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Review and Giveaway: Exergen TemporalScanner

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Using an ear thermometer to take an infant’s temperature:  difficult

Using an ear thermometer to take an infant’s temperature who has an ear infection:  impossible

Finding the Exergen TemporalScanner:  a godsend!

My girls are no strangers to ear infections.  We have spent many nights in tears trying to get an accurate temperature reading with an ear thermometer.  Fortunately, the Family Review Network introduced me to the Exergen TemporalScanner, a non-invasive thermometer which uses infared technology to measure temperature with one quick and easy stroke across the forehead.  In addition to being easier, the temporal scanner has been proven to be more accurate than ear thermometers.

How is this possible?  The process is explained at the website:

First it scans like a video camera, capturing naturally emitted infrared heat from the arterial blood supply at about 1000 “frames” per second, locking in the highest temperature it senses and;

Second, at the same time, a patented system measures the ambient temperature of the site where the temperature is being taken. The patented “arterial heat balance” (AHB) software then synthesizes the two separate readings to accurately determine and display body temperature.”

exergenUsing the temporal scanner was so easy.  To use, you simply press the scan button and touch the sensor to the middle of the forehead.  Keeping the button pressed, move the scanner across the forehead to the temple and release.  Last week, Lily was sick with a stomach virus, so I had the opportunity to really test out the product.  What I really loved is that I could take her temperature while she was sleeping without waking her up!  Now that she has recovered, she agreed to let me show you how the temporal scanner works.

It really is THAT easy!

I also wanted to mention that when I took Lily to the pediatrician, I was surprised to see that the practice uses the very same Exergen Temporal Scanner! Now I KNOW that I will have the same temperature reading as my pediatrician.

Want to try it out?  One lucky reader will win an Exergen TemporalScanner of their very own!

How to enter:

1.  Visit Exergen and tell me why you want to try this product!

Additional entries (leave each entry as a separate comment):

1.  Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog.

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Contest ends at 11:59CST on April 2, 2009.  Prizes not claimed in 72hours will be forfeited.  Open to U.S. Residents only.

253 thoughts on “Review and Giveaway: Exergen TemporalScanner”

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  3. looks easy to use and not have a child or adult wiggly smiggly under the tongue- looks like something great that you don’t have to poke or prod or buy sleeves for

  5. I love that this is so accurate and easy to use.
    This would be so Perfect for my oldest daughter who is exrecting our first grandbaby soon.
    Thank you so much for the chance to win.

  9. Oh I love this, The ones that go in your ear are not that accurate. And the digital,, well I just don’t wanna get in to that. So this is great! Thanks.

  12. I would really love to try this TemporalScanner! I love that it is more accurate than other thermometers and I love that it’s so easy to use. Thanks so much and please enter me.

  14. I think it would be way easier to take the temperature and less wiggling of kids. Excellent invention.

  27. I want this because it is more accurate than an ear thermometer, which is what we use. We don’t like the ear thermometer, because if you take the temperature even 2 minutes apart, it is always way different. I never know what the actual temperature really is.

  29. I want to be able to give this to my granddaughter who has a 2 month old and is uncomfortable with other methods of temp taking.

  34. I would love this because it is so easy to use! Just press the button and hold while you scan it scross the forehead!

  35. I so need this I have three young children and when one gets sick they all do. The ear one I bought sounded good at the time but it is not accurate and no good with an ear infection, they use these at my doctors office so I know they are accurate and easy

  36. With six children in the house, this would be a great product to have. I particularly like that it’s non-invasive.

  38. I like that this is not invasive. I thought the one for the ear was wonderful until I had to deal with a wiggling child and constantly changing readings.

  39. I would like to try this because I think it would be easier to use and more accurate than the ear kind I have now. Much easier to use on a fussy/sick little one

  41. The temporal artery thermometer scans the forehead area for the temporal artery and it is almost impossible to miss the artery during a scan. My Dr. has one and I am jealous. So done with rectal temps! My little boy has a fever right now and wish this was in the house.

  42. I LOVE that you can use it while they’re asleep. What an awesome invention. Thermometers have come such a long way since I was a child.

  44. I want this thermometer so I can take my son’s temperature when he is asleep. I also like how accurate it is.

  51. My two year old son just had a fever last week, and this would have been a lifesaver. He just does not get the concept of a thermometer, I love how quick and easy this is.

  56. I like the face that its noninvasive and it’s considered to be very accurate due to the fact it measures directly over the temporal artery. Thanks for the chance to win!

