The Santamedical 2 in 1 Professional Clinical RY230 thermometer is an infrared clinical thermometer that is designed to take accurate temperature readings of areas such as the forehead or tear ducts. That is why this thermometer can be used for newborns, infants, children and even adults.Being a non-invasive, no-contact thermometer, the item has the ability to read forehead temperature from a distance between 1” and 4” (5 to 15 cm), having a temperature range between 89 and 109 F (32-43 Celsius degrees).