I bought an ear thermometer off ebay. Works really well, is quick and accurate and only cost me $20 including postage. You can even get your brand name ones on there so I would do a quick search on ebay too.

They are soooo much easier to use and now when Talia feels sick she asks me to get the "temperature" out to see if she is sick lol Hope you find one for cheap and can spend the extra on something special for mum or bubs.