Baby Monitor Advice
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Our baby is due in a couple of months and ive been given the task of finding a baby monitor.
I have found this one which monitors the babys movements.
Or theres this one which has a baby talk back function.
Cant find any that can do both. Has anyone found one or both of these features useful in a bay monitor? any recommendations?
I have found this one which monitors the babys movements.
Or theres this one which has a baby talk back function.
Cant find any that can do both. Has anyone found one or both of these features useful in a bay monitor? any recommendations?
As the father of two (aged 1 and 3) - I ask why you need to monitor their movement?
Just use a simple sound monitor and hook up a webcam if you're really worried. Then hook up the webcam as a security cam.
(you could always re-programme the mat to detect movement and place it under the door mat I suppose...)
Just use a simple sound monitor and hook up a webcam if you're really worried. Then hook up the webcam as a security cam.
(you could always re-programme the mat to detect movement and place it under the door mat I suppose...)
Edited by Puggit on Tuesday 9th March 11:05
Don't bother with either of these features is my advice.
1. Babies move a lot, it's normal. They also stop moving when they're settled. If you use the movement sensor - you'll be checking every five minutes.
2. If you feel the need to talk back to the baby then you'll feel the need to go and see them as well - indeed, if they are upset, you'll need to comfort them with more than a bit of walkie talkie chat.
Just my opinion - but you only need to be able to hear if they are upset.
1. Babies move a lot, it's normal. They also stop moving when they're settled. If you use the movement sensor - you'll be checking every five minutes.
2. If you feel the need to talk back to the baby then you'll feel the need to go and see them as well - indeed, if they are upset, you'll need to comfort them with more than a bit of walkie talkie chat.
Just my opinion - but you only need to be able to hear if they are upset.
Borris-Bear said:
Maybe we're being overly worried but as its our first want to make sure we get everything right.
The movement one is supposedly for sleep apnoea it apparently is so sensitive it picks up baby breathing it will give an alarm if bby stops breathing.
Go with the walkabout. If you go for full on telemetry you may as well take it in turns to watch the baby through the night. Very easy to become paranoid!The movement one is supposedly for sleep apnoea it apparently is so sensitive it picks up baby breathing it will give an alarm if bby stops breathing.
Borris-Bear said:
we're being overly worried
Understandable, it's your first. If you awake, just place your hand on their back, and you'll feel their lungs breathing, contented, go back to sleep.
Easier to say than to do, but believe me it's the only way or you WILL drive yourself nuts.
Borris-Bear said:
Maybe we're being overly worried but as its our first want to make sure we get everything right.
The movement one is supposedly for sleep apnoea it apparently is so sensitive it picks up baby breathing it will give an alarm if bby stops breathing.
It is normal to spend the first few months thinking your baby is going to spontaneously die. That doesn't make it likely.The movement one is supposedly for sleep apnoea it apparently is so sensitive it picks up baby breathing it will give an alarm if bby stops breathing.
Baby monitors are handy, but we used ours much less with the second child than with the first. You should try not to leap up every time they make a sound (or don't).
Also, try not to obsess over making everything dark and quiet for the baby. It should learn to sleep with ambient light and noise - this will make travelling much, much easier. That said, I am now able to move around my house like a ninja, which might prove a useful skill someday.
I think they are very useful, as you can make a more informed judgement of when they need attention, and when you can leave them to manage themselves.
We looked at stacks of reviews and eventually went for a BT one, the 150 I think. It's very good, excellent sound quality, plus talkback, nightlight, songs etc. Plus you can control it from the reciever - meaning you can switch the nightlight on and play some soothing tunes remotely. (or mp3's if you wish)
Get one, they are useful. We don't have a massive house, but when he's fast asleep upstairs, it only takes the TV, washer (it never gets switched off!) and general chat not to hear them until they become pretty distressed.
It's only £60 at the end of the day
We looked at stacks of reviews and eventually went for a BT one, the 150 I think. It's very good, excellent sound quality, plus talkback, nightlight, songs etc. Plus you can control it from the reciever - meaning you can switch the nightlight on and play some soothing tunes remotely. (or mp3's if you wish)
Get one, they are useful. We don't have a massive house, but when he's fast asleep upstairs, it only takes the TV, washer (it never gets switched off!) and general chat not to hear them until they become pretty distressed.
