Baby/toddler roomsharing concerns?

Q. My daughter will be 22 months old and in a toddler bed when I move her 4 month old brother into the crib in her room. I am a little concerned about the safety of this situation, mostly because I'm afraid she'll put something in the crib with him or try to climb in. She only 12 months old now, so I really have very little experience with toddlers! Do these concerns carry any significance? Does anyone have advice or experience regarding an infant and toddler sharing the nursery?

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Those are valid concerns. I'm guessing you don't have another room or this wouldn't be an option? It is possible that the your daughter could crawl in but the more pressing issue would be her possibly putting something into the crib that your son could choke on. With that said I would think you know better to than to ever leave you toddler alone with your infant so if you are only putting them in their beds in that room when they are sleeping there shouldn't be much of an opportunity for her to harm him in any way. Beyond just supervision the only thing I can really think of is to get one of those baby monitors that has video and that way if you ever do have to leave them alone in there together than you can still keep a close eye on what's going on to keep both babies safe.

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.

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Have you ever tried at home baby heart monitors?

Willie

I am considering getting a baby heart monitor so that we can see if we can hear her heartbeat at home. Has anyone ever had any luck w/ the ones from target?

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i'm not sure about the target ones but i was thinking about buying one from walmart and based on the reviews i read for it i'm unsure whether or not to go ahead and get it.
2 reviews said gave it good rating and 2 gave it bad ratings.

heres the link for the one i was looking at:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5983010

its only $20 so i guess if it doesn't work it isn't too big of a loss. plus you can always return it.

if you do decide to get one make sure you read the reviews. they're very helpful.

so i couldn't be more of a help.

looking for a baby monitor?

Stella

I am looking for a baby monitor that will work best in my situation.

It will be used in a 2 story townhouse and only for nap times when he is sleeping upstairs and I am downstairs. I don't need it to work outside b/c we don't have a yard. It needs to work with wireless internet without static interference. I am not interested in a motion mat or video. I'd like to find a good one that is relatively inexpensive.

We bought a fisher price one but it has too much static.

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You will find static on all that are analog --- just to varying degrees. Digital monitors aren't prone to interference like analog monitors are. So, digital ones don't get interference from other devices.

I've had two monitors that I really like ... one digital and one analog.

The digital one is by Safety First. It had no static interference, good battery life and good range:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Safety-1st-High-Definition-Digital-Nursery-Monitor/8342864


The analog one is Sony Baby Call. It does have static, but it has "noise sensing technology" so when the level of ambient noise in the room is constant it shuts off --- so you hear absolutely nothing. When the noise changes (ie: your baby crying, moving around etc) it will turn on. It also has 27 channels to choose from so you are likely to find one with minimal static interference. And, because it shuts off you won't hear any noise coming from the monitor when your baby is asleep.

http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Call-Nursery-Monitor-Channel/dp/B000S35QLC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1268509500&sr=8-1

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baby monitor interference?

Vanessa S

we have the tommee tippee sound movement monitor but the signal on the parents system keeps dropping out, we've tried turning off our wifi overnight and the mobiles but it still drops out, any ideas?
we have the tommee tippee sound movement monitor but the signal on the parents system keeps dropping out, we've tried turning off our wifi overnight and the mobiles and changing the channels but it still drops out, any ideas?

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some monitors have different channels....try changing them to see if it works....if not, return it and get another brand

Will 2.4GHz baby monitor interfere with wireless internet?

J.D.

I am looking to buy a baby monitor and would like to know if 2.4GHz will disrupt my wireless internet? I am not very smart about the techy stuff so I looked on the internet and couldn't find much. Dose anyone know? Thanks

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it shouldnt, but there could be a time where your wifi signal might drop or even cut out, but that is very rare

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How am i supposed to use baby monitors for two different rooms?

allybabes2

we have a 19 month old and our second baby on the way. we currently have a monitor in our daughters room but we will also want one in the new babies nursery. how do i go about setting this up? any suggestions.
Is it as simple as just buying another set of base and monitor and just setting the two rooms on different channels?
thx!

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yup you have it right that is all you have to do. They also have some really expensive models where you only need one base for more than one room. But you don't really need to spend all the money for that.

two room (dual) monitor?

030809

can anybody recommend a two child room (dual) baby monitor? Regular and video ..

