What baby items did you find to be the most & least useful?

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Malia's Mo

We just spent 2 hours in Babies R Us registering for my baby shower and we have over 200 items. I know I'm not going to get everything, and it was mainly just to show various gift options, but what items are absolute musts and what items can wait? This is my first baby so I haven't been able to test anything out yet. Thank you! =)

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well, u can go to babies r us website and they have a list for ppl who are going to register..of course it has a lot of things on there that you don't need, but if you weed through you can get what you need out of it...the things i liked;found most useful, etc......

.i would def recommend:
a diaper genie 2; idk why ppl don't like them, there is NO smell in my dd 's room
changing table..will save your back, good for diap changes, clothes changes, sponge baths, etc and you have shelves to store your new baby must haves....i have canvas bins on the shelves to store things that are good to have in reach or easily available...
monitor--i like the graco imonitor, recently bought a second one for another room in the house bc i liked the other one so much, it has been working well for over 8 mos now, and it has good range, battery life, and i can hear EVERYTHING; never any interference....it works great..
boppy pillow with cotton covers, soft ones don't fit as well for some reason
lots of baby hangers, and baby hangers with clips to keep outfits together
primo euro bathtub
prince lionheart diaper depot and wipewarmer; ours works well and the wipes are still very warm when we get them to out dd's bottom; and she doesn't freak out when we are out and they aren't warmed, but seems to appreciate it when they are..
health kit: brush, comb, thermometer (not an ear one, not as accurate), nail clippers, etc.
baby meds, generic is just as good and a lot cheaper...desitin(or plain zinc oxide if you can find it)..not creamy, has less zinc ox in it....infant mylicon and tylenol
lots of diapers , make sure wherever you buy them will let you exchange them for a diff size if you need to even after the return period...brus let me do that, and buy a small pack of a couple brands to see which you prefer before you open the big boxes...wipes, lots of them, without alcohol or fragrance! we use swaddlers diapers and pampers sensitive wipes; no rashes, no reactions to their ingredients, diapers hold a lot when they have too and the netting tends to keep the wet off her bottom...
lots of baby washclothes, you may have to use them on baby's bum if it is really sensitive and gets a rash....and baby towels, but you could use your reg towels if money is an issue

swing, pref swings two ways and plugs in instead of batteries
bouncy seat
infant travel system! easy, easy, easy--we got the graco tour deluxe; it is great, folds with one hand, several seating positions, lays flat for sleep; has a big basket underneath and cup holders for mom and dad, one for baby , place for snacks for baby, and a 'pocket' up top for keys, cell phone, whatever you wanna put there...
play yard, get one with bassinet feature if you want to, easier to keep baby in your room for a while before putting them in crib in their room=we have chicco discovery and it is awesome, has more padding than most, easy to wash..machine wash, most are wipe down...very sturdy, has nightlight, vibration, etc and a flip up change table, has wooden slats that slide in under mattress for support...not that much more exp than the others and much better in my opinion
passys--she loves soothies and that is all she will take..
baby wash, again frag free, dye free
frag free , dye free laundry detergent
clothes hamper or basket
lingerie bag for socks, mittens, anything little so they don't get lost in the wash...
something to put baby toys in
extra toy links
lullaby cd and small cd player; my dd has come to love white noise, she naps with a fan and a womb bear; sleeps at night with a fan....
oh, mosquito cover for your infant carrier..it's where you can see in , baby can see out, but strangers cant just walk up and touch your baby, and they will!!!!!
all i can come up with now...LOL
diaper bags; big one for everything you may need, leave in car unless you will be somewhere a long time, and a small one to stick what you will need for a short run in so you don't have to haul the bigger one

if ffing:
avent formula dispenser; has better review than the ones made by sassy, and convert to a snack cup later...i loved it so much i bought a second one!
bottles--really liked playtex ventaire advanced when she was young, more pieces but it's easy to get them clean when the top and bottom comes off...and they vent through the bottom instead of the nip so no bubbles or foam going back up into baby's milk; they will leak if you don't put them together correctly, but we have had no probs with them and have never had to replace any parts on them..if u decide on them and have leaks, email me and i will explain how to keep them from leaking...:O)
bottle and nip brushes--i really like the ones by munchking that don't have a sponge on the end of the brush, they come in diff colors mixed with white and have a great nip brush in the handles....
drying racks--again, i really like munchkins...
formula mixer: i like dr brown's formula pitcher bc you don't shake it it is only abo

If your baby would sleep in their crib but only sleep on top of a pillow would you let them?

Momuvtwinb

And why or why not?

My daughter is 8 1/2 months old. She loves our pillowtop mattress and I wondered if I put a pillow underneath her crib sheet if she would sleep better that way. But, I'm paranoid about SIDS still. We do have an angel care monitor.

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I think at that age I would allow it. Once they can roll over and move around freely, I dont think its such a concern anymore. With my first, her mattress was so hard I put the comforter that came with her set under the sheet. Good luck!

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When do you think I will go into labor?

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Laurie W

I am 39 weeks pregnant. I am dilated to 2 CM, 80% effaced and the babyâs head is at zero station. I have been having non-painful contraction for the past three days. I went to the hospital when I noticed they were consistent. The monitor confirmed that I was contracting every 2-3 minutes but I wasnât in labor because there was no change in my cervix (no change in dilation). Three days later I am still consistently contracting but they still are not painful at all â Just a tightening for about a minute in my abdomen. Has anyone else been in a similar situation? The doctor is going to induce me on Thursday if I donât go into labor on my own before then. If anyone else has been in a similar situation please advise as to when you went into labor. Thank you all!

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It'll be soon!! Congrats! Happy Delivery !

I need help with my dog?

Kassie

I have a three year old mutt. I don't know what she is fully i know she a Sheppard mix.

I've had her for a year . In the past 6 months I've noticed she snaps at people. her eyes go big she growls and goes off. Then after she does it . It's like she doesn't know that she did anything. She looks 100% confused. What could be wrong with her? something with her brain?

I am going to take her to the vet but With recent things that have happened I can't pay the vet right now.

Background info on her

She was beaten when she was younger

she is blind 100% in one eye and see shadows in the other eye.

she also has hip and elbow displasha (i don't know how to spell it were the hips pop out of place)

I am not surprised there's anything wrong with her. I just wanna know what possible wrong with her.

Ps: for one that are going to say put her down. Not in tell she is ready. She happy three year old ( with her own issues) that loves to play. She not ready do go down. She a tough one . The vet knows of her issue ( body and eyes wise) and says as long as she is still willing to truck along there no need to put her down. The attacking thing started after we took her to the vet when we first got her.

The question is what could be wrong with her. With her randomly snapping like that and acting confused . what could it be. Just wanted to give you guys some background info on her.

Thank you!
she ovbs not in that much pain you guys . she runs around and plays with my dog that is 3 times bigger then her. gets throw to the ground by my other dog and get right back up . She spoiled . I have pills to help with her joints. If she would cry when I stretch her legs to keep them moving wasn't playing with my pit bull dog because she was in pain it be a different story. I talk to her when i am petting her. I can be talking to her for a hr and it like something goes off. This isnt a matter of I am not talking to her while petting her making sure she know She safe and That i am there. something snaps and she goes off.
1. I have talked to the vet about her hips and everything. She takes pills for her joints. I slowly stretch out her legs EVERYDAY! I also put a heating pad ( with a towel on it! ) on low while I am awake and can make sure I doesn't burn her. She doesn't have issues as long as I do this everyday.

I am taking to her to the vet soon. I just wanted to know what to expect. Thank you.
Thank you everyone

Ps: I know the old owner. And I haven't hit her , not fed her. I don't let kids around her or my family just my pit bull which she loves .

When she attack me. I say her name and gently pull her off of me. and pet her. If you yell at her and treat her like she in trouble it only makes it worse .
:)

lol and one that said to assert my dominance to her. She has no fing idea what that means. she'll just be like ummm yo? wanna play with me. my pit is the Alpha and my special dog has no idea when he try to dominate her what it even means she thinks its play time! thank you tho

thank you.

