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Philips Avent SCH550/21 Baby Bath and Room Thermometer

• Pink flower design for the SCH550/21 regional version
• Two-in-one digital thermometer for bath water and room air
• Floating water-safe format for supervised bath preparation
• Always-on digital display for quick temperature checks
• Accuracy of ±1°C between 0°C and 50°C
• Measures temperatures up to 70°C before showing an out-of-range warning
• Newborn-toy safety tested construction according to Philips
• Replaceable LR44 button batteries inside the sealed measuring module

The Philips Avent SCH550/21 is a floating digital thermometer designed to check both bath-water and nursery temperature. Its pink flower-shaped body is easy to recognise, and the display provides a direct reading without needing to switch between separate bath and room modes. It is a practical guide for preparing a comfortable bathing and sleeping environment.

One Thermometer for Bath and Nursery

Placed in the bath, the thermometer floats and measures the surrounding water. Left in the nursery, it reads ambient air temperature. Philips advises that many babies are comfortable with bath water between 36.5°C and 38°C, but every reading should be considered together with an adult’s own hand or elbow check.

Philips states accuracy of ±1°C between 0°C and 50°C. The unit can measure up to 70°C and displays an out-of-range indication above its operating range. The soft-looking outer body has been tested to applicable newborn-toy requirements, but the product must still be used under adult supervision.

Key Benefits

1. Use one compact product for two everyday temperature checks.
2. Read the digital display without colour charts or guesswork.
3. Let the floating body remain visible during supervised bath preparation.
4. Check nursery conditions before sleep or clothing decisions.
5. Recognise the exact regional version through its flower colour.
6. Replace the LR44 batteries when the display eventually becomes blank.

Verified Specifications

Recommended Uses

Recommended for checking prepared bath water, nursery temperature and other baby-room conditions. It is a temperature guide for caregivers, not a medical thermometer and not a substitute for checking the water directly before the child enters the bath.

Care and Safety

Rinse away bath-water residue and dry the thermometer after use. If the display stops working, the measuring module uses two LR44 button cells; battery replacement and resealing should be handled only by a responsible adult following the Philips instructions.

Never leave a baby unattended in or near water. Confirm the bath temperature by hand or elbow as well as by display, keep loose batteries away from children and discontinue use if the housing, seal or display is damaged.

Why Choose This Philips Avent Product?

The SCH550/21 combines a clear digital reading with a simple floating design, reducing the need for separate room and bath thermometers. Its main advantage is convenience; the limitation is that it is a guide rather than a medical or supervision device.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can it measure both water and air?
Yes. It reads bath water when floating and ambient temperature when placed in the room.

What bath temperature does Philips suggest?
Philips cites approximately 36.5°C to 38°C, but always perform a separate adult touch check.

Is this a medical thermometer?
No. It is intended for bath and room conditions, not for measuring body temperature.

What is the difference between SCH550/20 and SCH550/21?
Their core function is the same; this SCH550/21 version is supplied in pink.

What does H on the screen mean?
The measured temperature is above the supported range. Remove the unit and allow it to cool.

Can a baby use it without supervision?
No. Adult supervision is essential around water and small battery-powered products.

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