Baby registry must haves?

New Mom

I'm finishing up my baby registry. As a first time mom-to-be, I'm not sure if I have everything or not. I have the basics but what are some often overlooked must haves or essentials? Thanks for your answers!

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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

Baby Video Monitors??

flierchic

Anyone know what brand of video monitor is good quality and can record?? Any cheap prices of it somewhere? Thanx

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I don' think they record. Mine is live feed - Safety 1st brand from Babies R Us. It's called a monitor for a reason, I think what you are looking for is more like a surveillance camera.

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Baby monitor = waste of money?

mummy

I just asked which brand to get and got couple of responses that sais its a waste of money. My daughter is 15 months so I'm moving her to her room right next to mine becaue I have another one due in 6 weeks. Is it really a waste of money to buy a baby monitor?

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No. It's not a waste of money. That's their opinion, their experience, and it has nothing to do with your experience or whether it would be a useful thing for you. I can tell you that my daughter's room is next to ours. She's 2 years old and I STILL use a baby monitor. It makes it so that I can react better. If there is a fire then I can hear the alarm better. Since she's a toddler, and can open doors, I have a door-block on the inside of her door because I don't need her going out the front door or dog door while the family is sleeping, so it's not like she can get out of there if necessary. And I don't care what people say, I can't hear her every whimper through walls and doors, they must be super-women to be able to.

It's up to you in the end. If you think that it would help you in taking care of your child then it's not a waste of money. If it would give you peace of mind to know that you'd hear your child if she said "help mommy" without having to scream at the top of her lungs to be heard through walls, then it's not a waste of money.

What vaccinations should my baby/toddler have, and when? Are these vaccines safe?

Stanley

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Immunizations protect babies, toddlers, and children against many childhood diseases that were once devastating and even deadly. Prior to the development of vaccines, 3,000 children died of measles every year, whooping cough killed thousands more, and polio paralyzed 10,000 children each. Although these diseases are now rare in the United States, a drop in the level of immunizations could bring them back quickly, especially since international travel is now so common. The American Academy of Pediatrics has a recommended schedule for immunizations for your baby, toddler and child. If you choose to delay immunizations for your child, there is also a "catch-up" schedule provided.

Immunizations are medications, and like other drugs, can have side effects. In most cases, vaccine side effects are mild, such as fever and redness or soreness at the injection site. Your doctor can tell you how to minimize these side effects -- for example, by using Tylenol to help prevent or bring down fever. (Be sure to get your doctor's guidance before doing this.) In some cases, more serious side effects can occur, such as allergic reactions. Very rarely, severe side effects occur. The CDC and FDA monitor vaccines closely to make sure they are as safe as possible. Many changes have been made in the last decade to improve vaccine safety, such as changing the polio vaccine schedule and switching to a new type of pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine. But in the rare event a severe reaction does occur, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program is available to provide compensation for injuries.

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Asian Water Monitor?

Q. I Have A Baby Asian Water Monitor, How Fast Do They Grow, This Is Not My First Monitor And DEFFINETLY Not my first Reptile.... i have a breeding pair of ball pythons and red tailed boa and 3 baby ball pythons, and an iguana. They get along quite well with the 2 dogs and cats lol. How Fast Do Asian Water Monitors grow, THANKS in advance....

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Common Name:
Asian Water Monitor

Scientific Name:
Varanus salvator

Homeland:
Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India

Size:
Up to 7 feet long and 130 lbs

Lifespan:
25 years old

Cage: Oh My! Make it a full room. Monitors are smart and curious guys so give 'em lots of room to climb, dig and bask. A hide box is a must. Especially if you have a substrate they cannot dig in. This is so important to their digestion and mental well being so please be sure to supply them all their needs. Don't forget access to plenty of sunlight. My Bambi flattens out like a pancake when the sun rays hit her cage. Soooo cute. She loves the sun. Now at 2 feet long this is easy. A full size room with a floor that can be disinfected and a pool that she can swim in will be a lot harder to achieve this. Do it or do not get the pet.

Substrate: Fresh clean dirt is great. Its cheap to replace. My little "Bambi" likes to dig and has a habit of pooping in her water so cleaning is easy for now but will be tough when she is a 7 foot adult. I sometimes change her water twice a day now. This will be a major problem when she full-grown. I still use the dry deck I speak of in my general section. Her new enclosure will be a 12x12-room custom built and I would like to be able to supply her with the dirt she'll need for her natural burrowing needs. I'll deal with that as she gets bigger.

