This gadget is geared for kids, but it’s become essential for the adults at my house, too. If you hate waking your toddler to take his temperature — or if you’re not quite sure what to do with that traditional thermometer — the Thermofocus is for you. Infrared technology measures the temperature of your child’s forehead nearly instantly (readings take about a second). And it’s a multitasker: You can also use it to take the temperature of your baby’s bottle, your toddler’s food, the bath water, or even the ambient temperature of the room.

$69.99 at Kidzmed.com.