(1) Probe
(2) START Button
(3) LCD Display
(4) ON/OFF Button (O/I)
(5) Battery Cover
(6) Storage Cap
(7) Adult Adaptor
HOW THE EAR THERMOMETER TAKES A READING
The Grow With Me Ear Thermometer measures the heat radiated from the
eardrum and the surrounding tissue. This energy is collected through the lens and converted
to a temperature value equivalent to the commonly used oral reading. The measured reading
obtained directly from the eardrum (Tympanic Membrane) can ensure the most accurate body
temperature. The accuracy of a reading will depend on your technique, so please follow instruc-
tions for use carefully. We recommend that you practice using the ear thermometer on yourself
and your family members when they are healthy. You will then be more confident using the ear
thermometer when a family member is ill.
The Grow With Me Ear Thermometer meets the ASTM Accuracy Standard under normal
operating conditions.
The Grow With Me Ear Thermometer has been clinically tested and proven to be safe and
accurate when used in accordance with operating instructions.
WHAT IS A NORMAL TEMPERATURE?
Normal Temperature Range by Age:
Age
Fahrenheit
Celsius
0-2
97.5°F - 100.4°F
36.4°C - 38.0°C
3-10
97.0°F - 100.0°F
36.1°C - 37.8°C
11-65
96.6°F - 99.7°F
35.9°C - 37.6°C
> 65
96.4°F - 99.5°F
35.8°C - 37.5°C
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Note:
• The thermometer probe should be kept clean by using alcohol swab to wipe it 2 minutes prior
to the test, and after each use.
Dirt, dust, or ear wax on the sensor will give inaccurate measurements!
• Do not touch the thermometer probe 2 minutes before measuring the ear.
• The time interval of the continuous measurement for the same ear should be at least 15 seconds.
• The thermometer probe should be fitted into the ear canal deep enough with gentle insertion,
making sure you don’t move the thermometer, then press the start key to get the measurement,
do not remove the probe until hearing a beep sound.
1. Press the O/I button once to turn the ear thermometer on. The display will show all icons
momentarily while the ear thermometer runs a test.
2. Then the last measurement reading will appear on the display for about 2 seconds.
You will see a small “M“ next to the temperature reading.
This memory feature helps you track your child’s progress.
3. The ear thermometer will beep and the °F or °C icon will flash,
indicating that the thermometer is ready to take a reading.
4. Straighten the ear canal by pulling the outer ear up
and back to give a clear view of the eardrum.
• For children under 1 year: Pull the ear straight back.
• Children ages 1 year to adult: Pull the ear up and back.
• For an infant, it is best to have
the child laying flat with head
sideways so the ear is facing
towards you. For an older child
or adult, it is best to stand
behind and slightly to the side.
5. While gently pulling the ear, insert
the probe snugly into the ear canal
and press the "START” button until
you hear a beep sound. You should
hear this beep after about 1 second;
It indicates the reading is complete.
6. Remove the thermometer from the ear canal. Read the temperature measurement on the display.
NOTE:
• Always take measurements in the same ear since temperature readings may be different from
the right and left ear.
• In order to assure accurate readings, please wait at least 15 seconds between continuous
measurements.
• In the following situations it is recommended that three temperatures in the same ear be taken
and the highest one taken as the reading:
1) Newborn infants in the first 100 days.
2) Children under three years of age with a compromised immune system and for whom the
presence or absence of fever is critical.
3) When you are learning how to use the ear thermometer for the first time and until you have
familiarized yourself with the instrument and how to obtain consistent readings.
• The LCD display automatically glows red when a fever temperature is detected.
Glows green for normal temperature.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
(CONTINUED)
• Whenever putting on (or removing) the adult adaptor, you need to wait for 2 more minutes to
cool down the probe so as to get a reliable reading for next measurement. The adult
adaptor should be assembled to the probe by hearing (or feeling) a small click sound, so
that we can ensure a reliable measurement.
• The adult adaptor is not necessary to put on unless it is for measuring the temperature of
an adult.
• There may be some inconsistent readings between different continuous measurements, due to
the following reasons:
• Different probe insertion depth (or angle).
• Too frequent measurement for the same ear within a short period of time
(more than 5 times, with time interval less than 5 sec.).
• Extreme ambient temperature change, dirty probe with ear wax or dust, dirty ear canal.
• Long stay of the probe inside the ear canal (should not be more that 5 sec.), probe
shaking during measuring or probe removing away from ear before hearing the beep.
COMPONENTS
Less than
1 year old
1 year and older,
including adults
Normal body temperature varies from person to person.
It is important to be familiar with
your and your child’s healthy
temperature range to help you
identify what is normal. You can
do this with your Grow With Me
Ear Thermometer. Please
note that ear, oral, rectal and
underarm temperature readings
also vary, therefore readings
taken from different body sites
should not be directly compared.
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