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you can use any monitor, just buy two, set them on the same channel and there you go. It happens in apartments all the time, your baby is sleeping and you hear crying over the monitor and it turns out to be the baby a few doors down, that's why they have different channels.

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Baby monitor with web connection where the in home monitor will work even if my internet goes down?

I am looking for a reliable video baby monitor that I can view on my computer at work, but that is independent in that it will continue to work as a monitor even if my internet connection goes down.
I already found one , the Sassy Web Watch Video Monitor, so I know they exist. I am looking for more options...

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I think you are a bit in the future. Internet connections have to come from somewhere. Do you know how expensive a camera with its own internet connection would be? My home comcast goes down. My cell phone's 3G goes down. Even if you get a dedicated T1 line to your house it can and will still have down time.

Usually holes in the internet services are less then a minute long. While I realize a lot can happen in 1 minute, I doubt your nanny will be wonderful the whole day then magically know the net is down and start beating your kid.

which of the following is not an example of radio technology? answer choices below!?

Andrea M

a.baby monitors b. cellular phones c. internet d. both b and c e.all of the above.

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Dear Andrea M.,
Answer is a. baby monitors. Baby could be monitored by CCTV (Close Circuit TV). While cellular phones and internet are examples of radio tech utilization. Cellular phones works use radio wave in frequency around 800, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz, while several internet connections use radio wave as well, eg. through satellite, or through cellphones (EDGE, GPRS, 3G, 3.5G).
Thank you very much Andrea M.

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why hdtv no headphone jack?

vernon

I have noticed a trend that headphone jacks for hdtvs are practically non-existent. Anyone in the industry know why we are now forced to invest in expensive wireless headphones so we do not wake the baby?

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If you'll notice, there is nothing about good audio associated with HD tvs. All the quality goes into the picture. The sound is passable at best, and really bad most of the time.

I guess they regard the HD tv like a computer monitor and expect most users to use external speaker systems where the receiver has a headphone jack and all other necessary sound support.

Instead of wireless headphone, think about getting a Home Theater in a Box. It comes with the receiver and all the speakers. So then you'll have much better sound and a headphone jack. Just be sure the HTIB you choose has the headphone jack.

the best headphones ever?

Q. i need comfortable durable amazing noise cancelation incredible over ear headphones and they need to sound good ive seen dr dre and bose and sony i just want the best ones available

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If you want the best available, do not go for Sony, Bose, or Dr Dre. Those are all consumer grade headphones that sound average when compared to proffessional grade headphones like those made by Sennheiser, Shure, Denon or Audio Technica.

Active Noise reduction headphones aren't very popular in the proffessional brands, however, the sound quality you get out of these headphones simply cannot be beaten by Bose, Sony, Dr Dre, or basically any of the other average consumer brand names. Bose is terribly Overpriced, Dr Dre is alot of hype with only a little performance, and Sony does everything (TVs, DVD players, Cameras) and they can't make any one thing exceptionally.

Since you didn't mention what price you wanted to pay, I'll give you 1 or 2 headphones that I recommend from each general price range and tell you whats good and bad about each one so you can make a good choice based on your own wants.

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$50-100

Shure SRH440: Great Sound (I own a pair) with clear and defined bass. Does pretty well at blocking out noise just by the size of them. Does not have active noise cancellation though. $99.99


$100-200

Audio Technica ATH-M50: Extraordinary sound in this price range. Its hard to find headphones that sound better for the same price as these babies. They also do not have active noise isolation though... but they block out quite a bit because of their size and build. $149.99

Audio Technica ATH-ANC7B: Doesn't sound nearly as good as the M50s, but these ones come close. The benefit here is that these do have active noise cancellation which is what your looking for. $179.99


$200-400

Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9A: Sound quality that is through the roof, excelent dynamics. Does not have Active Noise Cancellation though... $279.99

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Overall, I'm sorry I couldn't find more excelent Active Noise Cancelation headphones for you. They aren't too popular in the proffessional market. All the headphones I suggested though give you excelent sound quality. Also, they are all CLOSED-BACK headphones which means that they will block out a considerable amount of sound just because they seal up your ears well.

If you want to look around for yourself, I must recommend going to this website.


http://www.headphone.com/headphones/audio-technica-ath-esw9a.php

They have selection guides that help you choose headphones based on what you want them for. I would highly highly HIGHLY recommend using that site. I picked out my Shure SRH440s on that site and then bought them at bestbuy and im EXTREMELY pleased with these headphones. THeir sound quality is excelent for Monitoring and mixing and anything in between.

