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Vicks Baby Rectal Thermometer Baby Thermometer for Rectal Temperature, Short and Flexible Tip with Fast Read Times and Large Digital Display

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,391 ratings
Brand Vicks
Special Feature High Accuracy
Color White/Blue
Age Range (Description) Baby
Display Type LCD
Product Care Instructions Clean the sensor area of the thermometer only by washing with soap and warm water or rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol). Wipe dry with soft cloth. Do not submerge the readout display of the thermometer in water. This will cause the thermometer to no longer function properly. Do not boil or clean in dishwasher. This will cause the thermometer to no longer function and will void the warranty. See more
Unit Count 1 Count
Power Source Battery Powered
Number of Batteries 1 Unknown batteries required. (included)
Item Length 8.1 Inches

About this item

  • Plastic
  • Made in US
  • RECTAL THERMOMETER FOR BABIES: The short, flexible tip makes this baby thermometer gentle and safe to use for taking your baby's rectal temperature. The large digital display gives a fast, accurate reading so you quickly know if your infant has a fever.
  • DIGITAL THERMOMETER: Digital thermometers provide fast, easy to read temperatures so you can tell if you or your child has a fever quickly and accurately. A sick baby or child is never fun, but Vicks digital thermometers make sick days easier to handle.
  • VICKS THERMOMETERS: Vicks helps you help your family feel better and get healthy during a cold or the flu. While humidifiers, vaporizers, NyQuil, DayQuil, VapoRub and other cold and flu medications help relieve symptoms, thermometers help you track them.
  • VICKS FOR FLU SEASON: A fever can be a symptom of many sicknesses, including colds or ear infections, & fevers are also symptoms of the flu, common in the colder months. A fever can be one of the first signs of sickness, especially in babies & children. LCD display technology
  • THE MOST USED THERMOMETERS BY PEDIATRICIANS: Your family's health is important to you & Braun makes digital thermometers you can rely on.

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Vicks has been the relief people used for over 100 years and will continue to build on its legacy by developing and refining products people can trust for years to come.

Product Description

Vicks Baby Rectal Thermometer.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.1 x 4 x 3.4 inches; 0.8 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ V934
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Unknown batteries required. (included)
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 25, 2004
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Vicks
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0002AHVZU
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,391 ratings

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Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
2,391 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, safety, accuracy, and size of the thermometer. For example, they mention it's reliable, easy to use, and compact. That said, they appreciate the small probe and the fact that it takes the guesswork out of how far to place the sensor tip.

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151 customers mention140 positive11 negative

Customers find the thermometer easy to use. They say it's simple to operate with one hand, and it doesn't hurt.

"...This is easy to use and is designed in a way that you can't insert it too far (def gives peace of mind for a first time mama)...." Read more

"...Went with this one anyway. I can say that when it works it is easy to use and precise, in that I got very repeatable measurements going the rectal..." Read more

"...1. Wash carefully. This is easy enough to do. We then use an alcohol swab to ensure it's sanitized.2. Keep spare batteries on hand...." Read more

"...It was easy to put a little Vaseline on the tip and slide it in, and it read SO QUICK. Seriously, maybe 10 seconds and it would beep...." Read more

140 customers mention118 positive22 negative

Customers like the quality of thermometer. They say it's the most reliable way to get body temperature for a baby, it'll read the temperature pretty well, and it works wonders. Some customers also mention that it'd be great for babies and that it takes temps that are consistent with their pediatrician's measurements.

"This is truly an amazing product. As a first time mom I was terrified to check my babies temperature when he was just a couple months old, rectally...." Read more

"...So this is a good thermometer, just don't wash it with a faucet, use wipes.Original 8/19/2011:..." Read more

"...tip in too far, and for the most part, I think it gives an accurate rectal temperature reading...." Read more

"...It's a great brand that I trust as well!" Read more

118 customers mention109 positive9 negative

Customers like the reading speed of thermometer. They mention that it gives an accurate reading super fast, and it doesn't upset their baby. They appreciate the quick delivery and customer service.

"...It is really fast in reading the temperature, and seems quite accurate...." Read more

"...Pros:It's quick readAccurate, as far as I can tell. Certainly better than the myriad other thermometers I have tried..." Read more

"...It is so much faster than a regular thermometer. I did not realize how important this would be, but it is...." Read more

"...have to worry if you are sticking it too far, and it gives an accurate reading super fast!" Read more

116 customers mention88 positive28 negative

Customers like the accuracy of the thermometer. They say it's very accurate, foolproof, and quick to take a temperature. Some say it takes the guesswork out of how far to place the sensor tip.