Behavior: Curious, unpredictable & potentially dangerous as an adult if frequent handling is not there. Two 10 minute sets a day seems to keep my girl tame. Remember, any animal with a mouth can bite and the bigger the animal the bigger the bite.

Temperature:: Hot, humid, tropical. 79 on one side and up to 90 in the basking spot. Make sure your little dinosaur has freedom to move about and go to the spot where the temperature is what he wants. Don't forget the water. I use under tank heaters to warm the water and create humidity for them and of course my heat panels to heat the cage. Please visit www.pro-products.com for more info on these awesome radiant heat panels. Tell them SnakeBabe sent you.

Feeding: These guys are scavengers so feeding dead food is easy. Mine still loves those crickets, though she doesn't get as much as she did when she was a hatchling. Now she mostly gets pinkies/rodents of appropriate size sprinkled with vitamin powder. The powder doesn't seem to phase her in the least as it does some of my lizards. Also, she loves cat food, but only a few times a month and only low fat.

Lighting: Same as my other lizards. Sunlight and full spectrum light is a super must do! As often as possible your lizards should have access to direct, unfiltered sunlight. Have a cage, NOT a glass aquarium but an open-air cage on your patio, in your yard or by an open window. Put your lizard in there and let him soak up the rays. He will feel better, bite less and get those bright eyes and beautiful colors you want. Please keep in mind if it is too hot you could cook the little guy so make sure temps do not exceed their limits. Possibly place them in a tree shadow so the light is there but not too intense. This will provide UV radiation necessary for the synthesis of vitamin D and allow the reptile body to absorb calcium. In the winter this can be a problem. How can you put your sunlight needing reptile out in the yard when the cold will kill him? Answer is full spectrum lighting. I prefer natural sunlight, but is the next best thing. A florescent light tube (never the screw in kind) that copies a little bit of the sun. I have been using Vita-lite brand as far as I can remember with great success, but I believe they have sold to GE and I'm not sure if the bulbs are the same. I'm still looking into it. Another problem is that there are now a zillion lights on the market claiming to have full spectrum capabilities. As my time allows I will put more information on this subject later. There is much available on the Internet now if you search.

This and That: These animals get big big BIG! They will live to 25 years old. That's a long-term commitment to care. Lots of space must be given to keep these animals happy and healthy. Monitor lizards can inflict a painful bite. It is important that they become used to your daily contact wile they are young so that they can be handled safely when they are adults

SnakeBabe's Pet Rating: Poor

Very high maintenance. Due to size and speed and nature to possibly strike unexpectedly. Get a Bearded Dragon.

Household Radiation Bad?

icecream13

Is radiation from household items such as tv's or computers bad for you? If so, what can happen? Please leave sources.

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There is a great website at the Health Physics Society which has many questions answered by qualified personnel regarding radiation. You can get information regarding cell phone, television, computers, microwaves etc here:

http://hps.org/publicinformation/ate/

For example:

"QUESTION: What are some items in a common household that over time may cause radiation poisoning (for example, microwaves, T.V.s, monitors)? Is there a hazard or is it so small that we should not be concerned with it?

Thanks.

ANSWER: There are a number of common items found in a typical household, or owned or possessed by a member of the public, that contain small amounts of radioactive material. These include, for example, (1) topaz gemstones that have been irradiated in a reactor to improve their appearance, (2) timepieces containing tritium, (3) smoke detectors containing 241Am, (4) glass lenses in eyeglasses or sunglasses containing uranium and thorium, (5) thorium mantles used in gas lanterns, (6) magnetrons containing thorium used in microwave ovens, (7) electric lamps containing thorium in the filament, and (8) television faceplates and automotive glass containing thorium. Other consumer products were used in the past but are no longer marketed extensively. These include, for example, (1) electron tubes containing various radionuclides, (2) dental products containing uranium, (3) germicidal lamps and sunlamps containing thorium, and (4) glazed ceramic tableware and glassware containing uranium."

http://hps.org/publicinformation/ate/q410.html

OR:

"QUESTION: We have a Toshiba 61-inch TV that we just bought. I was wondering how much radiation, if there is any, we can get from thisâespecially since we have a seven-month-old baby. My baby and I are in the living room (a small one) most of the time, with the TV always on. Also, how should we protect ourselves from radiation from microwave ovens? Thank you.
ANSWER: In 1968 Congress passed the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act which gives the federal government the authority to have mandatory safety performance standards for electronic products. The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health is charged with this responsibility.