Hope this helps

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would i be able to save if...?

seanny c.

if i view my friend over webcam,would i be able to save his image?if so,how?thanks!!!!

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Latest News from Enjoin

For Immediate Release

April 15, 2005
Enjoin Develops Peace of Mind Technology

The newest product offered by Indianapolis-based Enjoin, LLC, provides a do-it-yourself video monitoring solution for businesses, homeowners, and parents.

Enjoin has developed Eyecopia, a feature-rich PC-based software application that works with off-the-shelf web cameras to provide a monitoring solution with video and audio recording capabilities. The application utilizes innovative motion detection technology to automatically record video events as they occur. This eliminates the need to constantly watch a video feed for activity.

The software simplifies the management of collected video events through a unique categorization system. Users are given simple, yet flexible options for reviewing, sorting and archiving these events, by removing the time-consuming data management issues typically associated with video monitoring systems.
Advanced alert features keep business owners informed while they are away.

In addition to unique categorization capabilities, the program utilizes customizable notification functions to keep the user informed at all times. Notifications can be sent in a variety of ways:

* Email messages with photo or video attachments of the motion events
* Text messages to SMS-capable devices, such as cell phones and pagers
* Secure network notification to Eyecopia Remoteâ¢, a freeware program from Enjoin

The Eyecopia Remote monitoring application runs on remote computers. It receives motion-detection event notifications and displays a live view of any Eyecopia monitoring system for which the user is an authorized contact. Eyecopia allows users to share this experience with their family and friends without fear of unwanted access. The user always has the final word over who is watching their Eyecopia system.

The combination of Eyecopia and Eyecopia Remote are perfect for office use, particularly those offices with a lobby separated from employee work areas.
Get extra assurance that homes are protected with Eyecopia.

Homeowners enjoy the peace of mind Eyecopia brings them when away from their homes. Whether at work or on vacation, Eyecopia's flexible notification schedules allow users to stay informed wherever they go. In addition, monitoring schedules allow users to set times during the day to monitor for activity. Eyecopia helps guard homes and provides alerts about meaningful activities around the home such as the delivery of an important package.
Parents find comfort knowing everyone is safe at home.

With Eyecopia's customizable alert features, parents are notified when the kids return from school, as well as other activities around the house. Parents can receive alerts via email while at work and cell phone text messages while they are on their way home in the evening. Work-at-home parents appreciate the convenience of using Eyecopia as a baby monitor.
Everyone can find a fun use for Eyecopia.

Although Eyecopia offers many security-related advantages, hobbyists have found fun uses for the application as well.

* Avid nature-lovers place wireless cameras in discreet locations to monitor wildlife activity.
* College students keep an eye on their dorm room while in class.
* Pet owners find out what their pets really do all day.

The software is available for trial download at the product website, www.eyecopia.com.
About Enjoin, LLC

Enjoin, LLC is an Indianapolis-based software development company specializing in digital multimedia management. More information can be found at www.enjoinllc.com.

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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.

Have you ever picked up outside signals on your baby monitor such as cell phones, intercoms or other monitors?

Stan Smith

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We actually pick up air traffic control on our newborn's baby monitor from a small local air strip out here where we live. Sometimes we've even picked up other babies crying from houses nearby. Just yesterday morning we listened to air traffic control guide a plane to landing and I must admit it was rather interesting :)

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Target Baby Registry!?

Ree

I've just signed up for my first registry at Target and I have not one single clue where to begin. I've never even held a baby, let alone know what all they need :)

A little help, mommies?
I'm having a baby boy!

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Baby room furniture if you don't have it yet.

Stroller and carseat or travel system

High chair

Booster seat

Breast pump/storage bags/bottles

Boppy

Receiving blankets

Baby swing

Bouncy seat

LOTS of diapers

Baby wipes

Wipe warmer, if you want it

Baby bath tub

Baby essentials - shampoo, lotion

Baby grooming kit with nail clippers and all that stuff

Baby thermometer

Medicine - children's tylenol... better to have, than to have to run out and get it when baby is sick

Desitin for diaper rash

Extra car seat base if you need it

Diaper bag

Baby carrier/sling - the maya wrap ring slings are the best!

changing pad and cover

Bedding set and sheets

Warmer blankets and/or swaddle me wraps

Safety things like for the plug ins when baby starts moving around

Baby gate(s)

Feeding sets

Bibs

Trainer/sippy cups

Spoons

Rocking chair

Diaper genie

Sleep positioner if you plan on using one

Basinnet or pack 'n' play (Check out the Arm's Reach Co-sleeper bassinets, they're wonderful!)

