The First Years Y7078A Thermometer
- Response Time: 60 seconds
- Upper Temperature Range: 100 °F
- Display Type: Digital
- Outer Material: Plastic
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A lightweight, battery powered digital thermometer from a familiar baby care brand, useful as a basic home temperature check tool.
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ASIN: B0019QCH96Model: Y7078ACategory: Medical Thermometers
Overview
The First Years Y7078A is a digital thermometer with an LCD style display, battery powered, in white, weighing about 0.1 lb. Despite the Vitamins and Supplements category label attached to this listing, it is a thermometer, not a supplement.
The First Years is best known for infant and toddler care products, so this thermometer is likely intended for checking a child's or family member's temperature at home rather than for lab or industrial use. Its light weight and battery power point to a handheld design for everyday use.
- Digital display
- Battery powered
- White housing
- 0.1 lb weight
Who it's for
Fits households wanting a basic digital thermometer for home temperature checks. Not a clinical grade device, and the listing does not confirm a measurement type such as oral, ear or forehead.
Pros and cons
- Digital display for easy reading
- Battery powered, no cords needed
- Lightweight at 0.1 lb
- Measurement type, oral, ear or forehead, is not specified
- Listed under a supplements category rather than health devices, worth double checking before buying
Performance notes
Digital thermometers read body temperature electronically and display the result on screen, generally faster than mercury or dial designs. The specs available do not state response time or measurement site, so confirm those details before relying on it for a specific reading method.
Specifications
| Brand | The First Years |
|---|---|
| Model | Y7078A |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.1 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Upper Temperature Range | 100 °Flower than 80% of 26 medical thermometers |
| Age Range Description | Infant |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Construction & materials | |
| Outer Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Protective storage case |
| Other details | |
| Response Time | 60 secondshigher than 77% of 23 medical thermometers |
| Display Type | Digital |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Number Of Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. (included) |
| Additional Features | High Accuracy |
| Style Name | Multi-Use Digital Thermometer |
| Product Care Instructions | Wipe Clean |
| Part Number | Y7078 |
| Item Type Name | American Red Cross Digital Thermometer |
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Frequently asked questions
What brand makes the Y7078A thermometer?
The First Years, a brand known for baby and toddler care products.
Does the Y7078A thermometer need batteries?
Yes, it is battery powered.
What color is the Y7078A thermometer?
White.