Sooner or later your little one will get the sniffles. But there’s no need to panic. Make sure you’re prepared to see if your baby has a fever with an easy read baby thermometer. The Safety 1st Easy Read Dual Mode Thermometer is both a no-touch forehead thermometer and a no-touch liquid temperature taker that’s great for checking bathwater or formula to see if it’s too hot. The forehead thermometer can be a fan favorite among parents because you just aim and press. It gets an accurate read within seconds without all the fuss. Even better, you can tiptoe in and get a quick temp check while your child stays asleep.

Some of the more the traditional digital baby thermometers can be used under the arm and tongue. But the trouble with those is when you have an infant and young toddler, it can be tough to get them to stay still for the full minute it can take to get an accurate read. Once your baby reaches 6 months old, you can give the ear thermometer a try. The Easy Read Safety 1st Ear Thermometer fits comfortably in the ear, without going in too far in the ear.