We have all felt the sensation of what water that is too hot to touch actually feels like, probably because we’ve accidentally touched it. Everyone is different when it comes to the temperature of the water they prefer to bathe in. Some people prefer colder showers while others like it scorching hot. But your child won’t know what they really like, so you have to make sure their bath water is not too hot. That’s where a bath thermometer can come in handy. This will allow you to check the heat of the water without having to touch it yourself. You’ll get a proper reading, so you’ll know when it’s safe to let your child have bath time. Of course, if you like baths too, it’s a great tool for anyone. We’ve done our homework and found five of the best bath thermometers, some catered to children and some for adults, to help you keep the water the proper temperature.
Looking like a toy but also telling the temperature
Everybody loves the look of a duck toy and your child will love the look of the b&h Baby Thermometer. This is a bath toy that floats and will safely report you the temperature. It will give you the temperature of the water, the room itself, and what time it is. It can display in both Fahrenheit and Celsius and there is a high and low temperature alarm that will give you safe and accurate readings. The thermometer will flash and beep if the water is either too hot or too cold. It is made from ABS/PVC environmental protection and Plexiglas material and it is free of BPA. Two LR44 batteries are included.
Key Features:
- Displays in both Fahrenheit and Celsius
- High and low temperature alarm
- Batteries are included
Be alerted when it’s too hot or cold
Making sure you’re aware of what’s going on, the Ozeri Turtlemeter has different temperature settings. This, obviously, is in the shape of a turtle and measures 6″ x 5″ x 2″. It floats naturally and automatically activates in the water. It is fully submersible and it is a fun bath toy that doubles as a thermometer. It will flash different colors when it’s reading the temperature of the water. The LCD screen displays in Fahrenheit and will show you blue if it’s cold, green if it’s just right, and red if it’s too hot. Too cold is less than 95°F, while just right is between 95°F and 102.2°F and too hot is over 102.2°F.
Key Features:
- Fun bath toy that doubles as a thermometer
- Flashes different colors for different readings
- Fully submersible
Don’t have it take up much room in your tub
Measuring only 3.15″ x 3.15″ x 3.75″, you’ll be able to keep the PHILIPS Blue Flower Bath & Room Thermometer pretty much anywhere. You can put this on the shelf of a nursery, on a kitchen counter, or in a bath tub and you’ll be able to find out the temperature. It’s fun to play with and this will give you a quick and easy way to monitor the temperature around yourself, your baby, and the water. It is a nice blue flower that really will add a touch to any room it is in.
Key Features:
- Reads temperature of room and water
- Quick and easy way to monitor temperature
- Small in size
A great bargain for the bath tub
Utilizing the Dreambaby Room and Bath Thermometer will give you the perfect temperature reading every time. This comes in either a yellow duck or a green crocodile shape to add to the fun of bathtime. It is BPA-free and tested to the EN71 standard, so it’s safe for your child to play with. This will automatically update the digital reading every 10 seconds. It also offers you with two color-coded indicators for when the water is either too hot or too cool. You’ll get readings in both Celsius and Fahrenheit and it can read the room temperature as well.
Key Features:
- BPA-free
- Automatically updates the digital temperature reading every 10 seconds
- Comes in either a yellow duck or a green crocodile
Have your child turn it on
By shaking the MotherMed Baby Bath Thermometer and Floating Bath Toy, your child can turn it on. This is a reliable thermometer that will give you an accurate reading of water or air temperature in one minute. It has to be shaken to activate it and placed in a stirred bath for the best results. It will blink red if it is too hot and show red on the screen and it will show cold on the screen if it is too cold. It is waterproof and is in the fun shape of a green fish or ray.
Key Features:
- In the shape of a green fish or ray
- Shake to activate it
- Blinks red if water is too hot
