Vicks Gentle Touch Behind Ear thermometer V980 review
First look
- Ear
Vicks calls the Gentle Touch Behind Ear thermometer a 'revolution in the way a child's temperature is taken' - it doesn't use a probe to go inside the ear canal, but is gently pressed to a spot behind the ear. We asked a parent to carry out a first look review of this model; were they impressed?
- Pros and cons
- Clear instructions
- A gentle touch
Technical specifications
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