Winner: Temple Touch Thermometer Review & Giveaway

by Tia on November 1, 2009 · 78 comments

THE WINNER IS: Kristen

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27

Timestamp: 2009-10-30 00:15:42 UTC

**I have notified Kristen via email and if I do not hear back within 48 hrs I will select another winner. Thank you!

I was given the opportunity by Mom Select to try the Temple Touch Thermometer and having 2 kids that are anti-ear thermometers I was excited to give it a try.

During our week long flu battle 2 weeks ago we really gave this thermometer a run for its money and I was impressed with the quick and accurate temperature readings.

It is really easy to use. You simply follow these 3 quick steps.

The thermometer works in 3 easy and quick steps.

1) Press and release the power button to activate it. The display and light come on and you will hear 1 beep to indicate the unit is powered on.

2) Wait for 2 short beeps that indicate the thermometer is ready for use.

3) Place the sensor on the temple or under the arm. Listen for one long beep to indicate the temperature reading is ready.

Features:

* Measurement locations – temple and underarm
* Instant measurement, 6 – 8 seconds
* Room Temperature display.
* Large and easy to read back-lighted LCD
* ODPT® – Over Dose Protective Timer.
* Recalls last reading recorded
* Celsius/Fahrenheit scale readouts
* Simple to operate, no scanning required
* Family friendly, safe and gentle enough for newborns
* Meets ASTM Accuracy requirements

This is currently available for sale at Walgreens for $29.99. A great way to save money on this is to use Regoster Rewards to pay for it! You can get more detailed instructions on this thermometer here. I do recommend testing this out before you need to use it for a real fever. I had a fever myself when I first tried to use it and did not read the directions to know to wait for the 2 beeps and I got a little frustrated. Once I read the quick instructions I was able to get it to work fine but I could have saved myself some frustration.

Mom Select has given me a thermometer to give away too!

To enter:

1) Leave a comment letting us know what you look for in a thermometer.

For additional entries:

1) Subscribe or let me know you already do!

2) Share a fever reducing tip with us in the comments.

3) Share this giveaway on twitter, facebook or anywhere else!!

Giveaway ends on Friday October 30, 2009. I will close comments and announce the winner as soon as possible on Friday evening. Good Luck!!

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Laura Greenough October 23, 2009 at 4:12 am: I am always looking for a thermometer that is easy to use and provides a quick, accurate reading.
Melissa October 23, 2009 at 9:02 am: Quick and easy to read, especially at night without turning on the lights.
Lori S October 23, 2009 at 9:55 am: I am looking for a thermometer that is accurate.

Thanks!
Lori S October 23, 2009 at 9:55 am: Email subscriber.

Thanks!
Tassie October 23, 2009 at 10:16 am: I relly need a thermometer that I don’t have to hold my kiddos down to get their temp
Sonja October 23, 2009 at 11:18 am: I am always interested in a thermometer that gives an accurate reading.
Sonja October 23, 2009 at 11:19 am: I’m also a subscriber to your emails.
Thanks for all the great tips and giveaway opportunities!
Katherine C. October 23, 2009 at 1:08 pm: I look for a thermometer that is quick, accurate, and easy to use.
Jenn October 23, 2009 at 2:28 pm: I NEED a thermometer that actually tells me the right temp!!! & also one that is easy to use!
Steph October 23, 2009 at 4:34 pm: I would like for it to have an accurate reading and not go through batteries too quickly.
Steph October 23, 2009 at 4:35 pm: Tweet:
http://twitter.com/1day1dollar/status/5110070745
Ronda October 23, 2009 at 5:34 pm: I want accuracy first. I like the idea you can use it on the temple and in the arm pit. I can’t see so the large readout is a must.
tracy October 23, 2009 at 5:51 pm: I subscribe!
tracy October 23, 2009 at 5:53 pm: This looks like a great one, we have bought so many that are not accurate and take forever!
When my daughter has a fever, I give her a small rag damp with cool water on it to put on her face, she likes to do it herself.
Jenn October 23, 2009 at 6:14 pm: I like the fact that this themometer won’t wake my kiddos when I’m trying to take there temperature in the middle of the night or early morning. So much better than waking them up for an ear thermometer check.
Corrie @ "Cents"able Momma October 23, 2009 at 7:48 pm: I look for an accurate thermometer that gives a fast reading. A sick child never wants to hold still for me to take his temperature.
Corrie @ "Cents"able Momma October 23, 2009 at 7:48 pm: I subscribe to your blog .
Jen October 23, 2009 at 10:07 pm: I love that you can take the temperature without waking them.
Jen October 23, 2009 at 10:08 pm: I subscribe to your blog
Kerri October 23, 2009 at 10:14 pm: I look for a thermometer that takes their temp fast so my always moving kids!
Kerri October 23, 2009 at 10:15 pm: I subscribe to your emails!
Kerri October 23, 2009 at 10:16 pm: I don’t usually medicate my kids for a fever unless it it pretty high. This way, their bodies can fight whatever is making them sick on it’s own and get stronger. It also makes it easier to know if their temp is really going down when there is no medication involved.
Keri October 25, 2009 at 3:36 am: It’s got to be fast to keep up with my little ones!
Keri October 25, 2009 at 3:38 am: My tip is grapes flavored medicine, my kids ask for more!
cwaltz October 26, 2009 at 1:10 am: I look for accuracy, durability, ease of use, price and comfort when looking at thermometers.

