The best in-ear thermometers | wfmynews2.com [Video]

GREENSBORO, N.C. — As parents and caregivers, we want the best for our family, especially when they’re sick. That means having an easy-to-use and reliable thermometer. From traditional oral thermometers to speedy in-ear models, the choices may seem endless. Consumer Reports latest test results can help you have the right tools for caring for your loved ones’ health.

Testers compare the devices to a mercury thermometer in the labs. Then, they take repeated readings to assess consistency. The results show which in-ear thermometers are the easiest to use and offer the most accurate readings.

“The ten thermometers in CR’s ratings take temperature via the ear, and half of them can also take temperature via the temporal artery, which means you place the thermometer against the forehead or the temple,” said Catherine Roberts, Consumer Reports. 

When choosing a …