Nightlight

Baby monitor

Activity gym and/or playmat

pacifiers if you plan on using them

*Some good advice I got when I was doing my registry - DON'T register for toys or clothes, that stuff is too cute to pass up, and people are going to buy you more than you need even if you don't put it on your registry.

Good luck!!!!

Where to find baby monitors?

kira

Im looking for the baby monitors that alarm you if the baby has stopped breathing or change in heart rate etc. and if they are a good investment as far as how good they work?

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I've seen them at babies r us and target. According to SIDS alliance and AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) they do not reduce the risk of SIDS. However, if it puts the you at ease I believe it is a great investment.

I just bought a regular one.

Here is a website for one:
http://www.angelcare-monitor.com/

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Baby monitor - movement or video?

Kelsy

I dont need a sound monitor because the nursery will be right next door. Not sure which one to get the movement one for SIDS or the video one so you can see the baby at all times?

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There's pro's and con's for each and most baby monitors will state on them that they aren't 100% accurate, especially the movement detectors for SIDS. There is no way a machine can work reliably 100% accurately on detecting movement to prevent SIDS.

If you're really worried about not being able to see your baby then I would opt for the video monitor so you can see him or her moving in the night and possibly see their chest rise and fall (depending on the quality of the image and light source).

sids???????

Est.1992

how common is it like 1 in ever 20 babys more or less what can u do to prevent it what causes it?

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Well luckily SIDS is happening less now than ever before. Sadly, about 1 in 2000 babies will die of SIDS. There are many things you can do to reduce your child's risk.
1. Place infants to sleep on their backs, even though infants may sleep more soundly on their stomachs. Infants who sleep on their stomachs and sides have a higher rate of SIDS than infants who sleep on their backs.
2. Place infants to sleep in a baby bed with a firm mattress. There should be nothing in the bed but the baby - no covering, no pillows, no bumper pads and no toys. Soft mattresses and heavy covering are associated with the risk for SIDS.
3. Do not over-clothe the infant while he/she sleeps. Keep the room at a temperature that is comfortable for you. Overheating an infant may increase the risk for SIDS.
4. Avoid exposing the infant to tobacco smoke. Don't have your infant in the same house or car with someone who is smoking. The greater the exposure to tobacco smoke, the greater the risk of SIDS.
5. Breast-feed babies whenever possible. Breast milk decreases the occurrence of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. Studies show that breast-fed babies have a lower SIDS rate than formula-fed babies do.
6. Avoid exposing the infant to people with respiratory infections. Avoid crowds. Carefully clean anything that comes in contact with the baby. Have people wash their hands before holding or playing with your baby. SIDS often occurs in association with relatively minor respiratory (mild cold) and gastrointestinal infections (vomiting and diarrhea).
7. Consider using home monitoring systems (apnea/bradycardia monitors) in an attempt to prevent sudden death in high-risk infants.The risk of SIDS in the following groups exceeds that of the general population by as much as 5 to 10 times:
-Infants born weighing less than 3.5 pounds.
-Infants whose sibling died of SIDS.
-Infants exposed to cocaine, heroin, or methadone during the pregnancy.
-The second or succeeding child born to a teenage mother.
-Infants who have had an apparent life-threatening event.

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looking for a baby monitor?

Stella

I am looking for a baby monitor that will work best in my situation.

It will be used in a 2 story townhouse and only for nap times when he is sleeping upstairs and I am downstairs. I don't need it to work outside b/c we don't have a yard. It needs to work with wireless internet without static interference. I am not interested in a motion mat or video. I'd like to find a good one that is relatively inexpensive.

We bought a fisher price one but it has too much static.

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You will find static on all that are analog --- just to varying degrees. Digital monitors aren't prone to interference like analog monitors are. So, digital ones don't get interference from other devices.

I've had two monitors that I really like ... one digital and one analog.