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The fact your dog is blind in one eye and nearly completely blind in the other, and has displasia would be the first things that I would zero in on...not her abusive past. The chances of her conditions deteriorating are quite high, and if she can't see people, or she's in pain or uncomfortable...she is going to snap. Just because she is on medication and you're tending to her (good for you being a good owner) doesn't mean she isn't suffering some discomfort. She can have her good days and bad.
Does she snap at people when they try to pet her? How are they approaching her? Does she snap at movement? I am more careful around dogs that only have partial vision than dogs that have zero vision because the dogs that can only see shadows are ten times more likely to snap at me or anyone else due to the fact that...they're seeing shadows. Now, couple that with an abusive past, and she's bound to be a bit more edgy.
Don't let people mess with her, and be careful handling her until the vet checks her out. If she is having issues at 3 years old, she could very well have developed some other malady since you've had her.
Also, take note of where your hands are on her when she "snaps". The chances of her snapping at you to tell you that you're touching a "sensitive" spot are high. Remember, GSDs can be quite touch sensitive and big babies about small things despite their rough and tumble ways.
You also have to remember that dogs don't understand limitations. She could be hurting, and pushing herself to play with your other dog. My pit fractured two toes on his front paw, and despite the pain, and my constant supervision...he would still try to play with my other boys.
Monitor all interactions she has with people, and in the situation I would NOT allow her around anyone else until all medical causes have been ruled out. If she passes the vet inspection then it is time to hire a professional trainer. For all you know, the abuse could have knocked a few screws loose, but only a professional trainer would be able to tell you if that's the case.
Recently I was working with a dog that legitimately had lost her mind, and after getting two other trainers involved to see if they saw anything in the dog that I was "missing", having the vet check the dog, and doing a board and train situation...the dog had to be put down for the safety of the family, their children, and because the neighbor's filed a bite report that the owners had not notified me of until two days before the dog was seized.
This sounds like a health related issue or a behavioral issue rather than a neurological issue. Many times it can take a dog up to one full year to settle into their new home environment, and when a dog starts to feel comfortable...they will show their true colors. So, have your dog checked by a vet to rule out any medical issues causing the aggressive outbursts (most likely pain related), then call a professional trainer who specializes in aggression to assess your dog for any behavior issues. In the mean time do NOT allow your dog to socialize with people unless muzzled to ensure that she cannot bite anyone.

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Are you in foster care? Do people treat you like garbage for being a foster kid? Did people stereotype you?

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MingChong1

I used to be in foster care in almost all my life. I'm 24 now. I'm asking in the Teen section since many kids end up in foster care by their teen years.

Being a foster kid, I was always PUNISHED & overly sheltered. The foster family figured I needed to be MONITORED 24/7, even after I turned 18. They were very abusive, & they damaged my self-esteem by telling me that they should've left my nasty, filthy, dirty butt where they found me. I was only a couple of months old! Would you expect a 2-month old baby to take a bath? No. Why are they making it like it's MY fault I was dirty?

My birth family is & was abusive too. My birth family have no respect for me since they didn't know me all their lives, but somehow both the foster & biological family treat my twin sister better because she strives for popularity & I was the geek. My biological niece told me that she doesn't give a $hit about me because I had just recently came into her life.
Everyone hates me! What's your experience?

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Goto the Adoption Section. There are several of us from Foster Care there.

I was in care from age 7 until I aged out at 18. It sucked. I lived in many homes and group homes and no one cared about me. My bio-parents had their rights terminated fairly quickly because they were abusive people. No one adopted me, they just kept moving me and telling me I was bad. Some foster homes were just as bad as my bio-parents. Most only wanted me for the $$ or so I could do stuff for them. I only had one family that was really interested in me and they moved and left me to be bounced to another foster home.

Now as an adult, I am a mess. At 18, I was kicked out of the system with nothing. No money, no family, no education. I did not get on my feet until I was about 26. And now, I still have lots of problems.

I think alot of foster kids get told all bad shit about them. Because no one really cares about us. Everyday I wish I was dead...

In real life, I never tell anyone I was a foster kid. They say "What is wrong with you?" or "What did you do?"....like a little kid did something to get into foster care??????

I am sorry for you. It is good to be a geek. You can make something of yourself! Don't let them get to you.

Send me a note if you want to talk...

Which speakers should I get (Comparing two speakers) Experienced DJ's come here!?

Dennisz Pr

Hello fellow experienced DJ's and other audio geeks..

I'm a DJ, that has been DJing for several years..However, my gigs are usually in stages that have professional 30,000 watt systems built in, and no speakers are required..But I wanna start mobile DJing for parties, and weddings and such. My budget is some-what low for the beginning, but i'll be building up money to buy some quality gear!

I'm stuck in a conclusion right now, and I'm debating which speakers to get.
I'm getting them in set of (2) and you'll see my budget once you check these links out.

http://amzn.com/B0013C7ICC
or
http://amzn.com/B001XWD3LC

Now, I'm a big car audio junky, and I know when it comes to the name 'pyle' the first thing that comes into my mind is 'Pyle of sh*t.'
BUT WAIT. These speakers have great reviews, and I heard a lot of good things about these!
But the question is, will they be loud enough for a party of under 100 people? Or maybe under 50 people?

Now, my second look is the Behringers! Yes, German bands! My favorite!
They're known for the best PA speakers ever made! But, are these actually gonna be loud enough? I feel like these are more for 'monitors' and etc. These also look a lot better, but the thing that matters is..is it loud enough?

Lastly, I know a lot of people are gonna mention a 'amplifier.' Well, I already own a 1,000 Watt RMS Amplifier, that can power these babies..and I also have a 12" Kenwood Subwoofer with 400 Watt RMs power rating, and 1,200 Watt Peak.

I'm looking for the best opinion on the speaker, or maybe link me another speaker that is $130 or less?

Thanks so much everyone!

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Holy crap! 800watts/1600peak? Enough to BLOW AWAY 100 people, lol :)

The general rule of thumb (Ive research this a lot as I DJ at weddings etc) is about 4watts per person.
100 people = 400 watts.

The Pyle have 2 woofers, lower to the ground. the behringer only has 1, and the behringer will be used high up on a stand (thats what they were intended for), so there isnt going to be much bass unless hooked up with your subwoofer. So the Pyle will have more bass out of the box.

However both the Pyle and Behringers are 8ohm. This will not get as much power from the amp, many amps push out the most power at 4ohms (some even run on 2ohms but these are more rare).

At 8ohms of speaker resistance you will get about half the rated full power from an amp.
And you DO NOT want the amp to be running at 100%, maybe 75%, so if the amp is 1000w continuous, then it might be 2x500@4ohms / 2x250@8ohms, and you want to be using it at about 75% to avoid it dying or killing your speakers, so youd be getting about 180-200watts per channel.

I repeat, If you strain your amp to try and drive bigger speakers, this is more risk to the amp of overheating/clipping, and clipping can mean blown speakers (doesnt matter how high their rating). Despite what many believe, it is better to have an amp that is bigger than the speakers, but only use it at at lower volumes, keeps the sound clear, avoids clipping, and keeps the amp running cool.

With 8 ohm speakers, you can wire them up in parallel to create 4ohms resistance to the amp (less resistance) which means the amp can push out more power, but I would advise against this until you have done lots of research and understand how it all works. Doing this, you could wire up 2 speakers (or more) on a channel of the amp, lowering the resistance and getting more power (spread across the speakers of course). Ideally, if your subwoofer is an 8ohm, buy another one of 8ohm, and wire them up with the speakers in parallel mode.
So with 2 x 8ohm subs and 2 x 8ohm speakers, the subs (any decent ones anyway) have a high level cutoff, meaning they play the bass sounds, and only output the mid/high frequencies to the speakers, meaning better quality sound as the speakers are only playing certain frequencies.
SO, if the subs have mid/high outputs for speakers:
you wire the amp channel 1 to sub 1, and wire sub 1 to speaker 1.
you wire the amp channel 2 to sub 2, and from sub 2 to speaker 2.

