This no-touch thermometer has 126,000+ 5-star ratings (and it’s under $25!)

Over the past several years, our thermometer has seen more action than ever. Between Covid, RSV, the flu and good old fashioned colds, it ranks right behind the TV remote for hours logged on a single appliance. (More or less.)

After trying the old fashion under the arm thermometers (and failing) and buying cheap thermometers online (which broke within minutes of opening) I am now a convert and love a good forehead infrared thermometer that the whole family can use.

Because I love deals I found this highly reviewed iHealth thermometer on sale on Amazon and have been using it ever since. And I’m far from the first person who raves about it. Not only is it Amazon’s #1 best selling baby thermometer, it’s also racked up a 4.4 star rating from over 126K+ happy customers. Reading through, it’s beloved by nurses and parents and gets high marks for how easy it is to use. And since it vibrates to let you know when it starts and finishes, it’s basically fool-proof. (The alternative struggle of beeps and boops and wondering if it’s working is real.)

Here’s a verified review from a top contributor at Amazon:

“I mainly purchased this for the middle of the night. My littles tend to spike their fevers at night and they always feel like they are 500 degrees. I wanted a way to take their temp without disturbing them. This is PERFECT for that. No beeping, no bright lights, easy to hold and use. That being said, the people complaining about inaccuracy aren’t using it in the proper spot. I tested this by measuring different areas of the forehead and they are not all the same temp with or without a fever. You need to aim it at the center of the forehead about a fingers width away and you’ll be all set!”

Like the reviewer, we also love the how easy it is to get a read on a wiggly (or sleeping!) toddler. The fact it’s silent and not overly bright is great when we have to sneak into their room to check and the read out is basically instant.

Looking for a medicine cabinet upgrade? Check out the iHealth thermometer here!

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1. iHealth no-touch forehead thermometer

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$22.89

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A version of this article was originally published on December 21, 2021. It has been updated.