The digital one is by Safety First. It had no static interference, good battery life and good range:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Safety-1st-High-Definition-Digital-Nursery-Monitor/8342864


The analog one is Sony Baby Call. It does have static, but it has "noise sensing technology" so when the level of ambient noise in the room is constant it shuts off --- so you hear absolutely nothing. When the noise changes (ie: your baby crying, moving around etc) it will turn on. It also has 27 channels to choose from so you are likely to find one with minimal static interference. And, because it shuts off you won't hear any noise coming from the monitor when your baby is asleep.

http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Call-Nursery-Monitor-Channel/dp/B000S35QLC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1268509500&sr=8-1

Do ALL baby monitors produce static throughout the day?

I had a basic Safety First baby monitor. I think it cost all of $18 USD. Every night it would go through these spasms of 10 minutes of nothing except static. I would unplug everything that did not need to be plugged in to help stop it but it didn't.

The other day I bought a Fisher-price Lights & Sounds baby monitor for about $ 40 USD. It seems to be working well but it ALSO produces a TON of static. I have tried it on both channels...still goes through spasms.

Has this happened to anyone else? Or is there something with the electrical system in my apartment?
Blue- That is SO creepy and very weird that you picked that up! LOL

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I have the same Fisher Price monitor that you do. It is ALWAYS staticy, but from my understanding, all monitors are. Oh, and if you keep a cell phone too close to it, it makes funky screechy sort of noises. I just turn a fan on at night for "white noise" and I don't really notice the static anymore.

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Best video baby monitor?

Anna Z

I am shopping for a baby video monitor, one where I can also add another camera to watch my toddler as well. I have read so many reviews, and I know none of them are perfect. From your experiences, which ones worked for you the best?

Thanks

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http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3763010

That is the baby video monitor I have and Online you only pay 199$ in store you would have to pay 219.99$ But they are worth it =]] I like them and almost all people do like them.. some people gave a neg review but may have just been a fluke!! Good luck!

Recommendation on a good video baby monitor...?

Shannon L

Have any parents out there found a really good video baby monitor? My husband and I are just now TTC but I want to get as much info on good equipment now. I like the idea of a video monitor so that we can make sure our baby doesn't have anything blocking his/her airway. Any reviews on monitors that you really love or really hate would be appreciated!

Thank you!

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The Summer Night&Day is a pretty popluar one. it's almost $200, but it has bad reception. Ialso have a used Fisher Price Sound&Lights that I bought for $5 and it works waaaaaaay better. I can actually go outside with it and I don't get interference. The Summer one gets interference almost everywhere in the house, and you can forget going outside with it. The screen is nice, ad I can see a lot of detail, but unless I'm by the baby's room it's so annoying. It also interferes with my cell phone (I think they all do), but this one does it a lot, especially when I'm using the web. It also only has 2 channels whereas the Fisher Price one has 10. It might be worth it for you to buy a Summer one used from Craigslist or something, because I don't think it's worth $200

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Do US landline phones work in El Salvador?

Rip in Gle

A friend in El Salvador would like a phone with an answering machine and caller ID. Do phones purchased in the U.S. work in El Salvador? I did a little research and it appears they use the same caller ID standard, but I know, for example, that phones here meet FCC regulations, and I don't know if there are similar requirements in El Salvador, or different requirements that U.S. phones typically don't meet.
Just a quick note for other prospective answerers - yes, they have the same AC voltage, frequency, and plugs. I'm more concerned about switching and caller ID standards. Also, cordless phones transmit at frequencies assigned by the FCC and designed not to interfere with communications of other devices in the United States, but those bands aren't necessarily standard world-wide.
Just a quick note for other prospective answerers - yes, they have the same AC voltage, frequency, and plugs. I'm more concerned about switching and caller ID standards. Also, cordless phones transmit at frequencies assigned by the FCC and designed not to interfere with communications of other devices in the United States, but those bands aren't necessarily standard world-wide.

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seriously? requirements for elsalvador that the US doesn't meet?

the US probably has some of the strictest standards for consumer products in just about every category that you can think of...

the think you should check to see if it is compatible would be the electrical power for the base of the answering machine/cordless phone... the phone should work fine down there.. i believe that they use the same outlets as us, but i would double check if i were you ...

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" assigned by the FCC and designed not to interfere with communications of other devices" no, they just set aside a range of unlicensed frequencies for low power consumer electronics as far as telephones are concerned.. guess you have been lucky not to have much problem in the 2.4Ghz or 900 Mhz ranges, where there are way too many consumer electronic devices - wifi, cordless phones, baby monitors, wireless door bells, wireless video cameras, etc, etc, etc...

do not see the standard used in elsalvador, but would assume that they use bellcore FSK as the US does, so caller ID should be compatible.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caller_ID

Is there a good landline phone, with LOUD volume & LOUD speakerphone, that works with Hearing Aids?