This would mean (if the amp is 2x500@4ohms) you are getting full power, divided by 4 speakers. So the sub is getting 250w each, and the speakers are getting 250w each. Again, do not drive the amp at full power!! This could damage the beringers (rated at 200w co

How worried should I be about someone hacking into my computers webcam?

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kaysey.K

I keep on hearing stories about people being spied on via webcam, am I being paranoid?

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Well, you decide:
From; http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/03/rat-breeders-meet-the-men-who-spy-on-women-through-their-webcams/
Meet the men who spy on women through their webcams.
"... only minimal technical skill is now required to deploy a RAT and acquire slaves. Once infected, all the common RAT software provides a control panel view in which one can see all current slaves, their locations, and the status of their machines. With a few clicks, the operator can start watching the screen or webcam of any slave currently online."
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Parents of infants using baby monitors:
Hacked Baby Monitor Caught Spying On 2-Year-Old Girl In Texas; http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/13/hacked-baby-monitor-houston-texas-parents_n_3750675.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopularusing "
Foscam- Wireless B/G/N IP Camera MUST be updated. http://foscam.us/firmware.html but EVERY iP enabled cam should constantly be kept up-to-date.
Bookmark your camera model website, and using "Change Detect" (a 'spider') to automatically notify (by e-mail) you when any updates become available.
http://www.changedetection.com/monitor.html
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From the "NoScript" website; http://noscript.net/faq/#clearclick
Paragraph 7.1:
"...you clicked anywhere in their apparently innocuous page, believing you were doing nothing dangerous, but in reality you were activating your microphone and/or your webcam for Flash access, allowing the remote attacker to spy on you instantaneously."

On the other hand, if you use Firefox you can install the free and open source NoScript extension (yes, this one), which provides the only viable and safe protection available today: the ClearClick technology. "

Use Firefox, with "NoScript" to greatly diminish the chance of this, and many, many other exploits that leverage the power of JavaScript.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/collections/dunbar-pappy/dunbarpappy/
[see this page for how it works, and how to use it...very straight forward; http://noscript.net/features#contentblocking
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Google Chrome, by default, allows access to webcams.
Change that to disallow.
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On laptops, one fail-safe method is to cover the lens.
Use a plain "Band-Aid" (no kidding), positioned so the soft fiber pad is over the lens. This reduces scratching.
On the extreme end of one half, fold a 1/2" section back on itself (sticky to sticky) which creates a "pull tab" so you can un-mask the lens when you want it. Secure the other end on the other side of the lens.

When will tmobile come out with the iPhone?

sockssoxs1

I have seen articles and reports that T-Mobile will carry apple products in the new year (2013). When can I expect to see the iphone 5 on T-Mobiles network?

thanks

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I let my friend (coworker) who owns an iPhone 5 use my Note 2 just to compare, and showed him how to use it.

I then asked him why people prefer iPhone 5 over the customization that Android gives. He had no answer to that (he did attempt to say that the iPhone was simpler to use, and I described that the it was true that even babies could use the iPhone, but the Android only takes a day to customize to ones wants and needs), just that he never knew Android had gotten so good. He then offered to trade me his iPhone 5 and a gaming screen he had previously used for his triple monitor setup. I stoutly declined.

This sounds like I'm just trying to spite you because even if the events that I have just tried to describe are false (and they are not), they are impolite.

So I won't educate you on the benefits of the Note 2, and Android as an OS, and why I'm not here to start a war, but merely to inform you that iPhone is definitely starting to fall off as a feature full phone every generation. Every generation, the iPhone is declining. I won't speak of it anymore, and just try answering your question without killing myself over how much a tech geek like me needs to tell you how much better Android is. All you have to do is research and use google anyway if you wanted to know, right?

So about iPhone on T-mobile. You probably won't be seeing the iPhone 5 likely appear in next month. After that, they will be very eager to get the iPhone 5 if they truly are considering offering the iPhone 5 (they already offer the Galaxy Note 2, though... OOPS what am I saying?!?!). So around 3-4 months? Yep very likely.

But don't buy a phone on a contract. You will end up paying more. Do you wonder why contracts lock you in and lower the price on phones? It's not really because they want you to stay (well yes they do), but that they gain a better profit anyway. They lock you into a plan that is very bad compared to prepaid plans so every month you will be shelling out tons more money for tons less service. Let's say you pay $90 every month for the same service you get at $49... There you go. 2 year contract = 12+12 = 24 x 40 = 960. You will be shelling out an extra $960 along with the small fee you payed with the phone when you signed your contract ($200 maybe?).

See, I'm just trying to educate you on what choice you should take: prepaid.

Prepaid? Look at Straight Talk, Solavei, T-mobile Prepaid (hidden because they like you using contracts), there are many great options. Check them out.

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How does induction work at 38 weeks?

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Frances.

I'm currently 34w3d and yesterday at my appointment I was told that they may want to have me induced at 38 weeks due to me being diabetic.
We will be talking about it in more depth at my 36 week appointment but I was just wondering about the procedure if the baby hasn't engaged by that point. Is it something that would happen naturally as the labour went on?
Anyone else been in the same situation?

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I was induced at 38 weeks with my first child due to PIH. The baby was still very high, I was not dilated or effaced when we started the induction. I was to report to the L & D unit at 7 AM so they could monitor the baby for an hour prior to starting the induction. After that was done my OB arrived and placed Cytoek, a small pill, on my cervix to help dilation. I had to lay flat for 3 hours. At 11 AM she came back and since I was dilated to 2 CM broke my water which started contractions about an hour after my water broke. Since the contractions were not as strong as they would have liked them at 3 PM they hooked me up to a Pitocin drip and it worked great. The contractions got very strong and very close together. By 6 PM I need an epidural, I finally received it at 8 PM. I was able to relax at that point. However, I feel it slowed my dilation process as I was stuck at 7-8 CM for hours. At 11 PM my OB tol dme that in 1 hour if I had not dilated fully to 10 CM I was going to have to have a c-section for lack of progression. When she came back at midnight I was fully dilated and stared to push. My epidural ran out around 1 AM and I pushed without any pain medication, which seemed to be more helpful and she was born at 2:38 AM, 6 lbs 13.5 oz. Recovery was almost instant, I had absolutely no problems. Best of luck to you!

How old was your child when you stopped using the monitor? If you had 2 young kids, did you...?

demelo

...use 2 monitors?
We'll be having baby #2 soon. and #1 will be 2 years old. Do we buy another monitor?

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Once the older kids were in a bed and not a crib, we stopped using a monitor for them. At that time, if they needed our attention, they could climb out of bed and come get us. And although we had to train them with the sometimes-conflicting message "OK, now you have to stay in bed, but you can get out of bed if you need us", it has worked well for three of our children so far (#4 is still in the crib).

So if you are putting your 2-year-old in a big boy/girl bed, I think you can ditch the monitor. But if the two year old is staying in a crib, I say you buy another one. Otherwise, you have no way of knowing when they are in distress. Sometimes though it is hard to operate two monitors in the same house. Despite specifically purchasing one with different frequencies, we have had trouble getting two separate monitors to work.

They do sell a monitor that we now own made by First Years that we have now that has three different base units and three different channels on the receiver. The receiver can be set to either one channel exclusively or it can cycle through all three channels. We have owned probably three different monitors over the years and this one is definitely the best.

Good luck with the new baby and your new "big brother/sister"!!

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Best way to monitor the babies heartbeat?

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Mommy 2 B

I was wondering what the best tool is to use to monitor the babies heartbeat? I have a stethoscope and I can't really hear anything? I am 16 weeks pregnant. Also looking to see whats the least expensive.

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The best thing and the only thing at this point in your pregnancy is a Doppler. They can get expensive to rent. Mine was about 40 a month and about 600 to purchase. I rented one for the month and it was the most amazing thing ever. I rented it from http://www.babybeat.com/ I will rent it again for my next baby. I was able to hear my sons heart beat at 15 weeks and could also hear my placenta. It also had a record feature. Its the same Doppler that they use in your OBs office.
http://c0nfusi0n.vip.warped.com/baby1.mp3
The link to my sons heart beat.