"...It is really fast in reading the temperature, and seems quite accurate...." Read more

"...I can say that when it works it is easy to use and precise, in that I got very repeatable measurements going the rectal route..." Read more

"...Pros:It's quick readAccurate, as far as I can tell. Certainly better than the myriad other thermometers I have tried..." Read more

"...He is now at 98.6. The thermometer doesn't seem to be accurate and takes way too long to get a reading." Read more

61 customers mention58 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the safety of the thermometer. They say the tip is just long enough and will not harm baby. The thermometer is made of flexible material that makes usage safer. It takes away the fear of hurting the baby from parents who aren't familiar with thermometers. The wide handheld side that also protects the baby. It is small and has a safety feature to prevent you from going in too far. Overall, customers are happy with the accuracy and how it's not intimidating to use on baby.

"...Baby tolerated very well, until he got older...." Read more

"...The safe probe is awesome and it’s also compact and not bulky! 10/10" Read more

"...this thermometer is that it has a short AND flexible tip, so you can't hurt the baby. It's also digital, and gives a reading within 10 seconds...." Read more

"...Overall, love this product because it takes away the stress and worry of potentially causing harm to your child by improper use that is possible..." Read more

58 customers mention55 positive3 negative

Customers find the thermometer compact, easy to store, and easy to use. They also appreciate the short length and the fact that the probe is small. Customers also mention that the thermoper is compact and not bulky.

"...when it works it is easy to use and precise, in that I got very repeatable measurements going the rectal route..." Read more

"...It is so easy to clean, use, and store. It's also convenient to travel with." Read more

"...The safe probe is awesome and it’s also compact and not bulky! 10/10" Read more

"...The benefit of this thermometer is that it has a short AND flexible tip, so you can't hurt the baby...." Read more

147 customers mention56 positive91 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the thermometer. Some mention that it works well and gives a fast reading, while others say that it can easily short out and stop working if you get it wet around the edges. Some say that the second one wouldn't turn on at all, even though it came with a battery installed.

"...I decided to wash the tip one day, and boom, thermometer is no longer working. Display is difficult to read. Sometimes wouldn't switch on...." Read more

"...It is so easy to clean, use, and store. It's also convenient to travel with." Read more

"...Unfortunately the second one wouldn't turn on at all, right out of the box...." Read more

"Works fine but I really wish the display lit up. Half the time I'm checking the baby's temp in the dark and can't see anything." Read more

50 customers mention0 positive50 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the screen of thermometer. They mention that the digital display is broken, the button to turn it on fell apart, and the bottom half of the display was also broken. Some say that the thermometer has a high defect rate and does not hold up.

"...That is - the display only works with the baby situated one way, which is annoying. Otherwise it seems to work well...." Read more

"...Seemed sturdy and nice when I bought it but it degraded fast." Read more

"...This is the SECOND thermometer I brought within a year and it BROKE AGAIN! I don’t know why everyone rates this so high!..." Read more

"...worked great, was fast and accurate, but then parts of the display started going out right about 6 months after I purchased it...." Read more

Would be great if I didn't receive a defect!!
1 Star
Would be great if I didn't receive a defect!!
I loved this thermometer, it made taking a temperature easy. We bought it because of the waterproof design but immediately after a single use and washing/rinsing with water the numbers inside have become hard to see and read properly. As can be seen in the picture there is an opening near the sensor and in the plastic that houses the digital readout. (under the word VICKS) this was a brand new item that looked fine in the package but is essentially now junk because of a defect.
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Kate G
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and Gives Peace of Mind
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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I had this thermometer with my first and bought it again for my second. This is easy to use and is designed in a way that you can't insert it too far (def gives peace of mind for a first time mama). Our pediatrician told me temps are more accurate when taken rectally and this thermometer makes it easy. It is also back lit so if you need to read it at night it's perfect.
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Sleepy PA
5.0 out of 5 stars Super safe, easy to use
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2022
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This is truly an amazing product. As a first time mom I was terrified to check my babies temperature when he was just a couple months old, rectally. But the way that this thermometer is shaped it gives you peace of mind to know that there’s no way you can push it in too far and hurt your little one. It is really fast in reading the temperature, and seems quite accurate. I just used a little lubricant to help it go in, and afterwards wiped it off with an alcohol wipe. I’ve bought this several times since I received it, for baby shower gifts. Baby tolerated very well, until he got older. Can use for axillary (armpit) temp also when they get older, just look up differences on those temperatures.
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WestWorks
5.0 out of 5 stars Precise and Easy But Don't Get It Wet
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2011
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Update 5/5/2016: I'm bumping it up to 5 stars because it started working again, and now almost 5 years later the battery finally died. We kept the 2nd one Amazon sent us for our 2nd kid, and it has been working too. So this is a good thermometer, just don't wash it with a faucet, use wipes.

