# Unobtrusive Fever Indicators 'Fever Bugz' Can Be Stuck to a Child's Forehead for 48 Hours By Ell Smith | Published 2017-08-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fever-bugz References: [offspring.lifehacker](http://offspring.lifehacker.com/these-stickers-tell-you-if-your-kid-has-a-fever-so-you-1797946802) & [fever-bugz](http://www.fever-bugz.ca/How-to-use-your-Fever-Bugz.asp) Fever Bugz are an adorable stick-on solution to [monitoring a child's temperature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drpetcare-smart-thermometer) without waking them up. [Ear and forehead thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earflo) work work like a charm, but their intrusive elements aren't always convenient, especially when a child is resting. Not to mention, the devices can be incredibly expensive -- a monetary commitment one might not be willing to make, especially if traveling and already have one at home. Fever Bugz can easily be affixed to a child's forehead, monitoring their temperature for up to 48 hours. It's even waterproof so it won't fall off in the bath. Little numbers light up to indicate a child's temperature that promise to be accurate within one degree Fahrenheit. The stickers give parents some much-needed peace of mind and allow [children to sleep through the night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/necoron), undisturbed by worrying parents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unobtrusive Health Monitoring:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing non-intrusive methods for monitoring health indicators, such as temperature. - **Affordable Health Devices:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating affordable health monitoring devices that provide accurate readings without breaking the bank. - **Convenient Childcare Solutions:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing convenient solutions for monitoring and caring for children, such as stick-on temperature indicators. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry by creating non-intrusive and affordable health monitoring solutions. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry by developing affordable and convenient health monitoring devices. - **Childcare:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the childcare industry by creating convenient and reliable solutions for monitoring and caring for children's health. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contactless Smartphone Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempbuddy-smartphone-thermometer.md) - [Toy-Like Duck-Inspired Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducky-thermometer.md) - [Touchscreen Thermometer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-thermometer-apps.md) - [Dual-Function Baby Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-seal.md) - [Easy-to-Dose Kids Medicines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-oral-acetaminophen.md) - [Temperature-Monitoring Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-earring.md) - [Adorable Repellent Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiikawa-insect-repellent.md) - [Kid-Friendly UV Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnypatch.md) - [Kinetically Powered Smart Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bcool-smart-thermometer.md)