Stethoscope won't work till you are around 30 weeks or so. The same with the dopplers that you can purschase in the store. They won't work till you are about 32 weeks and with some people they don't work at all.

How do they monitor the babies heartbeat at 11 weeks pregnant?

Lin*z

I am about 7 weeks pregnant at the moment, and I have an appointment next month to hear the heartbeat (when I'm about 11 weeks along)

How do they monitor the heartbeat this early? Will they use an ultrasound? And if so, Will I be able to see the baby as well? I know there is another type of machine to listen to it, but I don't know what that one's called. What did your doctor use for you this early on?

Just curious...This is my first child so I have a million questions. haha

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They will probably try to get it on the doppler but if they can't they could do an ultrasound.I had an ultrasound at 8 weeks with my daughter and got to see the heart beat and then at 12 weeks I got to hear it.With my son they just did a doppler at 12 weeks.

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I have 2 phone jacks in the house i want 2 more in different rooms how do i do it on the same phone line?

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garrett396

i dont want a sencond phone line just the same one i am using just need more jacks in other rooms

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you have 3 choices here....1......get a couple of phone-jacks and plug them into the wall outlet.....2. have the phone-company come out and install 2 new phone-outlets.....both just cost to much money....so the 3rd and cheapest is.....get a base-phone(digital) and you can have up to 10 extensions.....so you just need any electrical outlet in every room to plug the phone in!!!

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* 5.8 GHz digital frequency â ensures outstanding voice clarity, security, and range.
* Expandable to 10 handsets â lets you add expansion handsets (sold separately, Item #21570) wherever you need them most for a total of 10, all on one phone jack!
* Call Waiting/Caller ID â displays the name and number of incoming callers, even if you're on another call. Lets you store Caller ID or redial numbers in the phonebook for later use. Call Waiting Deluxe capability lets you place callers on hold, send them to voicemail, or conference them into your current call at the touch of a button.
* Handset and base duplex speakerphones â allow you to talk and listen hands-free from either base or handset.
* Advanced phonebook features â allows you to store up to 2 numbers per name and up to 100 names in the handset and base phonebook. Transfer function lets you move phonebook entries from one handset to another or from handset to base without having to re-enter data. Also includes alphabetical search and personalized ringers.
* Up to 4-way conference calling â allows up to 4 people to participate in a conference call, consisting of an outside line, 2 handsets, and the base speakerphone. Lets you easily join a call already in progress.
* Voicemail waiting indicator â alerts you to new voicemail messages via a flashing LED on the top of the handset.
* DirectLink® feature â lets you use a pair of handsets (or 2 pairs of handsets at one time) for 2-way radio communication.
* Plus â base keypad, Do Not Disturb setting, mute and hold functions, earpiece and ringer volume control, intercom and call transfer between handsets, 20 ringer options, 10 speed dial locations at the base, room/baby monitoring, headset compatibility, and more.

Turtle Beach Tango Issue with bluetooth?

Q.

sooo, early this year i bought the Tangos because my old headset was destroyed by my own stupidity.... anyway, now whenever I try to talk in them it you can barely understand me because it comes out in a static sort of sound. The Tangos are new (as i bought them, so 3-5 months old), they've always have worked before today, I have tried "turning it on and off again", I looked at the TB website but their were no listings for this problem, the audio for games and such works fine, I can hear people, I tried to get dust out of the detachable mic part, I think somethings broken but I don't know what part specifically to replace. I figure/hope that the local community here that has a turtle beach or something knows. no other problems, just static when ever my bluetooth is on for it. NOTE: it might have something to due with internet connection as that seems to be going weird lately, due to too many devices on the internet at one time.

Answer
Same here; got tired of the blue masking tape holding my DPX-21's together. The EFT's are a major league upgrade and world of difference.

First, don't discount the obvious; make sure your Chat button settings are on Chat 1 or Chat Main (left earpiece). If that's good, then try flashing the firmware with the latest version (even if you're using the current one). If you've never updated, now's the time.

Make sure the cables on the transmitter are secured properly also.

The mikes on the EFT's are pretty hard to screw up, so I'd be looking at a firmware, software, or setting fix. If you haven't yet downloaded the firmware update, here's what you need to do:

1. Create a TB Community account:

http://www.turtlebeach.com/community/preset-community

2. Download and install the Tango Advanced Sound Editor and User Guide:

http://www.turtlebeach.com/assets/presets/tools/ASE_20130314.zip

http://www.turtlebeach.com/assets/presets/tools/ASE_UserGuide_2013_FINAL.pdf

3. Once installed, connect your EFT headset using the USB data cable (NOT the long power cable; they're marked), then start up the ASE program.

4. Click the âCheck for Firmware Updatesâ button and let it do its thing. The procedure is on page 6 of the ASE user guide.

Lastly, you can't rule out RF interference either. Make sure you haven't added any new electronics near the transmitter unit that can cause RFI; new cordless phone base, microwave (if you're a hardcore gamer), baby monitor, etc. Even a new Router; if you've installed a new Router or bridge, you may need to adjust the Channel frequency band to a higher offset frequency above 2.4ghz, which is what the BT frequency is. Remember, anything that can generate RFI will interfere with a BT transmission.

Worst case, call TB support - they're pretty good about taking care of customers who buy their high-end units. Did you get the freebie TB earbuds a couple of months ago as a bonus?

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What is everything I need to keep a Bearded Dragon happy and healthy?

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Girlbrick

And feel free to include your personal opinions on products and stuff too. :)
oh, and the costs please. (include your currency)

Thanks!


oh, and if it was a baby :)

Answer
First of all, you need this website: http://www.beardeddragon.org

You will learn everything you need there.

Secondly, DO NOT LISTEN TO ADVICE FROM THE PET STORE!! They don't know squat about caring for exotics, so make sure you know everything you need before you go, and don't let them talk you out of something you know to be true. That's why you need the above website!

Here is a basic list:

20g tank minimum. You'll need at least a 40g breeder when he's grown, so you may want to go ahead and get the bigger one. You can block off part of it if he seems intimidated by the size.
Craigslist is a great place to find cheap tanks.

Solid substrate for the bottom - Repticarpet, paper towels, non-adhesive shelf liner, or my favorite, tiles. Tiles are great. You only have to buy them once. They are super easy to clean and disinfect. They come in a lot of colors and styles so you can customize your look. They also help keep beardie's nails filed down. Sand, especially calcium sand, or any other particle substrate poses an impaction risk and should not be used for a dragon under one year old. And then washed childrens playsand is the only safe option.
You can go real cheap here, pennies for paper towels or less than $10 for tiles.

Thermometer - A temp gun or digital indoor/outdoor therm with a probe on a wire. The stick on type are useless, and it's important that you accurately monitor your temps. The probe goes directly on the basking spot, and this temp should be 100-110. The cool side should stay around 80.
Wal Mart sells the Acurite Digital Weather Station for $12. It is an indoor/outdoor therm with the probe and works perfect for this application.

Heat bulb and fixture - Lowes and Wal Mart both have metal dome work light fixtures. These work great. The bulb can be just a regular household bulb. You might need to try different wattages to see which one gives you the temps you need. Usually a 75W or 100W will do.
Bulb <$1, Fixure: $10

UVB bulb and fixture - AVOID THE COMPACT COIL. Linear fluorescents provide the best UVB (besides MVB bulbs, but you can learn about that on bd.org) and REPTISUN 10.0 (not ReptiGLO) is the best fluor bulb on the US market. You can get the fixture at Lowes or Wal Mart for a reasonable price. Make sure the fixture does not have a glass or plastic shield over the light. Glass and plastic both completely filter UVB. The bulbs are way cheaper if you order them online from somewhere like Pet Mountain.
Bulb: $30-$60 depending on which type you get. The fluor needs to be replaced ever 6 months and the MVB just once a year so the yearly costs are about the same.
Fixture: 24" fluor fixture at Wal Mart for $8, or the work light fixture for MVB for $10.