  57. You can get the results just so fast and easy! My grandson is autistic. Taking his temperature can be a challenge.

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  60. I want to win this because none of my kids will sit still for a temp reading that takes longer than a minute. Thanks for the chance!

  66. I so want to try this because it is so gentle and non-invasive. I think my son would enjoy taking his temperature this way.

  78. I like the patented technology that allows an accurate temperature reading with just a gentle swipe of the instrument over baby’s forehead.

  79. I would like to try it because not only is it very accurate, but it is quick and easy. It is hard to get my son to keep a thermometer in his mouth for long when he is sick with a cough and/or stuffy nose.

  83. I love how easy it is and non-invasive – it’d be great for a worrier like me with an 11 month old

  84. I would love to have this because it is so easy to use, doesn’t annoy the child and I am a first time mom so this is a must.

  85. I learned that this is a totally non-invasive means of taking a temperature and that it is sold at Costco (my favorite store!) As a mom of 4, including a four-month-old baby, I could definitely get a lot of use out of this thermometer. I especially love the fact that when my little ones are feeling bad and want to sleep, I can take their temperature without disturbing them.

    I remember seeing this thermometer at the hospital and thinking it was awesome! Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity.

  86. I really need one of these! My son gets ear infections pretty frequently and this would be awesome to monitor his temperature quickly and quietly without disturbing him too much during the night.

  87. I would love to get this because my son is 6 months old. The few times I’ve used the thermometer we have on him (under his armpit), it has timed out before it got a good reading–and that was about after 2 minutes!! It has not been fun to hold a crying squirmy boy still long enough to take his temperature! This would make it a more reliable reading and be much quicker–thus saving my sanity!!!

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  89. Excellent product! Babies really hate rectal thermometers-who can blame them! I would love to have this-thanks!

  90. I’m a Pediatric Neonatal Nurse and can you believe I do not have one of these? I think EVERY home NEEDS one, however. The Exergen Temporal Scanner removes the guess work out of taking a temp!

    All the “what if’s” are removed!
    The OLD Fashioned Thermometers cause you to wonder the following:
    Do I have the thermometer under the tongue?
    Was it in long enough?
    Did I do it right?
    How do ya clean this thing?

    And, the OLD Fashioned kinds of thermometers are intimidating to a new mom taking a rectal temp, lets face it!!!

    That’s why I love the Exergen TemporalScanner!!!!
    Leslie
    http://leslielovesveggies.blogspot.com/

  96. I desperately need one of these. My son runs SUPER high fevers and doesn’t do well with the oral thermometer. Because he runs such high ones (103.5 on average) we need accuracy and it seems very inappropriate to do rectal, even though it is the most accurate other than this product.

  97. I would love to try this because my little man spikes high fevers really fast, so when he’s sick we’re constantly trying to take his temperature…Not so fun with a toddler! This sounds like just what we need! Thanks for the chance to win one!
    sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com

  100. Could use this at school, since mom is not here to take care of me, and would save a trip to the school nurse.

  101. Wow! Are we in a great time or what? This is the ultimate thermometer. It’s easy to use, quick, and sanitary. I would like to win this.

  102. I would love this because when we take baby’s temp under her arm , she cries. This is quick, accurate, and easy. What could be better?!

  104. It’s almost impossible to get my girls to stand still long enough to take their temps. This would be a blessing to have in my household!

  106. My 2 year old hates having his temp taken (under his arm). This would make things so much easier. Thanks!

  113. I like it because it is not invasive.. no sticking it into the child’s body ANYWHERE. I also like using the thermometer that is the physician’s choice.

  114. Oh I have been looking at these for some time now debating on whether or not it was accurate enough. I am really glad you reviewed it and would LOVE to have one! I really like the fact that you just place it to your head and viola!

  115. Their product description says it all: “The TemporalScanner Thermometer is a totally non-invasive system with advanced infrared technology providing maximum ease of use with quick, consistently accurate measurements.” With our 2 mo. old son, I hate giving him a rectal temp reading (he’s not a big fan either). This would be soooo great! Thanks for the chance.

  119. I love the accuracy of this thermometer. Would make me feel so much more confident that we got his temperature correct. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com

  121. The temporal thermometer is, um, less invasive than some thermometers. I’m sure my little guy will appreciate that!

  123. I would love to try it because it would be so nice to have a reliable thermometer in the house. Thanks for the chance!

