The baby thermometers market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The baby thermometers market has grown rapidly in recent years. It will increase from $12.2 billion in 2024 to $13.59 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 11.5%.
Factors driving this growth include heightened focus on health and hygiene due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the growing presence of baby care products, expanded retail channels, concerns about infectious diseases, and regulatory frameworks for baby care products.
The baby thermometers market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The baby thermometers market is expected to grow to $20.71 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 11.1%.
The growth is driven by improvements in healthcare infrastructure, increased e-commerce platform penetration, rising birth rates among older parents, growth in telehealth and telemedicine services, and heightened concerns about product safety and accuracy. Trends include innovations in thermometer technology, product innovation, digital health products, remote monitoring, and wearable technology integration.
Rising birth rates are anticipated to drive the growth of the baby thermometers market. Birth rates reflect the number of live births per 1,000 people over a specific period, typically one year. Factors contributing to rising birth rates include better healthcare, reducing infant mortality, cultural shifts towards larger families, economic stability, and supportive government policies promoting childbirth and family development. Baby thermometers are vital for monitoring newborns' temperatures, ensuring stability, and detecting signs of illness early. For example, in April 2024, the National Vital Statistics Reports indicated a 1-5% increase in female birth rates among women aged 25-29 and 35-44, with a 12% rise among those aged 45-49. As a result, increasing birth rates are propelling the baby thermometers market.
The baby thermometers market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Rectal, Oral, Infrared, Ear Canal, Pacifier, Armpit
2) By Thermometer Type: Digital Baby Thermometers, Infrared Baby Thermometers, Pacifier Baby Thermometers, Smart Baby Thermometers
3) By Connectivity: Non-Connected Baby Thermometers, Connected Baby Thermometers
4) By Distribution Channel: Retail Store, Online Store, Supermarket, Pharma Store
5) By Application: Home Use, Clinical Use, Travel And Portable Use, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Rectal Thermometers: Digital Rectal Thermometers, Flexible Tip Rectal Thermometers, Disposable Rectal Thermometers, Fast-Read Rectal Thermometers, Waterproof Rectal Thermometers
2) By Oral Thermometers: Digital Oral Thermometers, Flexible Tip Oral Thermometers, Quick-Read Oral Thermometers, Non-Contact Oral Thermometers, Oral Thermometers With Memory Recall
3) By Infrared Thermometers: Non-Contact Infrared Thermometers, Forehead Infrared Thermometers, Temporal Artery (Forehead) Infrared Thermometers, Dual-Mode Infrared Thermometers (Forehead And Ear), Touchless Infrared Thermometers
4) By Ear Canal Thermometers: Digital Ear Thermometers, Infrared Ear Thermometers, Disposable Ear Thermometer Covers, Fast-Reading Ear Thermometers, Pediatric-Specific Ear Thermometers
5) By Pacifier Thermometers: Digital Pacifier Thermometers, Flexible Tip Pacifier Thermometers, Bpa-Free Pacifier Thermometers, Pacifier Thermometers With Memory Function, Thermometer Pacifiers For Infants
6) By Armpit (Axillary) Thermometers: Digital Axillary Thermometers, Mercury-Free Axillary Thermometers, Flexible Tip Armpit Thermometers, Fast-Reading Axillary Thermometers, Pediatric-Specific Axillary Thermometers
Leading players in the baby thermometers market are introducing innovative devices, like infrared thermometers, to gain a competitive advantage. These thermometers use infrared technology to measure temperature without contact, typically by scanning the forehead or ear, ensuring quick and hygienic readings. For example, in July 2023, Tenovi, a U.S.-based remote patient monitoring company, launched a cellular-enabled infrared thermometer. This FDA-approved device allows real-time transmission of temperature readings to doctors and clinicians. Its integration with cellular technology supports remote monitoring and smooth data transfer, ideal for large-scale settings, and its design ensures reliability in challenging environments.
Major companies operating in the baby thermometers market are:
• Braun GmbH
• Omron Corporation
• Graco Inc.
• Babyhug
• Briggs Corporation
• Exergen Corporation
• iHealth Lab Inc.
• American Diagnostic Corporation
• Fridababy LLC
• Medel International Srl
• Safety 1st
• Innovo Medical
• Bébé Comfort
• Healthy Together
• Metene
• Fitgo
• iProven
• Zacurate
• Femometer
• ANKOVO
North America was the largest region in the baby thermometers market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the baby thermometers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.