Then you'll want some cage furniture, a basking rock or log, a hide if you like (although a hide isn't really necessary), some fake greenery to make it pretty. You might want to consider something to enclose 3 sides of your tank. Some beardies freak out about all the visibility, but some don't seem to notice. I used fake bamboo blinds to do this and it looked great.

A baby needs to eat 2-3 times a day, as many crickets as he can eat in 10-15 minutes. This can equal 50 or even up to 100 crickets a day. A juvie/sub-adult can eat once a day, as many as he can eat, and an adult needs about 50 crickets a week, so you can feed him every other or every 3 days.

You'll need a plan for your live feeders. Again, way cheaper to buy in bulk online than a few at a time at the pet store (and healthier too, no doubt). A 20 qt or bigger plastic tub does nicely. Cut a hole in the lid and hot glue or duct tape some screen on top for ventilation. You can learn all you need about caring for your crix at bd.org, and you can also learn about other feeders.

A dragon of any age needs a salad of a dark, leafy green (like collards) and some other healthy veggie (like squash) available every day.

Here's a good website to tell you which veggies are good for your dragon:
http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.coâ¦

Okay, just as important, I will give you a list of things NOT to get, no matter what the pet store tells you!

*calcium sand
*crushed walnut shells
*any substrate that has particles
*stick on thermometers
*crickets bigger than the space between his eyes
*mealworms
*compact coil UVB bulbs
*heat pad
*blue or red night light

Prices are US$

How should I prepare for a dragon?

Honey Badg

I have been wanting a bearded dragon for some time. While doing research, I discovered there are hypomelanistic bearded dragons, and I'll probably get one of those. However, instead of reading a bunch of websites, Id like to know from other owners or experts upfront, how I should prepare for a bearded dragon. How many times a day do they need fed? Is there any difference in care with a male or female? what size tank do I need and what temperature should the heat be on?

Answer
First of all, you need this website: http://www.beardeddragon.org

You will learn everything you need there.

Secondly, DO NOT LISTEN TO ADVICE FROM THE PET STORE!! They don't know squat about caring for exotics, so make sure you know everything you need before you go, and don't let them talk you out of something you know to be true. That's why you need the above website!

Here is a basic list:

20g tank minimum. You'll need at least a 40g breeder when he's grown, so you may want to go ahead and get the bigger one. You can block off part of it if he seems intimidated by the size.
Craigslist is a great place to find cheap tanks.

Solid substrate for the bottom - Repticarpet, paper towels, non-adhesive shelf liner, or my favorite, tiles. Tiles are great. You only have to buy them once. They are super easy to clean and disinfect. They come in a lot of colors and styles so you can customize your look. They also help keep beardie's nails filed down. Sand, especially calcium sand, or any other particle substrate poses an impaction risk and should not be used for a dragon under one year old. And then washed childrens playsand is the only safe option.
You can go real cheap here, pennies for paper towels or less than $10 for tiles.

Thermometer - A temp gun or digital indoor/outdoor therm with a probe on a wire. The stick on type are useless, and it's important that you accurately monitor your temps. The probe goes directly on the basking spot, and this temp should be 100-110. The cool side should stay around 80.
Wal Mart sells the Acurite Digital Weather Station for $12. It is an indoor/outdoor therm with the probe and works perfect for this application.

Heat bulb and fixture - Lowes and Wal Mart both have metal dome work light fixtures. These work great. The bulb can be just a regular household bulb. You might need to try different wattages to see which one gives you the temps you need. Usually a 75W or 100W will do.
Bulb <$1, Fixure: $10

UVB bulb and fixture - AVOID THE COMPACT COIL. Linear fluorescents provide the best UVB (besides MVB bulbs, but you can learn about that on bd.org) and REPTISUN 10.0 (not ReptiGLO) is the best fluor bulb on the US market. You can get the fixture at Lowes or Wal Mart for a reasonable price. Make sure the fixture does not have a glass or plastic shield over the light. Glass and plastic both completely filter UVB. The bulbs are way cheaper if you order them online from somewhere like Pet Mountain.
Bulb: $30-$60 depending on which type you get. The fluor needs to be replaced ever 6 months and the MVB just once a year so the yearly costs are about the same.
Fixture: 24" fluor fixture at Wal Mart for $8, or the work light fixture for MVB for $10.

Then you'll want some cage furniture, a basking rock or log, a hide if you like (although a hide isn't really necessary), some fake greenery to make it pretty. You might want to consider something to enclose 3 sides of your tank. Some beardies freak out about all the visibility, but some don't seem to notice. I used fake bamboo blinds to do this and it looked great.

A baby needs to eat 2-3 times a day, as many crickets as he can eat in 10-15 minutes. This can equal 50 or even up to 100 crickets a day. A juvie/sub-adult can eat once a day, as many as he can eat, and an adult needs about 50 crickets a week, so you can feed him every other or every 3 days.

You'll need a plan for your live feeders. Again, way cheaper to buy in bulk online than a few at a time at the pet store (and healthier too, no doubt). A 20 qt or bigger plastic tub does nicely. Cut a hole in the lid and hot glue or duct tape some screen on top for ventilation. You can learn all you need about caring for your crix at bd.org, and you can also learn about other feeders.

A dragon of any age needs a salad of a dark, leafy green (like collards) and some other healthy veggie (like squash) available every day.

Here's a good website to tell you which veggies are good for your dragon:
http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.coâ¦

Okay, just as important, I will give you a list of things NOT to get, no matter what the pet store tells you!

*calcium sand
*crushed walnut shells
*any substrate that has particles
*stick on thermometers
*crickets bigger than the space between his eyes
*mealworms
*compact coil UVB bulbs
*heat pad
*blue or red night light

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what should i start to buy for my first baby?

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Ann

I'm 6 months pregnant and still buy nothing for my baby, I really don't know with what to start, plz some help, is my first baby and sometimes I feel I dunno what to do. but I'm really exciting about it, thanks.

Answer
I had my kids 13yrs apart and as a "new mom" with everything that is now out there {which wasnt available when I was 22 and having my daughter} I was over whelmed. I never used a changing table with either of my kids, infact I only know of one person to ever use one and most ppl do not pick up their dirty baby walk all the way to the babies room to use the changing table I dont think its a REQUIRED purchase. A crib, mattress, mattress cover {cloth not plastic}, sheets, recieving blankets just a few, burp cloths or soft dishtowels will work, diapers start now dont buy newborn you dont know exactly what the babies weight will be buy size 1's. Footed Pj's, oneies, socks, those cute little hats help to keep baby from getting cold since they lose so much body heat through their heads, a couple of outfits more if you dont have a shower, a swing can be a sanity saver as can a bouncy chair though my son perfered the swing and still hates the bouncy chair. Most websites will give you a list of things you should have for your new baby you dont need ALL of them just the things you'll use. Bottles, nipples, different types of pacifiers {went through 3 kinds to find one my son would take} it will come to you trust me. After 13yrs of not having a baby around the house it came back to me quick in fact it came back to me so quick my husband told me I had to stop buying clothes because the dresser we bought for our son when I was pregnant was over full before I delivered him 5 weeks early! Oh also if you can get a pack-and-play playpen with the full bassinet which you can keep in the living room during the day while baby sleeps. I really used mine more then I thought I would but I got tired of walking up and down those steps and a baby monitor. It wont need shoes babies dont walk so why put shoes on their feet unless its cold outside thats my view. Lets not forget the infant rear facing carseat and stroller you can get a travel system but I honestly found those strollers to be a bit bulky even in my SUV so I opted for the lightweight stroller.

Try this link it gives you suggestions but remember do not buy EVERYTHING you wont use it all buy what you know or have a strong feeling you will use. http://www.babyconnection.com/checklists/

Also if your going to have a shower you can make registure online at www.walmart.com and edit your list anytime or by going into your local store

Is posting numerous pictures of your small children on facebook exploitive?

Q. I am 21 years old and many of my friends are having babies or already have small children.

They all post numerous pictures of their babies and children online. Do you think this is dangerous? What if some pervert on MySpace finds them attractive then hunts them downt o molest them?