In answer to your specific question, both televison receivers (Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1020.10 Television Receivers) and microwave ovens (Section 1030.10 Microwave Ovens) have mandatory standards which limit the amount of radiation emitted by these products. These standards have been in existence for almost 30 years, and the safety record of these products is evident. These products are safe, and you need not be concerned about any radiation emitted from them.

For the technically inclined, the television standard specifies a limit of "0.5 milliRoentgen per hour at a distance of five (5) centimeters from any point on the external surface of the receiver." For microwave ovens the limit is "1 milliwatt per square centimeter at any point 5 centimeters or more from the external surface of the oven."

The reader should also understand that the electronic products are not radioactive materials; if the product is not on, radiation is not emitted. With microwave ovens, along with other electronic products which emit electromagentic radiation, FDA's main concern in recent years has been the potential for electromagnetic interference with implanted medical devices. Patients with these types of devices are usually informed regarding such potential interference.

Although there is concern regarding such interference, scientific studies continue to support the general safety of these products.

Orhan H. Suleiman, MS, PhD"

http://hps.org/publicinformation/ate/q602.html

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Routers for home use?

Sol

I currently have a desktop at home and a wired broadband connection to go with it. What I'm looking for is a router (with modem) which will enable me to use the same connection on my laptop as well as my smartphone. My desktop is placed in the east-most room and hence there are 3 walls separating the farthest room from it. So, a router with a good range would be necessary. Also a wifi on/off button would be handy. And will turning off wifi disable the connection to my desktop as well? What brands and models would you recommend? (As far a the price is concerned I'm not looking to spend too much but don't want to buy a really cheap one either. So price range : moderate).
Any help, much apreciated.

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Two types of Internet devices are commonly sold.

1. Combination modem / routers, often called gateways.

2. Stand alone routers which can be connected to a stand alone modem.

DSL and Cable modems use different technology, for this reason you can't use a cable gateway (DOCSIS) with DSL or use a DSL gateway (ADSL2+) with a cable Internet connection.

Depending on the type of service you have, you'll need the proper type of wireless gateway or a broadband DSL or cable modem and separate wireless router.

The modem or gateway must be compatible with your service provider. A stand alone router will work with any broadband Internet connection.

It is hard to find a standalone DSL modem, most devices sold are wireless ADSL2+ gateways such as this. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NBZ98K/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004NBZ98K&linkCode=as2&tag=excharge-20

It gets very good customer reviews and costs about 65 bucks. I wrote about it here: http://isp1.us/reviews/actiontec-gt784wn-dsl-modem-router/

For cable service, Personally I would just add a wireless router your existing modem. If you go this route you'll need to add a wireless router of your choice. The modem needs to be compatible with the ISP. You can choose practically any router, they are fairly inexpensive depending on the features you desire. http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&keywords=wireless%20router&linkCode=ur2&qid=1374971707&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A541966%2Cn%3A300189%2Ck%3Awireless%20router%2Cp_72%3A1248879011&rnid=1248877011&tag=excharge-20

This option gives you more versatility. Router speeds and features change much more frequently than cable modems do. If you have separate units you can upgrade one if you like.

As far as wireless range goes,

Wireless signals are affected by many factors including distance, wall density, electrical interference, directional antenna range, etc.

All of these factors will affect your actual wireless range. As wireless connection quality varies the connection speeds are renegotiated. The connection may start at 300 Mbps and end up at less than 20 Mbps or drop entirely.

Just because a particular wireless router model works good at one location does not guarantee that it will have similar performance in a different location due to variances in the factors listed above.

You should try to centrally locate your wireless router or gateway up high and away from dense walls and electrical and 2.4 GHz wireless interference such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors, etc.

For serious gaming or video streaming your best bet is a direct Ethernet connection. Ethernet is unaffected by wireless interference and will give you a rock solid, stable network connection.

No matter what you decide to buy, as far as the brand goes, the brand is not as important as the model. Some manufacturers release a good model but the next is crap. I would look at the Amazon reviews of models that interest you. Even if you don't buy from Amazon the reviews will tell you a lot about which models to avoid. Look for at least 15 or more reviews with a 4 star or better rating. Read a few and see if they sound like the particular model will work for your application.

