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The Nuby Penguin Bath & Room Thermometer can monitor both bath and room temperatures (though not simultaneously). This dual function is important because even if your bath water starts at the perfect temperature, a cool room can quickly cause the water to drop by a few degrees, explains [Robert Quillin](https://www.pediatrix.com/find-care/doctors/quillin-robert-1144227257), MD, board-certified pediatrician and medical director at [Pediatrix Medical Group](https://www.pediatrix.com). He says the ideal room temperature for bathtime is around 76 to 78°F. In testing, thermometers with a sturdy base allowing them to stand upright or sit at an angle were much easier to see from across the room than those that lie flat. That’s what makes this little penguin so practical—it floats on its back in the tub with the temperature reading facing upward, but can also stand on its two feet, with the display screen facing outward, when measuring the air temperature. It was convenient to glance over and see the temperature while readying my baby for bathtime. %% IMAGE 1 %% The Nuby thermometer had a particularly great display in the bathtub, too. Its numbers and words were the largest of all the models I tested. When the temperature reaches 102°F or higher, it lights up red and the words “HOT” flashed across the screen—much easier to spot than the tiny print of other thermometer displays. Thanks to the large display screen, the temperature is easy to read from the side of the tub or when the thermometer is sitting on a surface in a room. And I also appreciated the fact that it provides "real-time" temperature readings with no delays. There’s no obvious cold-water alert, but that makes sense since it also doubles as a room thermometer. Other models we tested flash blue when the temperature drops below 90°F—even when it’s out of the water. And, if you forget the recommended room (nursery) and water temperature for babies, they’re conveniently printed right there on the Nuby thermometer. **Type:** Digital | **Display:** LCD | **Power on:** Tap | **Automatic shut-off:** Yes, 30 minutes | **Batteries required:** Yes %% TESTIMONIAL 1 %%