It's only £60 at the end of the day
not just me thenKuroblack350 said:
I think they are very useful, as you can make a more informed judgement of when they need attention, and when you can leave them to manage themselves.
We looked at stacks of reviews and eventually went for a BT one, the 150 I think. It's very good, excellent sound quality, plus talkback, nightlight, songs etc. Plus you can control it from the reciever - meaning you can switch the nightlight on and play some soothing tunes remotely. (or mp3's if you wish)
Get one, they are useful. We don't have a massive house, but when he's fast asleep upstairs, it only takes the TV, washer (it never gets switched off!) and general chat not to hear them until they become pretty distressed.
It's only £60 at the end of the day
+1 for the monitor and advice We looked at stacks of reviews and eventually went for a BT one, the 150 I think. It's very good, excellent sound quality, plus talkback, nightlight, songs etc. Plus you can control it from the reciever - meaning you can switch the nightlight on and play some soothing tunes remotely. (or mp3's if you wish)
Get one, they are useful. We don't have a massive house, but when he's fast asleep upstairs, it only takes the TV, washer (it never gets switched off!) and general chat not to hear them until they become pretty distressed.
It's only £60 at the end of the day
Kuroblack350 said:
I think they are very useful, as you can make a more informed judgement of when they need attention, and when you can leave them to manage themselves.
We looked at stacks of reviews and eventually went for a BT one, the 150 I think. It's very good, excellent sound quality, plus talkback, nightlight, songs etc. Plus you can control it from the reciever - meaning you can switch the nightlight on and play some soothing tunes remotely. (or mp3's if you wish)
Get one, they are useful. We don't have a massive house, but when he's fast asleep upstairs, it only takes the TV, washer (it never gets switched off!) and general chat not to hear them until they become pretty distressed.
It's only £60 at the end of the day
I agree. We picked up a relatively basic colour video monitor. Most of the time you can hear the little one when they disturb, but having the video gives you some peace of mind.We looked at stacks of reviews and eventually went for a BT one, the 150 I think. It's very good, excellent sound quality, plus talkback, nightlight, songs etc. Plus you can control it from the reciever - meaning you can switch the nightlight on and play some soothing tunes remotely. (or mp3's if you wish)
Get one, they are useful. We don't have a massive house, but when he's fast asleep upstairs, it only takes the TV, washer (it never gets switched off!) and general chat not to hear them until they become pretty distressed.
It's only £60 at the end of the day
And it can be quite entertaining, seeing how they move around in the bed at night. Seeing them sitting up saying "mumumumumum". Its more entertaining watching him in bed rolling around than it is watching most TV programs in the evening.
Buy the bog basic with the flashy lights that react to noise. You won't use talkback. DO NOT get the one with temperature alarm or movement stuff, it will forever be going off.
They are useful if you want to sit in the garden and the baby is in the house and you might otherwise not hear them.
Also when you are in the early panic stages you can listen to there breathing through it with the volume up.
They are useful if you want to sit in the garden and the baby is in the house and you might otherwise not hear them.
Also when you are in the early panic stages you can listen to there breathing through it with the volume up.
I would get a cheap one. You don't know if you're going to use it as you can't determine the temperament of your baby or how you'll cope. Then if you feel you need something else you can buy one then. I think a lot of parents go out and buy everything before the baby is born without knowing what to expect and then end up regretting it.
BUT, lots of the mums I know love the Angelcare monitor or ones with a video function. However, I would second the view that you shouldn't get blackout blinds or fuss too much about making noise. I have come from a family of children who learnt to sleep anywhere and it's been the best thing I've done with my daughter.
BUT, lots of the mums I know love the Angelcare monitor or ones with a video function. However, I would second the view that you shouldn't get blackout blinds or fuss too much about making noise. I have come from a family of children who learnt to sleep anywhere and it's been the best thing I've done with my daughter.
sday12 said:
Don't waste your money, we had one (£30) an never really used it. If they make a noise, you'll hear it!
This pi$$es me off."I don't need one therefore no-one else does either"
Have you seen the OP's house? Do you know their particular circumstances?
Kuroblack350 said:
I think they are very useful, as you can make a more informed judgement of when they need attention, and when you can leave them to manage themselves.
Exactly.Edited by monthefish on Tuesday 9th March 11:52
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