Good Luck...

What are the essential baby items?

J.D.

I am making my baby registry and don't know what is essential. I am a single mother so I need things that will make my life as easy as possible, but I don't know if a bottle sterilizer or something like that is a waste of time, and money. Thanks

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Here's a good resource: http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/04/unnecessary-baby-products-a-list-of-things-not-to-register-for/

There are several other lists on the web of unnecessary baby items. Just google it.

You don't need any bottle-related items at all if you can stay home with the baby and breastfeed until the baby is eating solids (6 months). As a single mom, you probably will have to buy bottles so you can give the baby to a caregiver while you work and then you may need more of the accoutrements that go along with bottles. I don't think you need a bottle sterilizer though. Most bottles can be put through the dishwasher, and some can be boiled. You also don't need a bottle warmer, since you can just get the bottle out a little earlier than you need it and let it warm to room temperature, or put it in a bowl of hot water.

You also don't need a designated changing table. Any dresser or countertop that's a good height for you can be outfitted with a nonskid changing pad. Or get several thin change pads (the kind you can just roll up) and use them to change the baby wherever you are; bed, couch, floor, seat of the car, etc. That's probably what you'll end up doing anyway. Just make sure to never take your hand off your baby when you're changing him/her on an elevated surface. That goes for changing tables as much as anything.

Also, you don't need crib bumpers, crib bedding, pillows, or stuffed animals for the crib. The baby should have nothing in the crib except a well-fitting mattress and a fitted mattress sheet. Anything else is a suffocation/SIDS risk. There is a lot of evidence that crib bumpers are not safe for young infants and yet they're still being sold all over, so parents may not be aware of that. To keep baby warm, register for swaddle blankets, receiving blankets to swaddle baby in, or sleepsacks/nightgowns.

A baby tub is nonessential. You can take a bath with your baby, or bathe them in the sink until they are old enough to take baths in the bathtub. However, baby tubs can be a convenient item since they may make bathtime a bit more comfortable or pleasant for the baby or relaxing for you. They sell some bathtubs that look like buckets, usually called Euro baths. These allow the baby to sit up in the water and are said to mimic a womb-like environment for baby. I have never used one, but I have heard them recommended for colic.

If you have a smaller house or apartment, baby monitors are also unnecessary. Or if you have a smartphone, you can get an app that turns your phone into a baby monitor; you just need to have a second phone.

You definitely need some kind of diapers, whether cloth or disposable, and you need a car seat. Actually, you only need a car seat if you are giving birth in a hospital and/or planning to take your child anywhere in a car. Someone who lives in New York might not be required to have a car seat if it is clear that they are walking home from the hospital. Otherwise hospitals require that you have a properly installed car seat before you leave the hospital. If you're having a home birth, your midwife may or may not require that you have a carseat, but of course you need one if you ever want to drive anywhere with your baby or toddler. Anyone who owns a car should own a car seat. I wouldn't register for clothes or baby blankets because you'll get tons of those as gifts. Diapers, clothes/blankets, and a car seat are really all your absolute essentials. You have a lot of freedom from there as to what products you want for convenience.

For convenience, I would consider registering for a wrap, sling, or baby carrier, wipes (these are pretty essential, but you can always get by with wet paper towels), disposable diaper sacks to control odor, towels, bottles, breast pump, breastfeeding pillow like Boppy or My Brest Friend, nipple cream, a high chair, bibs, burp cloths, grooming items like a nasal aspirator, thermometer, nail clippers, etc., stroller, crib, crib mattress, at least two sets of crib sheets, rocker/glider (for you), footstool or ottoman (for breastfeeding comfort), a waterproof mattress protector for your bed if you will nurse the baby in bed or have him/her sleep with you, breast pads, nursing tops, a food mill if you don't already have one (and want to make your own baby food), baby gate (if you have stairs or unsafe areas in your home), outlet plugs, pacifiers, baby or toddler dishes and utensils, and baby shampoo/wash.

I would also highly recommend buying a few books for your child. You'll want to read to him/her and allow him/her to handle books to promote literacy, and kids tend to chew on library books so having a few favorites at home to let your baby handle and munch to his/her heart's content is a good idea.

