Health & safety · Last checked Sep 30, 2026
Braun ThermoScan Ear Thermometer
Verdict
BabyGearLab's Editors' Choice: quick, accurate ear readings with solid build quality. Ear thermometers aren't recommended for newborns, so pair it with a rectal one.
Ear infraredDisposable coversEditors' Choice
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Fast and accurate
- Well made
- Hands-free cover eject
Recurring complaints
- Needs disposable covers
- 20-minute room acclimation
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below. Not quotes.
Materials & safety check
!AgeUse a rectal reading for babies under 6 months
✓RecallsNone found in CPSC data
When to buy it
Before birth
Have a rectal-capable thermometer ready
Under 3 months
Call the pediatrician for any fever; rectal readings are the standard
Toddler years
Ear or forehead models get easier to use
Consider instead: Vicks SpeedRead for newborns.
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