Digital pacifier thermometers

If your child uses a pacifier, you might want to try a digital pacifier thermometer. Your child simply sucks on the pacifier until the peak temperature is recorded.

The pro:

• Your child may not even realize you're taking his or her temperature.

The cons:

• Digital pacifier thermometers aren't recommended for newborns.
• For the most accurate reading, your child must hold the pacifier still in his or her mouth for about three to five minutes — which is difficult for many young children.
• Recent research doesn't support the accuracy of temperature readings from pacifier thermometers.