There's no single best type of thermometer to use. It all depends on your personal requirements. If you want something that's simple and affordable, for instance, we recommend a digital stick thermometer. If you want a thermometer that's going to make it easy for you to take a restless child's temperature, without making him or her stay still for too long, a non-contact thermometer would be your best bet. Think about what you want from a thermometer and go from there.