Braun ThermoScan 7 Ear Thermometer with Age Precision, IRT6520 review
Parents who want a fast, doctor-trusted ear reading that auto-adjusts from newborn through to older children and adults.
By Tom Calder · Price last checked 20 Sep 2026, 12:29 BST · price-tracked
A genuine step up from a basic digital thermometer, and it shows: readings in about three seconds and a colour-coded result matched to your child's age band, which matters when you're trying to read a wriggly toddler at 3am. It costs more than the simplest options, but it's the type most UK doctors and health visitors use themselves.
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- Reads in around 3 seconds — much easier with an unsettled or unwell child than holding still under an arm
- Age Precision sets the right fever threshold for the child's age band (0–3 months, 3–36 months, 36 months+) and shows it colour-coded, so you're not left guessing what the number means
- Doubles as the whole household's thermometer, not just for the baby
- Costs more up front than a basic digital thermometer, and the ongoing cost doesn't stop at purchase — every reading needs a fresh Hygiene Cap, and reviewers flag the refill cost (around £5 for a 40-pack) as the main gripe
- Ear thermometers need a clean ear canal and a snug, correct fit to read reliably — technique matters more than with underarm types
Who shouldn't buy this
If budget is the priority, a simple digital thermometer measures temperature just as validly for a fraction of the price — the Braun buys speed and convenience, not different medical advice. Either way, NHS guidance on managing a feverish child is the same regardless of which thermometer you use.
Key specs
| Age range | From birth |
| What it is | Infrared ear thermometer, pre-warmed tip |
| Shelf life / expiry | No expiry |
| Pack / size | Single thermometer with storage box |
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