I haven’t used a forehead thermometer since our daycare had us use one before accepting kids during the height of the pandemic, when the pediatric vaccine was available and kids were back in schools. They were super inaccurate then and I have no idea why anyone would use them at home.

I don’t think it matters, OP. That’s how inaccurate they are! Just whatever if you’re going to use one. What is the point?

Not a dumb question at all! When using a forehead thermometer, it’s a good idea to make sure there’s nothing in the way of the sensor, like bangs or hair, to get an accurate reading. So yes, if your child has bangs or any hair over their forehead, it’s best to gently pull them back or move them aside before taking the temperature. That way, you avoid interference that might cause a slightly off reading.

Not the best place. Even if you move the hair, being as the forehead has been covered for an extended time, it will read warmer than actual temp. If they have bangs, try the temple if it isn’t covered

Absolutely a dumb question.

Yes.

Anonymous wrote:Yes and I wait a few second before scanning cause I get a higher temp when bangs were recently down. I know that sounds ridiculous but it’s true. Bangs up, wait 10 seconds, scan.

I have three boys who actually each have very different hair types and hairstyles. The weirdest thing is that two of them show a much higher temperature unless I wait a minute or so after pulling their hair back. I have three boys who actually each have very different hair types and hairstyles. The weirdest thing is that two of them show a much higher temperature unless I wait a minute or so after pulling their bangs back the third, whose hair is much thicker, but a different texture, doesn’t seem to have any difference in temperature whether I wait or not.

Yes and I wait a few second before scanning cause I get a higher temp when bangs were recently down. I know that sounds ridiculous but it’s true. Bangs up, wait 10 seconds, scan.

OMG

Yes but it’s really only good for “definitely a fever” or “probably not.”

Of course you should, but ear thermometers are much more accurate.

Doesn't matter. It's a fictional measurement.

Yes.

Also look at the directions on the thermometer. Some tell you to apply it directly to the skin and others tell you to point it at the skin. Either way I'd move hair out of the way though.

It will not be accurate from hair covering forehead.

of course. it should go on skin

Probably a dumb question, but do you pull your kids bangs back/out of the way when you take their temperature with a forehead thermometer?