Dubber

I've heard there are telephones out there for the hearing impaired but what I am looking for is a land line telephone for my parents who wear hearing aids but refuse to wear them when using the phone. Both say they get ringing and feedback when using a cordless phone while wearing hearing aids, but when they remove them the volume of the phone isn't sufficient.

So...I am looking for a land line base phone, with speaker phone, and better than average volume and sound clarity. If possible, the phone system would come with one or more cordless phones, also with exceptional volume and sound clarity. Oh, I should also mention that they, and I, are very limited financially so can't spend a lot on this.

If a phone with these features doesn't exist, is there some sort of device that can be attached to the phone to increase volume and sound clarity?

Somewhat related, can anyone define a few things for me:

What is the difference between a 5.8 GHz, DEC 6.0, 9 GHz, and some other numbers and acronyms I can't recall atm.

Thank you for your help!

Kay

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there are plenty of hearing aid compatible telephones http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PNAEndecaSearchCmd?N=779832047&No=0&Nr=12001&Ns=&Ntk=MainSearch&URL=vShopSearch&cmTag=true&catalogId=13401&storeId=15001&Ntt=hearing+aid+compatible&cm_sp=SiteSearch-_-MainSearch-_-Consumer

DECT - Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications these phones operate in the 1.9Ghz frequency range - an unlicensed spectrum that the FCC has set aside strictly for cordless telephones.. this is the latest and greatest in cordless phone technology...

5.8Ghz operates in this unlicensed spectrum, there are some other consumer wireless devices that operate in this spectrum, but it is one of the least crowded frequencies - however since it is the highest frequency cordless phone on the market, it also has the least range from handset to base (some 5.8 cordless phones also operate on the 2.4 Ghz spectrum)

2.4 Ghz operates on this unlicenced spectrum with many other consumer wireless devices such as WiFi routers, microwave ovens, wireless video cameras, etc...

900 Mhz phones operate on a crowded unlicensed frequency with many other consumer wireless devices, such as baby monitors, wireless speakers, garage door openers, car alarms, etc... also unless the phone has DSS then it is insecure and can be monitored by a radio scanner... (DECT, 2.4 and 5.8Ghz phones all have some form of DSS, or FHSS)

DSS - Digital Spread Spectrum - a form of encryption to prevent eavesdropping...

FHSS - Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum - a form of encryption that also continuously searches for the best channel, and keeps changing to the best channel between the handset and base (normally these phones will not have a channel button, because the phone is constantly changing channels on its own)

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Why does WIFI lose quality and speed the longer you stay on?

Q. Seriously, I'm computer retarded and just wondering why it does that. It goes from 54mb/sec to 10 or less sometimes.

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If you speed is dropping then it is nothing to do with how long you have been connected it must be down to another problem.

Generic advice for improving wif reception [you give no info on the router or what device you are connecting with]

To start with the basic rule is to position the wifi router as high and as centrally as possible in your house.

1] Try changing the broadcast channel from the wireless setup interface for your router/modem.You can normally access this by typing "http://192.168.0.1/" into your browsers search bar and then look for the wireless settings menu.
You don't say if your router can use the 5GHz frequency or just the 2.4GHz. The best channels in the 2.5GHz spectrum are 1,6, 11, or 13 as they have less overlap with the other channels.

There is a useful article here about how to get the best performance by selecting the best channel.: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/21132/chaâ¦

If you have an android smarthphone, or a friend does, then install the Wifi Analyzer app free from android market and use it to scan for the best channel and change your routers broadcast channel accordingly. This app will aslo show you all the wifi signals in range that your neighbours are using, so you can select a different channel to them, making a stronger signal for you. https://market.android.com/details?id=coâ¦


2] You can use a tool like Nirsofts totally free WirelessNet View to look at all the local wireless signals that are within range and may be competing with your own router and interfering with reception. from here: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_neâ¦

3] You can buy a Wi-Fi booster like D-Link 645 Smartbeam, here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DIR-645-Wâ¦
Devices such as these can actually boost the wifi signal by using multiple beams that bounce of the walls and are intelligently directed toward whatever device [smarhphone, laptop, tablet] you are using on wifi.