When I have children, I won't post their pictures of the entire world to see online!

What do you think?

Answer
Some people are very comfortable with this. If the parent is OK, that's fine. Most of the time, people have their My Space and Facebook accounts set to private. I think that's fine, it allows friends who aren't local to see their friend's children grow.

I can understand about the pervert thing. I don't know if I would put my own children's pictures up there. But, more than likely, no one is going to see a picture on line, hunt down and do something horrible to these children.

Most perverts prey on children who are vulnerable. That's why most children know their abusers quite well. Strangers do prey on children, but I don't think that's increased in young children because the Internet. Maybe for pre-teens and young teens who get themselves into trouble speaking with strangers online.

Most parent of young children do a wonderful job monitor where and with whom their children are with.

I think this is a personal choice. I might do this for my own children. But, only on a site that's private and can be viewed only by my friends.

But, everyone is different.

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I already have a boa constrictor and i want a burmese python?

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Lol D

I got my boa constrictor on april 19th for my birthday And now i want a burmese python. I want a normal phase male when should I get him? i just had my boa for 4 weeks or so and im 14 years old.Should i get one or not? I also own a leopard gecko,baby savannah monitor and a red eared slider.

Answer
Burmese pythons are very large snakes, and they get quite long as well. These snakes can get over 15 feet long, especially the females. These snakes seem small as babies, but in the next year or two you will have a very long snake. These snakes are not light weight when they become adults, and they will need a large enclosure. This also means large food.

I do not think a Burmese python is a snake for you. I think you should think about the care for your boa now and think of buying a Burmese python later. Burmese pythons are not cheap either, since they will become very large. They have high cage requirements, and you will need a huge enclosure to house this snake it. This is more of a snake for an expert. Here are some beginner, intermediate, and expert snakes:

Beginner:
-Corn snakes
-Milk snakes
-King snakes
-Garter snakes
-Rat snakes
-Ball pythons
-Spotted pythons
-Children's pythons
-Sand boas
-Rosy boas

Intermediate:
-Dumeril's boa
-Blood python
-Jungle carpet pythons
-Womas
-Red tail boas
-Black headed pythons

Expert:
-Reticulated pythons
-Burmese pythons
-African rock pythons
-Anacondas
-Indian pythons
-Venomous species

Why do SOME reptiles breeders have low standards of care compared to cats and dogs?

Meow Woof

A responsible dog or cat breeder is expected to dote constant attention on their animal and treat it just as they would a non-breeding animal. However, many reptile breeders have such large facilities they have to hire people (in the dog/cat world this would be called a puppy/kitten mill) just to get work done. They're kept in pretty small tanks, some even without hides. Can someone please explain this?

Answer
Reptiles are different in nature from cats and dogs. I don't agree with breeders keeping the animals in incorrect housing conditions, but large facilities and employees aren't going to be a detriment to the animal.

Reptiles are wild animals. They do not get "tame." They do not "like" people. They can become used to handling and may appear to be fond of people, but they definitely don't need them and are perfectly happy living without any human contact. Handling actually stresses out reptiles and they are often healthier with minimized handling. The conditions breeders keep them in are often healthier for them because they are more sanitary. When you keep large numbers of snakes and have employees to care for them, chances are they will be monitored fairly well and be cleaned regularly. An animal that is used for breeding generally is kept in good conditions else it might not be healthy enough for breeding.

Dogs and cats need people. To keep a dog in a cage without any human contact is torture to the animal. Reptiles, however, do perfectly fine with no interaction with their owners. It's the people who choose to handle them.

Often the snakes in small enclosures are the babies. From what I've seen, adults are generally housed fairly well. Breeders don't want a sick snake they have to pay to get treated. Babies are often kept on small, cramped rack cages, but this is done to keep them as sanitary as possible until they are sold. It doesn't seem to cause detriment.

The suppliers who sell to chains like PetCo and PetSmart are the puppy mills of the reptile world. Since they do not have a brand name attached, they don't have to worry about reputations. They keep animals in bad conditions and produce unhealthy babies. They will breed animals together with no regard to appearance or temperament and are only out to make money off of them.

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How to extend the range of a video baby monitor?

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rich1000

Does anyone know how to extend the range of a video baby monitor? Our monitor is 900mhz. We live in an old building full of steel and concrete so the signal doesn't go well between rooms and is lost entirely between the baby room and the master bedroom. There are boosters for wifi networks so I would assume there is some technology or the same one that would work for baby monitors.

Answer
Take a power booster and uplink the connection to the communication antenna but dont forget to bypass the firewall and that should work.

Can someone use a video baby monitor to see inside my apartment?

paparazzi_

I have a video baby monitor that has excellent range, but it got me thinking, couldn't someone buy the same monitor and switch to the same channel and see inside my apartment if they wanted to?

I have the "Summer Infant Day & Night Handheld Color Video Monitor" and I know it can work with an extra camera (if I bought one)... so in theory, couldn't that work for my neighbors too?

Answer
It may be possible my sister discovered she has the same baby monitor as her neighbour. One night she just put my niece to bed went and layed down and went to sleep. She woke up a few hours later by this time is was about 1am and her husband was in bed as well now. When all of a sudden she heard a low man laugh coming from the monitor she woke up her husband half screaming and told him to get the baby. He got up realising something was wrong and ran into the nursery and picked up my niece and bought her into their bedroom. They couldn't find the source of the noise and so the baby was in her room for the rest of the night. Then my brother-in-law was talking to them the next morning and they discovered they have the same baby monitor and they can hear them sometimes too and they freaked out when they first discovered it. I'm guesssing that the video one's though would be different because they have the camera but anything is possible, perhaps you could ring the company and ask them about it.

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why cant i focus at work?

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Laura

on july 11 2012 i gave birth to my stillborn son. since then mt boyfriend and i have had lots of problems and its affecting my work. i cant focus, i cant remember anything and i cant concentrate. i feel paranoid, depressed and anxious.. it really sucks i work as a fulltime pharmacy tech so its very important to focus, and i keep making silly mistakes which are leading me into getting fired. what should i do? i seriously need adice

Answer
I had a stillborn in April of 2012. I'm so sorry for your loss. My baby died of a cord accident (so they think) at 41 weeks with no warning in a low-risk pregnancy. First came numbness, feeling a little better and functional, then two months later every joint in my body began hurting, which brought depression and severe anxiety. I know how paralyzing it can be.

First, see a doctor and a therapist. If you're having depression that arises from a situation, there are drugs you can take in the short term to calm you down, though your doctor will monitor your levels to make sure you're not taking more than is wise. Ativan is a drug that was recommended to me, and it calmed me within 10 minutes when a panic attack would arise. It made me sleepier, but it didn't inhibit my ability to function.

The hazy thinking can be from depression. I'm not pushing anti-depressants, and I don't recommend them to just anyone, but if you're not functioning due to what's happened to you, then you're the person for whom these drugs were invented. It helped me a lot. It got me out of crying hysterically all day and feeling like life was pointless-- to realizing that there is still hope, and though it hurts, life moves on. Your doctor might put you on something like Celexa or Zoloft.

But I'm preaching to the choir if you're a pharmacy tech, I guess. All I know is that the drugs have helped. It's been five and a half months since my daughter died, and I'm now slowly tapering off my anti-depressants, and I very rarely need an Ativan anymore. The mental clarity since beginning the anti-depressant was pretty noticeable. It was like a fog lifted after a few weeks. Maybe that will help you on the job?

Best wishes to you. I'm so very sorry.

has anyone tried castor oil to induce labor?

Cheyann Cr

my due date is december21,2012 this is my first i went to the doctors and im half a cenemeter dialated and my friend said to try castor oil and it workd for her ?has it workd for anyone else

Answer
Yes my sister and your friend is a whack-a-doodle to put it kindly for even suggesting you drink that poison.

At 38 weeks my sister took this - it gave her extremely violent contractions - it put my niece in fetal distress which caused her to pass meconium prior to delivery

She spent 8 days in the NICU - 4 of those we didn't think she was going to make it through the night!