  128. i would love to have this because with 2 (soon to be 3 kiddos) they never allow me to take their temp with the regular kind we have… thanks for hosting this giveaway! chantellesabino at mac dot com

  129. Taking a temperature will be quick and I wont have to run after the kids to get them to just stand still.

  134. I would love to have the Exergen TemporalScanner because it is SO easy to use, and it is accurate (VERY important to me) as well.

  139. i want to try this because it would make it very easy for me to take my grandson’s temperature.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  145. My grandma’s doctor uses one of these and we want one for the 5 year old twins who hate having their temperature taken.

  148. From what I read on the Exergen site, the TemporalScanner would make sick days SO much easier at my house! I can’t even imagine!! Thank you.

  152. What a great idea!This would be perfect for my toddler – much better easier than a rectal thermometer!

  155. I’m pregnant and really, really want to have something like this–it seems perfect for a squirmy baby that doesn’t have the patience for other thermometers!!!

  157. I love that it’s so quick and easy to use it’s wonderful when you have a fussy baby

    🙂 Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! 🙂

  158. My daughter runs to high fevers — 104 to 105 –and we need to keep careful watch. This would make it SO much easier and less intrusive!

  159. I want to try this because when your child is sick, your already nervous and worried and this looks like an easy and accurate way to get the job done sans anymore stress. Thanks for a great giveaway!

  163. I would love to win because it seems easy to use and to get an accurate temp reading. Their site said that: The TemporalScanner has been proven more accurate than ear thermometers. Thanks for the chance to win!

  175. I’d love to try this because it would be so much easier and faster to take temperatures when they are sick. Thanks for the giveaway!

    braaisjo at gmail dot com

  176. I would like this because sick kiddos don’t want anything stuck and left in their orifices.

  180. When my daughter is sick I have a hard time getting her temp taken this would be so much easier for her and myself. I would love to own one of these. I hate having to mess with my daughter when she is not feeling so well.

  182. We had our first baby in September, and when she was two months old we had our first experience with an anal thermometer. Wasn’t a highlighting moment. I wish I had one of these.

  183. My youngest son can never be still long enough to have his temperature taken so I love that the temperal thermometer works so quickly! Thanks!
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

  186. I like that you don’t even have to IMAGINE that the child is cooperating with the procedure — minimal intrusion on a fussy little one, fast and efficient.

  188. i like it cause of the thousand frame reading and how it takes the hightest number and that makes it very accurate. very hi tech imo, less change of reading it reading wrong.

  190. I would love to win this for my niecewho’s expecting her first child in July! Whay a wonderful giveaway!

  192. I want to try this because I got so fed up with cheap thermometors, I bought a glass one, with the little mercury line in it, so last week I’m shaking it, to get the line to go down so I can take a temp, it flew out of my hands and (luckily) landed in the bathtub and broke! I appreciate the chance to win because hubby is laid off work and I can’t keep buying unreliable thermometors!

  193. I love that it is so eay to use, I want it because my daughter absolutly hates getting her temp taken, even if its under the arm. This would be painless and fast! Thanks for the chance!!

  200. what a cool device. This would be great for lots of things. I wonder if you could check the ‘done-ness’ of a roast without stabbing it too! Or maybe check for leaks in windows… ha! Just kidding… being able to check temperature without all the shenanigans would be great. Thanks for the opportunity to enter such a great giveaway.

  202. this would be so nice… Not having to wake the sickie just to verify that their fever hasn’t spiked would be a blessing…

  204. I would love to win the Exergen Temporal Scanner because of 2 reasons, ease of use and accurancy. To me those are the best qualities when it comes to taking care of my loved ones and myself.

  207. Would like to try this cause we’ve never had one like this so it should be neat to try.skyxsky27(at)gmail.com

  214. I’d like to win because my children run when they see the thermometer. I love the accuracy and convenience. This would simplify my life. Thanks!

  221. I would love this temp scanner. With two infant boys, anything that will not disturb them is a blessing. They fuss so much with an armpit temp reading. I like the accuracy of just a swipe on the forehead.

    member(dot)thao(at)gmail.com

  225. I NEED this product because I have four kids and there have been a few times when they were all sick at once. This scanner takes temps quickly and painlessly for me just as much as the kids

  234. Not only will I be thrilled not to have to wake up my kids to check their temps but my kids will thank you – they hate rectal temps but this is just as accurate!

  242. I would love to win this scanner because I worry about the transfer of germs from one kids to the next.

  245. I have grown up with the old mecury and glass! I am thrilled to see the new technology with these. Thank you for this offer.

  246. I want this product because I have 4 grandchildren under the age of 3,whom I have at my house a lot an boy do I need this!

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