Bouncers, swings, jumpers, activity mats, and toys are total extras. If you have a colicky baby or one that cries a lot even if you give him/her lots of love and attention, you may want to try these distractors. By the time you have a second kid, they will probably come in handy, and they can be useful as a safe place to put the baby while you shower, etc. so it's not a terrible idea to invest in one or two of these now. But they should be last on your list, since all your baby needs to entertain him/her in the first year is you. YOU are the best, most educational, most developmentally appropriate toy your baby could ever own, so keep that in mind when picking out toys, even books.

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What to feed Baby Clouded Monitor Lizards?

5crew

I gotten this 7 inches clouded monitor yesterday and it is not eating! I left 5 mealworms in his cage yesterday night but they are still there today.I just removed the box, used for its hiding, cause I was thinking my lizard didn't saw them?

It is a Southeast Asia species.

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use fast moving prey crickets and cockroaches you can also do small bits (no more than 10% of weekly diet) of ground raw turkey also try fresh killed pinkie mouse heads and intestines (the more blood the better). and one day is pretty quick to expect it to eat, how many monitor species have you worked with in the past?

Baby Savannah Monitor Lizard?

Nikki

Ive had my baby Savannah Monitor Lizard for about a month now, & ive made sure to hold him 10-30 minutes each and every day because i heard if you don't handle him frequently he'll become aggressive. But the thing is, he is so shy and scared of me.. Im very gently with him & he will sleep next to me and cuddle sometimes but if hes out in the open or my hands aren't cuffed while holding him he'll quickly jump and run away.. i sometimes walk by his cage when He's in there and il spot him on top of his little cave basking but the second i walk in the room he'll run and hide... im hoping he wont always be this distant but he might just still be getting used to me. Does anyone know any ways i could build trust with him at this age? he wont let me hand feed him or anything quite yet either, he wont even eat if im in the room, but the second i leave and come back all of his food in his bowl is gone, hes not agressive whatsoever, just shy.

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Mine was like that when i first got him. I just moved slowly around him and pet him for a bit before picking him up. All baby lizards are a bit flighty and will choose to run away when given the chance. This will go away as he grows and becomes more confident. Right now, he sees you as a predator because you are so much larger than him. But, as he gets larger, his natural fear of predators will go away. Mine is puppy dog tame now and hes 3 years old.

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Savannah Monitor doesn't shed properly?

Q. My Savannah Monitor was bought by me from a pet store who obviously did not care for him right (It is kind of what I call rescuing). I have had him for a little while now, about three months, and he is only about 5-7 inches long. He is still a baby. Right now I have him in a custom built cage, and he seems healthy. For a little while when I had him, he seemed unhealthy and very inactive. I got him back up on his feet and he seems like he got a lot healthier. But one problem still wont go away. He has not shed properly sense I got him. Time kept passing and he never shed and I have recently been noticing that. It seems like he simply just wont shed. When I give him a bath, almost every other day because of his shed problem, shed always comes off. It is in like very small pieces, in very small amounts every time. It looks like he is perfectly normal by just looking at him (except for a random spot on his head where it is obvious there was retained shed, but I fixed that with shed aid spray I bought from the pet store), but when I gently rub him all around his body, it kind of flakes off in very small amounts. (Mostly on his tail) The shed aid kind of helped getting a little bit more shed off, not really not too much. I have also noticed under his neck, like on his throat, there is a lighter color skin the rest of the underside. Little parts of it did come off with the spray, but it is still not really helping. Also, the very tip of his tail is a much darker color then the rest of his body, is this part "dead"? (I hope not!) He looks perfectly normal just by looking at him. But when he gets a bath, the shed problem becomes relatively apparent. Also, I do remember seeing a little piece of shed sticking out on his tail the first day I brought him home, really too small to notice but I did. I didn't really think much of it at the time. The humidity in the cage is like in the sixties, but it become hard to control because the heat lamps bake the topsoil substrate dry. So honestly I have to admit it is usually 54%, and returns there after a little while of just misting the cage down.

P.S. Although he is still a bit too small, in like a month or two I am going to build a 8x2 cage for him. It will have a lot deeper substrate (for burrowing) and a fogger to help with the humidity. So no drastic changes can be made to this temporary cage, because he will be moving out soon. His cage right now is made out of wood. I just really need advice on what to do for his shed problem (at least I think it is one anyways?)

If I cannot get any decent answers I will have to join a monitor forum to ask, so please help me out.

