Model V932. ComfortDisc technology. 60-Second readings. Professional accuracy. Soft and gentle way to take temperatures. Professional accuracy. The Vicks Underarm Thermometer is designed specially for measuring underarm (axillary) temperatures of children. It's perfect for children who are too old for rectal measurements yet too young to hold a thermometer in their mouth. Features: 60-Second readings. Unique ComfortDisc for gentle, accurate measurements. Large LCD display and comfortable finger grips. Beep signals when temperature reading is complete. Memory recalls last temperature taken for fever tracking. Waterproof ComfortDisc for easy cleaning. Why Underarm? The axillary artery is a reliable place for taking temperatures. It is an age-old method. With any thermometer, it is important to measure the hotspot under the arm to ensure an accurate reading. Unlike regular thermometers, the unique ComfortDisc is designed to find the hotspot easily and comfortably every time. Accurate to +/- 0.2 degrees F. Hospital tested. This thermometer is for household use only. Battery included. Lifetime Guarantee.
For children ages 2 to 6 who are too young for oral thermometers, this underarm model works accurately to within +/- 0.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The unique ComfortDisc design comprises two round flat disks turned at an angle to each other, one with a partial metal loop that snuggles under the arm in what's known as the hotspot, and one that features an on/off button and the easy-to-read LCD display. After four to five minutes the thermometer beeps, signaling that the temperature reading is completed. In order to track the course of a fever, the memory recall function lets you compare the child's current temperature with the previous reading. Waterproof, the thermometer cleans with soap and water or rubbing alcohol, while soft finger-grips on the sides offer a secure grip. Compact and lightweight with an included battery, the ComfortDisc measures 3-3/4 by 1-1/2 inches. --Ann Bieri
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0
Best Thermometer for us ever.:
My oldest is 8 and my youngest is 5. I have owned one of these for a very long time. I always did rectal while infants, tried the ear ones totally hated them. I found this one day and it has been my favorite house gadget ever. Not sure what happened to all the people with the negative reviews, but this has been on the money when compared to taking to our doctors. I just put the metal piece in the hot spot under the arm, hold them while it is reading and beep all done. I misplaced my first one and actually... more info
Beeps aren't accurate - don't buy:
The thermometer beeps quickly, but it's not actually done. If I keep hitting the button it finally reaches a more accurate temperature. My son's fever has been up to 102 but this thermometer will go up to 99 and beep, then after three or more rounds it will finally top out near what my forehead thermometer says. The first beep does come quickly, but it is NOT correct.
The best baby gift ever!:
I don't really know how this compares speed-wise, but it is soooo easy to use: just pop it under the arm and cuddle! My son doesn't mind it at all (he is 2 years old now), and I would be lost without it. I was given two different ear thermometers, and I can NEVER get them to work. Especially when I needed them. Other thermometers under the arm will poke kids, and I couldn't imagine using a rectal thermometer every time I suspect he has a temperature. I've been buying it for my friends whenever... more info
Incredibly convenient:
I LOVE this thermometer. I have five children, and don't have to worry about sterilizing the thermometer between uses. It's so much easier to get a temperature while hugging and rocking a sick baby than with a rectal thermomter! Tnis is my favorite baby gift, too. Even if the family has other children, they don't have THIS!
