Summer Infant Pacifier Thermometer

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We like

Orthodontic nipple

Backlight for a day or night readings

Comforting pacifier

Pediatrician recommended

Affordable

We don’t like

Not BPA free

If it dies you have to replace the whole pacifier not just the battery

How it works

When your baby is sick they become very fussy and difficult to soothe. This can make using a traditional thermometer very difficult.  It is so important to know what your little one’s temperature is though. So you know if they’re ok at home or need to be on their way to the hospital. The Pacifier Thermometer designed by Summer Infant is intended to make it easier to get that critical reading. A pacifier is a familiar and comforting device for a baby. This makes it genius to incorporate a thermometer into this device. Now you can comfort your little one and at the same time get a simple and accurate reading on their temperature. The Pacifier Thermometer is designed to be read in either Fahrenheit or Celsius. It has a backlight so you get a reading at night time without disturbing your baby. It even beeps when the reading is complete and has a red light to indicate fever. The nipple used is orthodontic and safe for your baby to suck on without damaging their teeth. Plus there is an included cover to make storage or travel clean and easy. This thermometer is pediatrician recommended and a really smart essential for every parent to have.

Origin

Origin

Summer Infant is an American brand that specializes in products for babies and parents which are meant to make life a little easier for a growing family. Beginning in 2004, Summer Infant has since been designing products for every stage of your little one’s life to make sure as a parent you have what you need to provide your child with safety, comfort, and fun. They believe in making the exhausting moments in parenthood a little magical by using innovative, unique products that make things easier on parents. They are an American based company that incorporates honest and healthy values into their products to keep things baby centered and safe.
Design

Design

Summer Infant has designed the Pacifier Thermometer to look and feel like a traditional pacifier for the comfort for your little one but is actually a thermometer to give you an accurate reading of their temperature. When your baby is sick the last thing they want is you sticking a weird and unfamiliar object in their mouth, but with this design, your baby will just be sucking on a pacifier that is comforting and not stressful. The nipple is orthodontic and safe for use with infants. There is a battery incorporated inside that is unchangeable. It has a memory feature that will show you the last reading so you can keep track of your baby’s fever progression. The screen will glow red to indicate fever as well as a beep. Plus the thermometer includes a protective cover for the nipple to keep it clean when stored or traveling. The design is a smart idea t make it easier to et a temperature from your child while comforting them too.
Materials

Materials

The Pacifier thermometer has typical materials used on pacifiers. The nipple is rubber while the surrounding shell is plastic. The Pacifier Thermometer is heavier than traditional pacifiers to accommodate for the thermometer function and battery. Unfortunately, the pacifier is not BPA free, but the short use should not cause a health concern for your child. The materials used are easy to clean as well. They are also durable enough to be used again and again whenever you need to get your little one’s temperature easily. Plus the teal an white colors are gender neutral and calming to look at.
Ease of use

Ease of use

The entire point of the Pacifier Thermometer by Summer Infant is for it to be easy to use. Your fussy, squirmy, sick baby is not going to let you easily sneak a thermometer into their mouth to get a reading on their temperature. But the pacifier thermometer will be welcomed by your little one since it is such a familiar and comforting object. This comfort is what allows you to be able to get a quick and accurate reading without having to fight your little one to do it. The design of the pacifier thermometer is super smart and convenient. The backlight also allows you to get a fuss-free reading at night time without having to disturb your baby. Plus the memory feature makes it easy to keep track of the previous reading as well, Not only is it really easy to use though, but the material is also super easy to clean so you can keep your thermometer hygienic and ready to use again and again. Plus the protective cover also makes it easy to keep clean when stored or when taking it on the go with you.
Maintenance

Maintenance

The Pacifier Thermometer is so easy and simple to maintain. The material is very quick and easy to clean using a disinfectant wipe or cleaner that is non-toxic and safe for use with infants. Cleaning is pretty much all the maintenance you will need to perform with this pacifier. Unfortunately, you can not change the battery even if you wanted to so that it is not a maintenance step. When the pacifier dies you will have to purchase a new one which is fairly typical of thermometers. If anything happens to the pacifier you would need to contact Summer Infant directly since all you can really do is clean the pacifier. No other parts are consumer maintained. The maintenance you do have to perform is very easy and simple but some might find it frustrating that you are unable to change the battery at all.
Age Range