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You should join a monitor forum anyways. They are great sources of info from experienced handlers. But, in the mean time I might be able to shed some light on your problem. Savannahs grow so fast that they are constantly shedding. Shedding problems arise from a number of things either low humidity, improper diet, or wrong temps. Sounds to me like your humidity should be fine. Around 60-70% is ideal. So you should look at diet and temps. There is a lot of info on these 2 subjects. So visit this link for more info. http://savannahmonitor.org/ This is the most complete guide to savannahs I have found, many experienced handlers swear by it. You should also get started on a large cage now. My sav grew to 24 inches in the first year. You will eventually need a 4x8x4 cage. But, bigger is always better. Mine is 4x6x6 with 18 inches of substrate. I should have gone 8 feet long. But, I decided to go taller and give my sav more climbing room. Good luck.

How soon can you hear the babies heartbeat with a prenatal listening system?

Nay nay

I was thinking about buying one of those prenatal listening systems from target I was just wondering when's the soonest I would be able to hear the heartbeat on one of those.. I already heard it at the Dr.'s office with the doppler...

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They are super-sensitive, but unfortunately pretty much all we could hear was our hands guiding the speaker over my stomach.

The instruction manual says you can hear the heartbeat around the start of your third trimester (for the Bebe sounds monitor, anyway). We could hear gurgling and swooshing before then, but how knows if it was the baby moving or just air bubbles.

It is nice to think it's the baby moving, though... even if it really isn't.

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what is a good clear baby monitor?

daboss1016

i have the most god awful baby monitor that has so much static i cant hear the baby. can anyone recommend a good clear monitor? if you do not know a good mone then tell me one that you have that's bad too so i don't buy that one. THANKS

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I have the safety 1st high definition baby monitor. It is great. It is so clear that even on the lowest volume I can hear the baby wake up, and at mid-high volume I can hear the baby breathe. It also has zero interference from radios, cell phones, wireless internet, etc. No static at all, great reception, and decent battery life. It's also only $60 compared to the other zero interference monitors.

Best Baby Monitor?

Diva D

What are your thoughts on the best baby monitor?
I need one that will give me the freedom to move about the house (2 story and about 2100 sq. ft.) without static and most importantly not interfere with wireless internet and other wireless gadgets. We are also subject to power outages...any problems resetting the monitor after something like that?
Any ideas? What worked for you? What did you like and dislike about different monitors?
Thanks in advance!! :)

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We have a Sony BabyCall....Just started using it and it's great. The portable unit is rechargable........nothing to reset if the power goes out. Picks up every little sound. Makes me feel good about him being in his own room. We are at one end of the house and his room is at the other......this monitor is a must for us!!

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What difference do all the Wireless Internet Laptop Cards have? Which is the best? Why ?

Jorge

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They all use 802.11.
The difference is that some have 802.11 a, 802.11 b, 802.11 g or 802.11a/b or 802.11 a/b/g.

802.11b and 802.11g standards use the 2.4 GHz (gigahertz) band, operating (in the United States) under Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Because of this choice of frequency band, 802.11b and 802.11g equipment will suffer interference from microwave ovens, cordless telephones, Bluetooth devices, baby and security monitors, amateur radio and other appliances using this same band. The 802.11a standard uses a different 5 GHz band, which is clean by comparison. 802.11a devices are not affected by products operating on the 2.4 GHz band.

802.11a is best at home but not all public access point transmits in 802.11a.

What do this numbers for wireless routers mean?

Kronotric5

802.11g
802.11g+
802.11b
802.11a
Are they supposed to be better than the next if so which is the best

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IEEE 802.11 is a set of standards for local wireless communication which has evolved through several revisions, including the numbers you list. I don't know what g+ is, and guess it to be a manufacturer's proprietary 'enhancement' to the g standard.

802.11a used the 5GHz band which is a relatively uncrowded spectrum, so preventing interference from other devices (microwaves, phones, baby monitors, etc) but suffered from a lower effective signal range. Subsequent 802.11 revisions use the more crowded and therefore potentially more interference prone 2.4GHz band, however overall performance saw 802.11b adopted as a standard which has since been refined and speed-boosted through g and (almost) n revisions.

Average routers currently sold offer the g standard (54mbps) and allow backwards compatibility with b with mixed mode networks if required. Spend more on n for the extra speed and range if your equipment can use it, and bear in mind this standard is not finalised.