If this is what you want for your new baby?

"The authors of the review conclude:

Castor oil does appear to stimulate uterine activity although the mechanism remains unclear. No healthcare professional would consider administering an unknown quantity of prostaglandins or not monitoring mother or fetus after attempting to stimulate labour. Yet this is.. what occurs when women are advised to take castor oil. Uncontrolled uterine activity can occur... Hyperstimulation can lead to fetal distress and the passage of meconium which increases the risk of intervention"
http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/coMec.html

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What is a recommended digital baby monitor to buy?

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Vaishali

I am looking for a good digital baby monitor for my baby. I want something that is cheap and good for the price. I also want something where the sound is crystal clear. Please recommend some good ones that I can buy.

Answer
You can consider buying
1)Levana BABYVIEW20 Interference Free Digital Wireless Video Baby Monitor with Night Light Lullaby Camera
*Digital video and audio signals between camera and monitor are secure and interference free
*Rechargeable monitor comes with ENERGY STAR qualified adapter
*Night vision allows you to monitor your child around the clock
*Standby mode allows you to turn off the monitor's screen and be alerted only when your child makes noise
*The camera helps soothe your child with lullabies and a built-in night light
http://www.amazon.com/Levana-BABYVIEW20-Interference-Digital-Wireless/dp/B001FB567U/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

Hey you can visit below link you can find more options here :
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=digital+baby+monitor+&ih=1_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_0.996_1&fsc=-1&tag=bdd-linking-001-20

What is the best video/audio monitor to buy?

Nikki

I am looking to buy a video baby monitor through walmart. I am looking at the Graco iMonitor Baby Video Monitor, the Summer Infant 900 MHz 2.5" Color Handheld Video Monitor, and the MobiCam Ultra Wireless Color Video Monitor System. I have read reviews on all of them and have compared all of the features but still do not know which one would be best. Can anyone give me any input please? Thanks!!!!!!

Answer
Hi! Well since no one else answered your question I just thought to give some input from my experience. Perhaps you haven't yet had your baby? I was the very same way. I went out and planned every last product to put into my nursery: $200 bassinette, expensive travel system, breast pump set, sounds n lights baby monitor (fisher-price) etc. He won't sleep in the bassinette, the travel system is nice but the stroller that went with it is so big and bulky and so inconvenient and heavy to unload that I never us it. I used the breast pump only a few times because my milk didn't come in properly. The monitor is rarely used because I carry the baby with me everywhere in the house (in his carrier) but sometimes when I have the right batteries for it, I use it when I am outside visiting neighbors. I guess my point in saying all of this is that I think you should wait until the baby comes and you know for sure what will work for you and also you won't waste a lot of time and money on stuff that you regret and never use.

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How do my husband and I agree on handling nighttime waking of baby?

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Chrystal M

My husband decided last night at 3:00 a.m. that he was "tired of this sh*t" and turned our 10-month-old daughter's baby monitor off. I was furious. To me, that's making nighttime wakings totally my responsibility.

I already work 60-65 hours per week and have her with me at my business (own my own business). He says "it's time she slept through the night". Fine. I wish she would.

Right now she's teething and miserable and up 2-3 times a night for all of 5-7 minutes a time. Big deal, right? Well it's not a big deal unless you're the one doing it every night. Add that to having her all day at work and usually being the one feeding her dinner & bathing her. My husband gets home from work and helps a lot around the house but well after baby's bedtime so he rarely sees her during the week.

What in the world can we do to agree on this situation? How do I get him to understand he's putting it ALL on me.
I don't think you understand my question or maybe I didn't explain well: How do we agree on this -- I think we still need to respond to her cries. He thinks she's old enough to "cry it out" even if she is teething. I can't let her just lay there and cry, and now he wants to turn the monitor off. We HAVE to come to an understanding.

He's a wonderful help around the house, so please don't call him a lazy jerk who doesn't help. He does. His work schedule makes it hard for him to do things during the week with the baby.

How can we agree on how to handle her nighttime wakings, especially right now -- while she's teething?

I guess what I'm asking is this: When is it appropriate to let her cry it out? I think never. He thinks now. Alternatively, how do we get her to sleep through the night?

So many of our friends with babies younger than ours already have them sleeping through the night -- or they're lying to us and telling us they are :(

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When my wife and I were both working we alternated nights. Now I stay home with the kids and I get up with our 10 month old every night, every time he gets up. I'm a little sleepy during the day but she has a lot more concentrating to do at work, than me at home.

I'll tell ya, up until a month and half ago, the 10 month old was miserable. Not going to sleep, up all night, then the doc taught me "the trick" and I could not be more thankful. When he is getting sleepy, he goes right in the crib, even if he is still awake. Then if he wakes up at all, I go in, put the pacifier back in, soothe him for a minute (just til he's not crying) and leave...wait a minute...if he's still fussing do it again...wait two minutes, and so on. It took about a week and a half, but now he goes right to sleep and rarely wakes up at night, it he does it is just long enough for me to put the pacifier back in.

Does anyone know of a cordless child monitor that keeps up with 4 children?

melrudolph

I need something that I carry so I can hear them at all times. We have a few "friends" that I need to keep a close eye (or ear) on! I guess I'm looking for a base for me. One that I can push a button to talk to all four kids. And four recievers that are always on. If their's are on at all times, they won't have to figure out how to communicate with me; I'll always hear them anyway. Thanks!

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Ignore the first two posters...

I, am 19 and have 3 older sisters... You need to monitor you're children and a cell isn't going to do it.

I don't know of any monitors that can monitor 4 different channels at once... Fischer Price has many cordless monitors that can monitor 2 at a time, you can check out their website for that, or even go to your local gadgets store and ask there.

I think you are looking for 2 way radios though so that you can talk back. I have no help there other than there are some baby monitors with a talk back botton on the baby's end, that might help. Babys R'us usually can help you with that.

britany

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Have you ever had any experiences with ghosts?

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Ali

Do you believe in ghosts? I do and so does my mother and brother and a couple friends. I like sharing stories... but i like hearing other stories too. If you have ever had any funny, wierd, or scary (etc.) stories about ghosts please tell... This is just for entertainment.. i'm bored and wondering what other people have experienced!!

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ok so my family believes in ghosts & we like to do that too... so this is a wierd story... we have this baby monitor, (u know those things u have in one room & can hear noises from another room), well we had this really old one from when my sister was a baby,(she's 8 now), & it hasn't worked for like 3 years & the bataries r dead, well last year it was sitting on our table cuz we were lookin at it & we were watchin a movie & out of nowhere it turned on. it was on for like 5 seconds & turned off again ... it was sooo freaky

and we always see wierd shadows out of the corners of our eyes
tell me some of ur stories u can email me at katy.arian@yahoo.com

Whats the scariest ghost story you've experienced or heard of thats real?

Missy

Real stories people! not as scary made up.

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l Iived in a house in NJ 20 years ago. We knew when we bought the house that the people had a baby who died of crib death - in fact I didn't use the same room for my son when he was born- I used that room as an office.
Just about everyone had some sort of experience in there- especially anyone who came to babysit at night- strange noises, cabinets opened etc.. We had a few with electronics too- TV /VCR things. But the wildest stuff came from my son who was 18 mos to 3 yrs. at the time this was happening. He would sit up at night and laugh and talk- you'd hear him playing over the monitor. and he would always say in his baby voice he wanted to play with Dee Dee- we took it to mean his blanket- and started calling his blanket DeeDee.

A few years later- after moving out of the house I ran into the guy we bought the house from at a football game. In our talk - I asked the guy if the child they had was a boy or girl. He said it was a girl - named Denise.

That still freaks me out ( and my son too) to this day...

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What should i get my best friend for her baby shower?

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piper

Alright so my best friend is having a little girl...shes the first of my friends to have a baby, and i want to get her something really nice. I'm willing to spend around 200 dollars on the gift.. id like to get her something practical but something thats still pretty special. Any ideas would be appreciated, my price range is a little flexible but i dont want anything too crazy over my budget!