4] If your using the 2.4GHz frequency and not the 5GHz then other devices that use this frequency band can alsso interfere with your reception [eg baby monitors and microwave ovens use 2.4GHz]. Try and make sure that none of these devices are situated between your router and your wifi receiver eg laptop, tablet, smarthphone etc

Why is it slow to use net . Is there any problem who can tell me?

Nauman

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You don't really give very much information to help us help you, do you? Nothing about your hardware or your network configuration/method of accessing the internet. Nothing about the speed your ISP says you should get or what speed you are getting.

If you are using a wifi router there are several things you can do to try and maximise speed:

To start with the basic rule is to position the router as high and as centrally as possible in your house.

1] Try changing the broadcast channel from the wireless setup interface for your router/modem.You can normally access this by typing "http://192.168.0.1/" into your browsers search bar and then look for the wireless settings menu.
You don't say if your router can use the 5GHz frequency or just the 2.4GHz. The best channels in the 2.5GHz spectrum are 1,6, 11, or 13 as they have less overlap with the other channels.

There is a useful article here about how to get the best performance by selecting the best channel.: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/21132/chaâ¦

If you have an android smarthphone, or a friend does, then install the Wifi Analyzer app free from android market and use it to scan for the best channel and change your routers broadcast channel accordingly. This app will aslo show you all the wifi signals in range that your neighbours are using, so you can select a different channel to them, making a stronger signal for you. https://market.android.com/details?id=coâ¦


2] You can use a tool like Nirsofts totally free WirelessNet View to look at all the local wireless signals that are within range and may be competing with your own router and interfering with reception. from here: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_neâ¦

3] You can buy a Wi-Fi booster like D-Link 645 Smartbeam, here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DIR-645-Wâ¦
Devices such as these can actually boost the wifi signal by using multiple beams that bounce of the walls and are intelligently directed toward whatever device [smarhphone, laptop, tablet] you are using on wifi.

4] If your using the 2.4GHz frequency and not the 5GHz then other devices that use this frequency band can alsso interfere with your reception [eg baby monitors and microwave ovens use 2.4GHz]. Try and make sure that none of these devices are situated between your router and your wifi receiver eg laptop, tablet, smarthphone etc

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Is there a dual video baby monitor for twins who will be in separate rooms?

Mom G

I want a video monitor that shows both cribs/rooms at the same time. Does something like this exist?
actually, it's not really twins...more like Irish Twins. Basically a 1 year old and newborn. I just put "twins" to make it easy...less to explain but it didn't work!

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This one had good reviews. You will need to buy another "camera" for the 2nd room.
system
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3447389
2nd monitor
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3731205

Here is all the video monitors. It doesn't appear to be any others that can accommodate two rooms.
http://www.toysrus.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3243631&view=all

baby monitoring during labour....electrodes?

saz

my twins are almost ready to be born and my doc says that during the labour they will attach a clip to babies heads to monitor their vitals. has anyone else had this, was it uncomfortable, unsuccessful, mark babys head? how does it work exactly?

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Little bit of an overview of 'Internal Fetal Monitoring'
If you want more information, maybe in more detail, google
'Internal Fetal Monitoring'

Internal fetal monitoring is used for high risk births or during a normal birth where the birth team is having trouble keeping the baby on the monitor or the baby's reaction doesn't look great on the less accurate form of external fetal monitoring (EFM).
With internal fetal monitoring the mother's bag of waters must be broken. If it has not broken on it's own then an amniotomy will be performed to break the water. A fetal scalp electrode is placed by screwing a tiny sire into the top layers of the baby's scalp, then relaying the baby's heart rate to the fetal monitor. This is more accurate because it does not use ultrasound.

At the same time an intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC) can also be placed inside the uterus. It goes between the uterine wall and the baby. This also allows the midwife or doctor to know the exact force from the contractions, rather than a simple graphical representation given by external monitoring. This is very useful in the case of induction.

Internal monitoring can also prevent an unnecessary cesarean for fetal distress if it shows the baby is healthy, compared to the less accurate external monitoring. Though there are risks associated with the internal monitor:


Risk of infection for mom and baby
Restricts movement of the mother
Reduction in movement can cause more pain

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Can my neighbor who has a baby monitor hear my cell phone conversations and cordless home phone conversations?

Curious

I want to prevent my nosey neighbor to hear my phone conversations inside my own home. Can anyone give me some insight here? Thanks!