See a complete and long reference at Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/802.11

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Suggestions on good baby monitors?

Holly

I have a set of Fisher Price Sounds n Lights baby monitors, and their ability to pick up the tiniest sounds is great, but at random times they will just squeal extremely loud in a high pitched noise. It will even wake up my 5 week old daughter. She is a preemie, and she's only at 37 weeks now - so she's having stomach problems that hurt her, so the sleep she can get is precious for her.

Does anyone have any really good experience with a certain monitor? This is my first baby and I'm getting used to waking up to her cries - so I'd like the sensitivity of the monitors to be the same as these, I want to hear her LOUD and clear on the monitor. And the high pitches isn't due to other electronics, I just have an electronic clock in her room. Sometimes if you get close with a cell phone it'll do it - but 90% of the time it just does it randomly and loud loud loud!

Any mothers with advice, I'd appreciate it :)

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I'm going to recommend the Sony Baby Call Monitor. We purchased it because it was the only one on the market that would not affect the cell phone usage in the house (and we figured they were all pretty much the same otherwise). You can get it on Amazon.com for about $30: http://www.amazon.com/NTM-910YLW-Sony-Baby-Nursery-Monitor/dp/B000S35QLC/ref=br_it_dp_o_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1WDSCNEPMTGUH&coliid=I3CN073HZ5ZDKX
It also comes in a set with two receivers.

We liked it because you can adjust the sensitivity. There's a wheel on the side to adjust the volume of your baby's cry. This way, you can get used to her waking you up without being shocked out of your own sleep. Plus, our daughter made lots of noises in her sleep that kept us awake. We were able to set the volume so we didn't hear those noises, but did hear her crying.

The only experience they have with squealing, is if you unplug the baby's monitor from the wall. It's more of an alert system, so you hear the squeal on your end when someone's messing with the other monitor.

Also, the receiver gets real staticky when the microwave is on.

Angelcare Movement Baby Monitor?

The Bucket

I'm looking at baby monitors and have some questions about the Angelcare Movement Monitor...so if you have it I would really appreciate some answers! It says that the monitor can detect when your baby stops moving, but wouldn't it be going off all the time when the baby is sleeping? Or is it so sensitive that it detects breathing? And how is the picture quality/night vision picture quality? And is the zoom feature good or does it just make the picture more grainy? Do you recommend this monitor? THANKS!

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I have the angel care monitor without the camera, the way it works is that it has a pad that needs to be put under the mattress, it cant be used under memory foam mattresses it has a sensitivity dial to work under diff mattress types and to detect tiny babies as well. it basically picks up babys breathing and if they have an irregular breath it alarms at 15 sec to warm you with a beep, then if the baby doesnt move again in 5 more seconds it alarms loud to wake the parent and the baby.

Mine worked a dream i followed the instructions carefully and it was brilliant as it also monitored the babys room temp and warned me if it got too hot or cold. the sound was great. we had 2 false alarms because my baby was 6lb and moved to edge of cot where monitor didnt pick up her delicate movements but at least i knew it worked.

i wouldnt have been able to sleep without it to be honest i give it 5 stars, the monitor version came out this year and has been awarded best buy so im guessing its good as well.i would highly recommend it.

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Angelcare Movement Baby Monitor?

The Bucket

I'm looking at baby monitors and have some questions about the Angelcare Movement Monitor...so if you have it I would really appreciate some answers! It says that the monitor can detect when your baby stops moving, but wouldn't it be going off all the time when the baby is sleeping? Or is it so sensitive that it detects breathing? And how is the picture quality/night vision picture quality? And is the zoom feature good or does it just make the picture more grainy? Do you recommend this monitor? THANKS!

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I have the angel care monitor without the camera, the way it works is that it has a pad that needs to be put under the mattress, it cant be used under memory foam mattresses it has a sensitivity dial to work under diff mattress types and to detect tiny babies as well. it basically picks up babys breathing and if they have an irregular breath it alarms at 15 sec to warm you with a beep, then if the baby doesnt move again in 5 more seconds it alarms loud to wake the parent and the baby.

Mine worked a dream i followed the instructions carefully and it was brilliant as it also monitored the babys room temp and warned me if it got too hot or cold. the sound was great. we had 2 false alarms because my baby was 6lb and moved to edge of cot where monitor didnt pick up her delicate movements but at least i knew it worked.

i wouldnt have been able to sleep without it to be honest i give it 5 stars, the monitor version came out this year and has been awarded best buy so im guessing its good as well.i would highly recommend it.