Age Range

Summer Infant which is the manufacturer states that the Pacifier Thermometer is intended for use from newborn babies and up. So as long as you are still using a pacifier with your child this thermometer is perfectly fine and safe for you to continue using as well. Some parents have noticed that the heavier design of the pacifier makes it difficult to use with a newborn without holding it up for them. Overall you can certainly use this thermometer as long as you need to without worry. There are no small parts for a child to choke on and no risk of shock or other dangers. Since it is not BPA free; however, it is suggested to only be used for getting a temperature. The Pacifier Thermometer is a great tool for infants all the way through toddlers.
Safety

Safety

As a parent, your number one concern is your baby’s safety and it always will be. The Pacifier Thermometer by Summer Infant is designed not only to make it easy and simple for you to check what your little one's temperature is day or night without the fuss and fight. The pacifier provides a lot of safety for your little one by being able to read their temperature and even has a feature that turns the screen read to indicate a fever. Plus the nipple is orthodontic so it is safe for your little one to suck on without fear f damaging their teeth. This thermometer is a great tool to maintain your little one’s health and safety. Knowing earlier that fever is present is so critical when it comes to a little one’s health. Although the pacifier itself is not BPA free which means it is not safe for use over a long time as a regular pacifier it is perfectly safe for brief use to determine your babies temperature.
Comfort

Comfort

Fevers or sickness, in general, makes a child fussy and difficult to soothe or comfort because they simply don’t feel good. A pacifier is an object most babies use from the time they are newborns and is familiar as it resembles the nipple from mom and comforting as well. The concept of a pacifier thermometer is genius because it allows you to give your child a comfort object while also getting critical information without having to fight to use a regular thermometer. Your child is far more likely to accept a pacifier than a foreign thermometer. Not only is it comfortable for your little one though, but the pacifier thermometer also provides important information that can comfort a parent to know exactly what is going on with their baby. Overall the Pacifier Thermometer is a smart design to comfort and soothe your baby while getting you the information you need to keep them safe and healthy.
Portability

Portability

The actual dimensions of the Pacifier Thermometer are 2 x 3.6 x 5.6 inches and it only weighs 0.32 ounces so it is small and lightweight. Easy to fit in your babies mouth comfortably. Although for newborns the size may be a little heavy to hold up on their own. The compact size of the pacifier thermometer makes it really easy to be able to take it with you in your purse or diaper bag so you can monitor your little one’s temperature on the go or when you are visiting a new place. Plus the thermometer includes a protective cover to keep the nipple clean when it is being stored or you are taking it on the go with you. The portability is a great feature because new places provide all kinds of new germs for your little one and it is important to know that they are ok all the time, not just at home.
Price range

Price range

The Pacifier Thermometer by Summer Infant is a great tool that every parent should have to keep their little one safe and healthy all the time. It provides a fuss and fights free alternative to a thermometer without losing any of the accuracies. The good news about this genius pacifier thermometer is that it does not cost more than a standard pacifier. Unfortunately though the battery which is unchangeable means that when the thermometer dies you will have to purchase a new one. However, considering the affordable price which is that of a regular pacifier you are not losing much at all. Overall the ability to comfort your child while getting their temperature is pretty great and makes this pacifier worth every penny.

Conclusion

Summer Infant says that their goal is to make products that are useful for the everyday parent to make every stage of their little one’s life a little bit easier. The Pacifier Thermometer does a great job at upholding that goal. The smart design features a temperature that is read in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. A backlight so you can take readings at night time without having to disturb your little one. An orthodontic nipple that provides soothing comfort while you take their temperature, and a protective cover so it stays clean wherever you take or store it. There is even a light that glows red to indicate fever. The materials used are really easy to clean, but unfortunately not BPA free so the pacifier cannot be used for very long. Overall the pacifier is really safe and really small to make it portable. Maintenance is also super easy since all you have to do is keep it clean and sanitary and replace it when the battery goes out. When your baby gets sick they are fussy and really difficult to soothe or comfort but this pacifier allows you to monitor their temperature while also providing a lot of comfort and familiarity. The Pacifier is priced the same as a traditional pacifier making it super affordable. The bottom line about the PAcififer Thermometer is that it is a really smart investment for ay family. The affordable price, portable size, and comforting quality makes it easy to keep track of your little one’s temperature no matter where you are. The ability to tell whether your little one has a temperature early is so vital for keeping a baby safe and healthy especially when they are so young, the Pacifier Thermometer is an essential every parent should have in their toolbox.
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