Original 8/19/2011:
I hated researching for a baby thermometer, spent way too much time on Amazon since all of them have some negative reviews and their is no clear winner. Went with this one anyway. I can say that when it works it is easy to use and precise, in that I got very repeatable measurements going the rectal route (cannot comment on accuracy because I did not compare it to a NIST standard). It is easy to use with a screaming wiggling baby and the beeping lets you know you have your measurement, and that measurement is locked on the display until you turn it off. That is all great.

The reason I give this 3 stars is that after two uses the LCD screen filled up with moisture and became unreadable. This was after gently cleaning with soap and water as stated in the instructions. It is a very poor design that water can get in the LCD screen, I mean this is something you stick up your childs rectum, of course it is going to see a little moisture, and I was even being careful having read about this problem in other reviews. Just one simple O-Ring seal and this thermometer would be 5 stars and be the clear Amazon favorite.

Amazon is sending me another, which is great, and meanwhile 12 hours later the LCD screen seems to be drying out enough to function. Perhaps I can update this to 4 stars if it salvages itself.
5 people found this helpful
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MerryWeather
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2014
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I have been using this thermometer on my twin boys since they were babies. As others reviews state there are a couple of things to be aware of:

1. Wash carefully. This is easy enough to do. We then use an alcohol swab to ensure it's sanitized.
2. Keep spare batteries on hand. It takes SR41. I found this out the hard way. Had to send my husband to a 24 hour pharmacy at 2am. Thankfully he can home with the same thermometer so now we have a back up thermometer AND spare batteries. Nothing worse than your little one having a fever and not knowing if you need to take him or her to the ER
3. Have a water based lubricant on hand. Maybe two tubes in case like me you are adept at misplacing things. It is not OK to use a petroleum based product on a child

Pros:
It's quick read
Accurate, as far as I can tell. Certainly better than the myriad other thermometers I have tried
Cannot be inserted too far due to its design which is so reassuring

Cons:
The shape is a bit awkward to clean

After too much time and one very frightening febrile seizure (as a result of NOT having a reliable thermometer on hand) I happened upon this great product. Peace of mind in an area where parents really need it. Can not recommend this thermometer enough.

One last thing. I have found a great way to reduce a fever is to bathe my children in a luke warm bath. A cold bath will cause the body to increase its temperature. I did this at 2am (while hubby went to the all night pharmacy! ) just this morning. My son who is now 3.5 thought this was the most amazing treat to have a bath without his twin brother using only a night light :)
6 people found this helpful
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HT
4.0 out of 5 stars Only clean with alcohol and cotton
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2015
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Do not try to wash this with soap and water --- it will damage the screen, regardless of how careful you are to only wash the tip. I had my first Vicks thermometer for 2 years, cleaning it only with alcohol and cotton. I decided to wash the tip one day, and boom, thermometer is no longer working. Display is difficult to read. Sometimes wouldn't switch on. I bought a second one, because it worked well for us the past 2 years, but this time I will not wash it anymore and just clean it with alcohol and cotton.
I like it because its design prevents you from pushing the tip in too far, and for the most part, I think it gives an accurate rectal temperature reading.
For those who get different readings at one sitting --- it's probably because you held the thermometer differently each time. I get that some times --- when I held thermometer too loose, or squeezed baby's thighs too tight -- the readings could be different. If you use it properly, it should give you an accurate reading. Unless of course, you got a defective item.
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An A
5.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes simple is best
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023
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I have used a couple of different thermometers from different brands, and have learned that this simple design is truly best. It is so easy to clean, use, and store. It's also convenient to travel with.
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Carmen Huaracha
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
Reviewed in Mexico on June 26, 2023
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Es un buen producto, solo se recomienda tener a la mano un convertidor para °C
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Arturo Amador Cruz
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect, hast and easy to use.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2014
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I love the fact that the tip is so small. I was afraid to read my baby's temperature rectally. With this thermometer, I can do it fast and in the most accurate way.
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