Hearing ghost voices over my baby monitor!?

Quagmire

Occasionally I hear these strange sounds coming from my 10 day old daughter's baby monitor. I usually put her in her crib during the day when she is asleep, and I will come out here to the living room and plug her monitor in next to me. It is a good monitor, one of those ultra clear ones from Graco that never has much static. You can actually hear the heater going in the background, that is how clear it is. Well the other day I took a shower and I had the monitor plugged in the bathroom, and I got out, I hear a man's voice mumble something. So of course I darted into her room, didn't even take the time to wrap up lol, just to find her sleeping soundly with no one in there. The next day I had my boyfriend's dad watch her while I ran out to the store, and I came back he said he thought he heard a man cough on it!

The thing is, we don't have a house phone, there is no radio in that area, and we don't have neighbors in the house next to us.

Another thing that freaks me out is before I moved in here a while back, my boyfriend and one of his friends did a "ghost hunt" one night. They took a video camera and put it on night vision in the attic, then shut off everything in the house and went to the mall. This was in the winter time when all the windows were closed and there was no outside noise. Throughout the entire tape, we heard very faintly a man having a conversation with himself!

What do you think? What are the chances we picked up someone else's conversation? It is only ever a man talking!

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if you have hardwood floors spray baby powder on the floor when you leave the room if there is a ghost or someone in there it will leave footprints. but it is probably just signals floating through the air

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is there a monitor i can buy to hear a heartbeat?

Val

i am 3 months pregnant is there a home monitor i can buy to hear the babys heart beat without having to wait once a month to go to the doctor.

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Don't know what part of the world you are in but if you are in Canada you can rent them from here http://www.dopplerstodiapers.com/

http://www.parenttime.com/babyarticles/fetaldoppler.html

does petsmart sell baby bunny rabbits?

m-smooth

im looking for a petshop that sells baby bunny rabbitsm i want to surprise my girlfriend with one

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honestly, dont buy one from a PETSHOP.. look up your local shelters for animals, petshop ones always seem to come home and end up being sick.. Do you live in States? or Canada? Also here is some more info on rabbits :) Also I have an email address, paradise_bella679@hotmail.com I help people look for pets in States and canada

Rabbits need enough room in their cage to hop around and stand on their hind legs.

They need to be socialized...you should take your rabbit out of it's cage a few times a day and let it hop around. While your rabbit does this, you should stay close to the ground and still so that your rabbit can get used to you. Pet your rabbit, but do it slowly so as not to startle him/her. Also, make sure that you can see where your rabbit is at all times. They like to chew on things and an eectrical cord can kill them. (we take our rabbit out in the kitchen and put a baby gate up.)

When picking a rabbit up, you need to put a hand underneath their backside (hold the butt) and the other hand under their torso. They need to be fully supported, otherwise they can kick and permanently injure their spine or even die.

They do not smell, but their urine does, so cage cleaning is important and needs to be done daily.

They need a constant supply of water and hay. We feed our rabbit a diet of timothy hay, rabbit food and fresh vegetables.

If your rabbit is gnawing at it's cage, that means she's bored. Take her out and let her jump around and interact with you. Get her some toys. We provide our rabbit with toys and we also occasionally fill an empty paper towel tube with veggies, close the ends, and give her that to play with. He/she also needs chew toys so that his/her teeth get the workout they need.

Our rabbit also loves to play with our cat, but that can also be a nasty situation if your animals don't get along. I would never recommend leaving your rabbit alone with any other animals, only monitored play time.

Like a dog, rabbits need their nails clipped so you'll have to be comfortable doing that or find a groomer who will. (I don't recommend a groomer for simple procedures like this. Once your rabbit is comfortable being handled by you, cutting the nails is a pretty easy accomplishment)

Rabbits can get stressed out pretty easily, so rough play, extreme temperatures, lots of loud noises are things to be avoided.

Most people say that rabbits live around 3-5 years but I've seen them live under and way beyond that estimate. I guess it depends on your rabbit's health and how well you take care of it.

Last - watch for the teeth. Our rabbit is not aggressive but she sometimes likes to check things out with her teeth and the bite is painful!

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