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I recommend getting her an AngelCare baby monitor that has a sensor pad that goes under the babies crib mattress and is sensitive enough to tell if baby is breathing or not. If it doesn't feel movement for 20 seconds the alarm will sound. My son is over 2 and we still use his every night. It is the most practical and usefull thing that she will ever receive.

Does the Angel Care baby monitor really work? Does it really detect your babies breathing?

Ashley

We just wanted to get some more information on how it really works. The FAQ on the site was pretty vague. Thank you!

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It detects movement in the crib. Breathing = movement. But you have to remember to keep anything that would create movement artificially away from the crib. That means no mobile, no fan blowing directly on the crib (not like you would anyway), and no toys that create vibrations. If your baby stops breathing, there is no movement, and the alarm would sound off. But if something like a mobile is moving and preventing the sensor from picking up this lack of baby movement...

We have one and love it. We have a very small house and we both never really felt comfortable having our daughter sleep in our bed with us. We literally did not have the room next to the bed for a bassinet, so she was in her crib from day 1.

You can set your parent's unit to continuously monitor the noises in the room, like a regular monitor, or you can set it to only pick up noises like coughs, rolling around, and cries. This was huge for me, because with a regular monitor, I wasn't ever getting any sleep. I was listening for noises which weren't there, and the constant static would drive me crazy (static is non-existent with this).

As far as the movement part of it, we never had a false alarm. The only times the monitor ever went off was when we took our baby out of the crib without shutting the nursery unit off first. There is a setting on your parent's unit that you can turn on or off, whatever you prefer...it's a rhythmic "tick" sound. As long as it ticks, it indicates that the movement sensor is working. Or if you're like us, you can turn it off and just test it once a day. My daughter is healthy, but it gave me extra piece of mind knowing that we had it. No, it doesn't *prevent* SIDS, but it helps to keep you in check with your baby. If we didn't have this monitor, I'd be going in her room while she was sleeping all the time and putting my hand on her chest to make sure she was breathing. As a new mom, I was completely petrified of everything.

Another great feature I loved is that it detects and displays in digital format the temperature in your baby's room on your parent's unit. You can set it to sound off an alarm if the temperature in the nursery drops too low or kicks up too high, at temps specified by you.

The parent's unit is cordless and rechargeable, and the charge lasts a full day and night, and probably longer, but we've never let it go that long.

My daughter is 14.5 months and we still use the unit as a sound monitor only. After trying all kinds of monitors, even as a sound monitor I would have spent the extra money for it.

To me, the cost of the monitor is pennies to give you that extra piece of mind.

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How much does it cost the first year to raise a baby and other questions.?

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Katie-Lynn

I am not pregnant. This is a protect for school.

What is the annual cost the first year to raise a baby?

Second question. Im going to give you a list of newborn items. Tell me which items are TRULY NECESSARY.

Crib
diaper changing table
rocking chair
baby monitor
baby bathtub
bottles
bottle brush
bottle drying rack
baby swing
pacifiers
infant bouncer
swaddling blanket
play mat
play pen
carseat

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Crib
Carseat
Bottles
Swaddling blanket
Play mat (can be used on floor as changing mat too)
These are the basic basic needs for me. You can get by without the others but not these.

The annual costs for a baby each year is different for every person. Some woman breast feed which is cheaper than formula. Others use cloth diapers which are cheaper than disposable etc.
I bought a pack of 15 reusable pea pod diapers for $70. These can be used from newborn right up to 3 years, so I only bought 1 pack of disposable diapers during the first year, to see what was better. Diapers are about $10 (new Zealand dollars) a pack. Babies go through about 5-10 nappies each day in the first few weeks, and then about 3-5 a day from around 4 months to a year. So do the math and it'll give you an approximate answer (get the price of diapers from your local supermarket).
If breast fed, it cost nothing. I breast fed, but I also bought a breast pump and baby bottles for $150 in case baby needed to be left with another person etc. if formula feeding, do some research online on the average formula used a month, and then times that by 12 (12 months in a year) get a price from your local supermarket.
Clothes- this depends on where you buy from etc, but I spent about $800 on all clothes up to 12 months. (including shoes, socks, togs, pyjamas etc)
I spent about $20 or so on baby shampoo, soap and powder every 6 or so weeks, so that's about $180 a year.
I bought baby towels and facecloths before my baby was born and they lasted right up until she was four. I spent $30 on 5 towels and a couple packs of facecloths.
Bibs- got given some at baby shower, but bought a few packs for $20 around about, these lasted the whole time needed.
Bassinet/Moses basket - needed for first 8 weeks, cost me $80
Crib- needed up until about 2- cost me $250
Stroller- needed up until about 3- cost me $150
Car seat- Bought a seat that was used from birth til 4 years. Cost $150
Blankets, sheets, duvets for crib- got given some at baby shower but probably costs about $100 for a couple pairs of sheets, blankets etc
Swaddling blankets- needed for first few weeks (I used them but not necessary) depending on brand etc but I got a few muslin wraps for $30.
Baby bath- optional, but I used one. $30
Medication such as baby Tylenol, gripe water, teething gel, teething powder etc about $50 all up the first year (depends)
Baby food- baby cereals, rusks, custards and other tinned foods probably about $90 a month (depends how much food baby eats. This price is based on my baby who at 7 months ate 2 tins a day, at $1.50 each) I also bought veggies and meat, and puréed these myself for baby. (this price will depend, as some babies don't start real food until a year old) my girl at 10-12 months was eating the same foods as I was.
Some people will put their children into childcare, this is another cost.
Where I live, medical attention for under 5's is free, but many people will have to pay for this as well.
Hope I haven't forgotten anything :)
Hope I helped!

In Canada, is it illegal for someone to listen in on my baby monitor? And how likely is it to happen?

Brick

Just wondering what the laws are here, can't seem to find much information on it. The monitor transmits on 49MHz frequency. The other day I happened to catch something that sounded like a walkie talkie and it made me wonder if I'm hearing that on my monitor, could anyone be listening to our family? Hopefully no one is, but I have caught my snoopy neighbours sitting in the dark, looking into my window once. I'm now pretty weary of them.

If this monitor is easy to listen to, is there a baby monitor that anyone knows of that transmits on a frequency that would be more difficult to listen in on?

Thanks for any info!
That is correct, it's a baby monitor. It's not a magical device that stops transmitting sounds that don't originate directly from the baby or within the baby's room. It is capable of transmitting any sounds near the room. I'm well aware that my baby monitor is not secure in any way, that's why I'm here asking. My question is about it being legal or not to take advantage of this monitor and use it to eavesdrop on a family. I'm not interested in "probably" legal, I'd like to hear from someone who knows about these specific radio laws here in Canada.

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It is perfectly legal in Canada to possess and use radio equipment which is able to receive broadcast provided that the information is not passed on or disclosed to another person or people. It is illegal to decrypt encrypted or scrambled communications. Laws are laid out in the Canadian Radiocommunications Act.

Police scanners are perfectly legal. So are cell phone scanners. Equipment such as baby monitors and cordless phones are notoriously cheap and only operate over a limited range of radio frequencies. It is often possible for two different sets of baby monitors to be on the same frequency and hear each other just by chance. Most operate on frequencies not easily picked up by standard two-way radios, but one with enough money one can purchase radio equipment able to pick up those frequencies. However, in most cases, someone would have to be extremely serious if they wanted to listen to your baby monitor -- or just extremely (un)lucky that their system picked it up.

In previous jobs I've had access to equipment able to pick up the darnedest things. You'd be installing some equipment on a remote mountain top and then listening to a crane operator on minute and a couple of arguing fishermen the next. People do have a habit of assuming that no one else is listening.

You can look for units which have scramblers built in. You can use wired units. You can locate it against an outside wall with a (silvered) mirror behind it. You can find one which you can lower its transmitting power -- or in which you can take off its transmitting antenna. Try walking around your house with the receiver and see how far away you can hear anything. Many units allow resetting of frequencies -- you can do this every day -- and some even to this each time it is turned on/off.

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