Withings Thermo – a Smarter Way to Track Fevers

As moms, we all have those moments when we identify the first signs of a fever.  We touch our child’s skin and instantly know s/he is warm.  We wonder how high is too high?  When did I give him ibuprofen? 

When we do take our child into the doctor, the doctor asks about the fever; when did it start?  What medication have you given him?  How often? 

Now you can effortlessly track your child’s temperature, record medications, and get recommended medical advice all with the Withing Thermo thermometer and corresponding app.  

What is Withings Thermo?

Withings Thermo is the newest in medical technology.  It is the simplest, least invasive way to get an accurate body temperature, at all stages of a fever.  The thermometer has had many changes throughout the past few decades.  I remember having to hold that old stick thermometer under my tongue for a minute. 

Then came the ear thermometer.  It was much better than the old mercury ones, but it could still be difficult to get a small, sick child to hold still long enough to get a reading.

We’ve reviewed a thermometer patch, Temp Traq, which is so helpful to track fevers in sleeping children.  However, the newest thermometer, Thermo, is the hottest item for moms in the midst of cold and flu season. 

The Thermo uses 16 infrared sensors to take over 4,000 measurements as you swipe the thermometer across your child’s forehead.  Starting in the center of the forehead, you sweep away toward the temple area.  Thermo displays your child’s temperature in either Celsius or Fahrenheit. 

The Thermo App

If that was all that the Thermo did, it would still be a great product.  However, when you combine that with the Thermo app (Google, Apple), it paints a complete picture of your child’s illness.

 After downloading the Thermo app, you are able to import users from other Withings applications.  I have to admit, that was pretty cool.  Then, you can add the rest of your family members. 

When you take a temperature, you receive a notification on your app to log it under a specific family member.  You can also mark down other symptoms your child is having, as well as any medications you give.  

Additionally, you can seek medical advice based on the symptoms and the temperature.  Thermo supports up to 8 separate family members. 

Pros:

• No discomfort – Easy to take young children’s temperature
• Able to read display at night
• Easy to pack – comes with a lid to protect the temperature sensor
• FDA approved
• Has a helpful companion app, showing family readings history
• Affordable

Cons:

• Is pricey for a thermometer, but well worth the cost

The Withings Thermo is available on Amazon for $99.00 plus free shipping.  

A Mom’s Perspective

I have 5 kids.  It seems like someone is always sick in this house, no matter how healthy we try to be.  The worst is when a nasty bug travels through the entire family. 

When that happens, it is so easy to lose track of when you gave meds to which kid and how high each child’s fever was.  The Withings Thermo has been such an awesome tool.  It allowed me to track the fevers of each individual child and not get their medications mixed up.  

It was also so nice to be able to take their temperature while they were sleeping and not have to wake them up.  The Thermo is something that is used on a regular basis in this mom’s house!

*I was given the Thermo for an honest review.  All opinions are my own.