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cwaltz October 26, 2009 at 1:17 am: My tip was given to me by the ER department at our local hospital. My two youngest tend to get really high fevers when they get fevers(we’re talking 103 and higher where you start worrying about seizures being next) they taught me to alternate Tylenol with Motrin for fever control. It also allows you to medicate more often then every six hours when fighting to bring that real high fever down.

I completely relate to your flu story. Our house has been battling it this week and it is absolutely no fun to have to wake sick kids up when you know they need their rest to help fight the infection. This would be a great tool to help out.

Christine
Kristen October 26, 2009 at 6:31 am: I would love one that is easy and accurate. Thanks for the giveaway!
Ashley Elaine October 26, 2009 at 7:02 am: Accuracy and doesn’t spread germs, I am not a fan of the ones in the mouth with the cover.
Angela C October 26, 2009 at 10:54 am: Quick, easy and accurate.
Lindsay October 26, 2009 at 11:04 am: my kid will not sit still long enough to take his tempeture with a normal thermotaer.
Lori Z. October 26, 2009 at 11:17 am: I need something that reads fast and is easy to use.
Brittany October 26, 2009 at 11:27 am: I am looking for a thermometer to give accurate readings! Believe it or not, they’re really hard to find!
Brittany October 26, 2009 at 11:30 am: A little tylenol goes a long way, but my favorite way to bring down a temperature is a cool bath!
Brittany October 26, 2009 at 11:30 am: I shared on my facebook!
Jay October 26, 2009 at 11:54 am: The speed of the temp. taking.
Gretta October 28, 2009 at 9:46 am: I think the quickness in registering a correct temperature is the most important aspect of a thermometer for me.
Gretta October 28, 2009 at 9:47 am: To bring down a temperature, we strip the kids out of their clothes and let them sit in a cool bath or put cold washrags on their heads & bellies.
kimberly October 28, 2009 at 8:03 pm: I need a thermometer that is fast and accurate. I’ve got to little ones and I can’t keep them still for 60 seconds to take a temp.
kimberly October 28, 2009 at 8:04 pm: popsicles works well when the kids are hot with fevers. it helps my 3 yrs old cool down and he enjoys it.
Steph October 29, 2009 at 8:28 am: I need one with easy to see display !
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Steph October 29, 2009 at 8:29 am: I subscribed
elisha revisky October 29, 2009 at 9:16 am: I love quick and easy.
Jaimee October 29, 2009 at 10:28 am: I look for a thermometer that’s quick & easy to use on squirmy/cranky kids!
Aymee October 29, 2009 at 11:33 am: I look for a themometer that is easy to use and fast. My kids don’t have much patience so I need it to be as fast as possible.
Trisha October 29, 2009 at 12:04 pm: Accuracy for sure!!
Trisha October 29, 2009 at 12:04 pm: I am a subscriber!
Trisha October 29, 2009 at 12:06 pm: We alternate between motrin and tylenol every four hours until the fever goes down seems to work really well!
Trisha October 29, 2009 at 12:07 pm: I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/Haydensmommy05/statuses/5266340488
Tanya October 29, 2009 at 12:24 pm: I look for a thermometer that is fast, accurate and not uncomfortable for the child.

Besides using Tylenol and Motrin to control fever, you could also try Belladonna – it’s a homeopathic.
Morgann Roddy October 29, 2009 at 12:36 pm: What I look for in a thermometer is something that’s reliable and quick. I care for a 2 year old AND a ninety-year old (who can’t hear and can barely see) so I need something that’s quick and accurate for the times when both of them are under the weather. Even if I don’t win this giveaway, I will be searching for this particular thermometer in stores because it’s got to be the most awesome innovation I’ve ever seen, and will certainly be looking for it in the stores.