downside, the Tommee Tippee has more fragile disposable hygiene covers, which are applied using a separate applicator ring. I suspect I will lose this ring very quickly! Fortunately, it's possible to apply the covers without the aid of the ring, so long as you are careful. The instructions say to replace the hygiene cover for every reading; it also says that three readings should be taken every time the thermometer is used! This could rapidly get rather expensive, especially as only 8 covers are supplied. Fortunately again, it seems perfectly possible to keep reusing the same cover over a period of days, without its getting damaged. Of course, a new cover should be used when switching between users if any of them might have an ear infection. Lastly, the Tommee Tippee uses a lithium coin cell, which is less convenient and more costly to replace than the Braun's AAA cell.
The supplied instructions are rather poor: they suggest the memory stores only one reading when it in fact stores nine; they don't show the steps of removing the applicator ring or the hygeine cover, etc. Most importantly, they don't teach straightening the ear canal by pulling gently backwards and upwards on the ear (pinna) in order to ensure that the thermometer has line of sight of the ear drum. I have found this step to be absolutely critical to get consistent successive readings (within 0.2 degrees or so). This might explain why some reviewers have found the readings to be so inconsistent (another possibility is the presence of heavy ear wax).
I would highly recommend ear thermometers and this model has many attractive features.
I have previously used a very similar ear thermometer from Braun Braun Thermoscan IRT 3020 Compact Ear Thermometer and find Tommee Tippee's offering better in several respects. Most usefully, it has a backlit LCD display, which is great when you don't want to disturb little ones by turning on the main room light at night. Its sculpted shape is also easier to hold, and the two-button interface is much more straightforward to operate than the Braun's single button.
On the downside, the Tommee Tippee has more fragile disposable hygiene covers, which are applied using a separate applicator ring. I suspect I will lose this ring very quickly! Fortunately, it's possible to apply the covers without the aid of the ring, so long as you are careful. The instructions say to replace the hygiene cover for every reading; it also says that three readings should be taken every time the thermometer is used! This could rapidly get rather expensive, especially as only 8 covers are supplied. Fortunately again, it seems perfectly possible to keep reusing the same cover over a period of days, without its getting damaged. Of course, a new cover should be used when switching between users if any of them might have an ear infection. Lastly, the Tommee Tippee uses a lithium coin cell, which is less convenient and more costly to replace than the Braun's AAA cell.
The supplied instructions are rather poor: they suggest the memory stores only one reading when it in fact stores nine; they don't show the steps of removing the applicator ring or the hygeine cover, etc. Most importantly, they don't teach straightening the ear canal by pulling gently backwards and upwards on the ear (pinna) in order to ensure that the thermometer has line of sight of the ear drum. I have found this step to be absolutely critical to get consistent successive readings (within 0.2 degrees or so). This might explain why some reviewers have found the readings to be so inconsistent (another possibility is the presence of heavy ear wax).
I would highly recommend ear thermometers and this model has many attractive features.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Last time my little one had a temperature I used a thermometer that went in the mouth and it was hard to get a good reading when he was crying. This ear thermometer is great, in just one second you can tell if your little one has a fever.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Pretty good for older children with larger ear canals, but trickier to...
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Published 16 days ago by Emma W
Ticks all the boxes
This is a very handy device to have, that has replaced the under-the-arm thermometer we were using before. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Mr. Stuart Bruce
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Very innacurate!!!!!
I bought this when my 2nd child was born as I found using the other forehead and mouth thermometers stressful on my first child. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Cabbage
I love this
I have to admit, I am not used to buying this type of thermometer, and usually I would go for the standard under arm kind of thing, but having tried this I would certainly... Read more
Published 19 days ago by jimmyreviewer1988
Essential kit and easy to use
We had a cheap thermometer from a well known big supermarket which simply wasn't up for the job. This one however is fantastic - easy to use, lightweight, non intrusive and both... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sarah599
Infrared thermometer suitable for everyone; all ages and genders
The diameter of the tip is very small; it enters the ear canal comfortably. I love that it stores the last 9 readings, it makes comparisons easier. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Murdoch
Top Product
There are currently a lot of digital thermometers on the market with a big price range from a few pounds upwards. Read more
Published 1 month ago by A R Hartley
Reliable and Easy to Use
The Tommee Tippee Close to Nature Digital Ear Thermometer is very easy to use. Gone are the days of trying to shake the mercury down in a thermometer and holding it under your... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pompom
Disappointing
We were looking for a good quality thermometer for our 4 month old baby and as such were prepared to pay a bit more to get a fast reliable temperature reading without stressing out... Read more
Published 1 month ago by S&M Krause
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