Braun's New Thermometer (Model: IRT6030) Review

As a new parent, I always get paranoid if my baby’s down with a fever. I will be super sensitive if she is turning a little warm and will check her temperature to see if she has a fever. But it is very normal for a baby to have fever when they are teething or having infections, in which fever is how their body protect themselves from fighting with illness by increasing body temperature. As due to Jelly is a breastfeeding baby, I will not go to the doctor if her temperature is below 38.5°C and not more than 2 days, because breast milk contains antibody for her to fight infection and get well better. 

The difficult part of a toddler having a fever is taking her temperature. I used to have a conventional digital thermometer where we stick it at her armpit for measurement. It took 2-3 minutes and Jelly won’t stay still and I need to take several times to ensure accuracy. Lucky BRAUN’s new thermometer (Model: IRT6030) makes taking temperature a lot easier! Only a few seconds and it is done! It’s more comfortable for Jelly as well. I can also take her temperature in a dark room since it has night light feature, unlike those conventional digital thermometer as we need to on the light to see the readings. It also has pre-warmed tip technology so baby won’t be in shock while feeling the cold tip of the thermometer, and it’s suitable to check on baby’s temperature while they are asleep.

BRAUN Thermometer

Below are the other features of the Braun Thermometer (IRT6030)

Product Appearance

The Thermometer is packed in a box together with the lens filter.

BRAUN Thermometer with Lens Filter (20pcs)

It has a protective sticker. In order to know the reading, this sticker must be removed.

It has battery ready installed and ready to use together with a new lens filter.

Press the on button and it will show the last temperature reading.

Press the green button to get ready to measure temperature 

Testing on a toddler

I let Jelly inspect the thermometer before I read her temperature… lol!

Eventually I manage to let her play her toys in order to read her temperature.
Press the green button and temperature will be taken in less than 3 seconds.

Temperature displayed at the screen with a soft beep sound.
It doesn’t have an off button and it will off by itself if no reading is taken.

How to Use Braun’s IRT6030

1) Remove the thermometer from the protective case. 

2) Press to the power button. 

3) Attach lens filter. 

4) Fit the probe snuggly into ear canal. 

5) Press and release the Start button. 

6) Temperature displays.  Notice for Temperature Measurement – In case of variance of reading, take the highest temperature as reference

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For accurate and more hygienic temperature monitoring
•Braun disposable lens filters enable accurate and hygienic temperature taking. It’s important that the Braun ThermoScan® lens filter on the temperature sensor is replaced every time a reading is taken. Disposable lens filters ensure hygienic use without having to clean or disinfect the sensor and virtually eliminate cross contamination. What’s more, fitting a new Braun lens filter each time ensures that dirt or ear wax don’t build up and clog the sensor window, which could lead t o inaccurate temperature readings
• Braun lens filters are designed to fit the Braun range and give total accuracy, unlike generic products which stop the temperature sensor from working properly. Look for the Braun logo on each lens filter to guarantee the most accurate results.

How to use? See below steps to use the lens filter:
Step 1: place a new lens cover on the thermometer tip before each measurement.
Step 2: measure temperature with lens cover fitted on thermometer tip.
Step 3: throw away the used lens filter after each measurement. Eject it by pressing on the butt on below the thermometer tip.

Changing The Lens Filter (Photo)

Just Press the green lever to remove the lens filter

The Lever will remove the lens filer with a push and just throw the old one to replace the new one

Open the box of the lens filter.

Press in the thermometer to insert the new lens filer

If the filter lens not fully inserted, press firmly to let it attached properly

Lens filter is securely inserted and it is ready to use.

Brand superiority

No.1 brand among doctors

No.1 in awareness, usage and recommendation. (Source: Ipsos, online study among n=802 GPs and Pediatricians in four European markets (n=2 00 each in GE, UK, FR, NL), fielded May-June 2012.  )

Mom's first choice leading brand (Based on research conducted by Nielsen, Feb-March 2015, in five Asia P acific markets [n=1460 Mom of kids 0-12 years old in AU, HK, KO, SG, T W])

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Review Summary:

Experience in using:
I find it rather easy to use compared to those conventional digital thermometer and the accuracy is high. The time taken to measure an actively moving toddler is rather short (although the manual says need 5 seconds, but I counted it is around 3-4 seconds). It is an easy to use and fast thermometer, suitable to measure active toddlers. The handle is also just right to be held firmly and rest on the parent’s hands while taking measurement, and easy operating using only one hand. The light feature is a plus point where I find it rather convenience as I do not need to on the lights to see the measurements.
Notes to add:
- Lens Filter need to change every measurement taken due to hygienic reason and also for more accurate reading by the sensor.

- Do not let toddler play with the thermometer to avoid unwanted accident or the lens filter may be choking hazard.
Retail Selling Price: RM289.00
Where to buy: ALPRO Pharmacy