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Digital cell phone conversations are not easily intercepted and decrypted. The police can do it, but not your neighbor. the old analog cell phone system was easily intercepted and evesdropped on, but not digital.

Cordless phones, baby monitors, walkie talkies and many other consumer devices all use the same basic frequencies and technology. They are easily and frequently accidentally intercepted., especially the cheaper analog units. You can look for the better quality digital cordless phones, especially the ones using spread spectrum technology if you want a higher level of privacy.


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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.

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I want to get a baby heart monitor doppler. Any recommendations?

bubzaboo

Which brand have you found works well and from how many weeks could you hear the baby heart beat?

Answer
ebay gtek baby Doppler 60-70 buck and work wonder i herd my baby at 9 weeks

Baby monitor with camera?

Love

I'm having my first child in December and my mom and I are looking at baby monitors and we found on that had a camera and shows you a live image of the baby. My mom was pretty impressed by this as they weren't around when I was a baby. But they are outrageously priced! I think she wants to get one for me anyway, as this is her first grandchild and my mom's the type to spend way too much. So I was wondering does anyone else have these? Worth the price? Are they any good?

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I actually did this, but I used a wireless ip camera. When my son was 9 months old we had to move from a condo to an apartment with no washer/dryer hookup. So I had to leave the apartment to do the laundry a couple doors down and needed a way to see what my son was up to in between loads. I agree that the video monitor setups are very steep. And something worth noting is that every single one I've seen on shelves is not a secured network. So that video signal is open for others to view nearby. I use(d) a dlink IP cam that is networked securely to my home wireless network and accessible via smartphone. It cost about 30 bucks and 15 minutes of setup and I was up and going. I've had this setup for almost 3 years now and it's been helpful. I don't think I've had any memorable absences, but it's a nice piece of mind to make sure my son was sleeping safely when I had to leave the apartment for a moment.

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what type of camera is a spy camera?

iman a

im looking for a camera that you can put in one room and in another room you can see whats going on the place you put the camera in, actuallly i need it because my sister shes disabled eats all the food in the kitchen and i stay in the bedroom and cant watch her. her and my dad stay in the living room and my dad never watches her going into the kitchen. she eats all the meat cooked. i couldn't buy a lock for the refrigerator because i dont want to deal with opening it all the time it should be easy access. so what type of camera can do that like spying in another room

do you guys know any iphone or ipod apps that can do just that like download the app on your ipod that has a camera and put it in a living room and see the recording on your computer or something

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Interesting question. You have two basic options.

1.) Video Baby monitor: Some can be used over the internet to monitor your kitchen anywhere, anytime. Can be wired or wireless. It's powerful and most mothers use it nowadays. Downside is, it's not discreet and once your sister knows it's there, she can find a way to evade it.

2.) Video Spy Cameras: Your best shot. They are covert, can be hidden anywhere. You can easily find wall-clocks with hidden cams, flowerpot, tissue box, even a tape recorder. I bet you can also find microwave oven with hidden cams, so many more.

Of course there are other options but these two are the cheapest options you can get.

Check the links below for more information, relevant articles and products.

Any advice for a new laptop user?

simply_col

Hey,
I just bought my first laptop. It took me a really long time to save for it so I want to make it last as long as possible.
It's an Acer, I love it.
Anyhow, I was wondering if you could offer any advice, most of everyone I know have desktops so I really don't have anyone to ask.
My one friend said she recommends I get a cooling pad because if my labtop is sitting on my lap I could easily block the vents on the bottom and fry the things inside. If thats true, that's the kind of advice I'm looking for!

So anything advice you have would be awesome.
Also it had a nice sleek black pannel on the outside but the only problem is it shows finger prints like no other...Is there anything I should not clean it with?
How often should I clean the keyboard and with what?

Thanks!

Answer
general computer use policies:

1. do not, do not, do not, eat/drink around it if you are clumsy. or if you think you may become clumsy around laptops. you would laugh if i told you how many people come to me with "i spilled mountain dew on my keyboard, what now?" type of situation.
with pc's, that's easy. buy a new keyboard. with laptops, that's usually "buy a new laptop".

2. don't do anything you wouldn't do to a baby. i.e., don't leave it upside down, don't leave it in extreme conditions (e.g. on the floor on front of the heat, or on the window sill), don't let it sit in filth (laptops have holes in the bottom, dust likes holes, laptop hardware doesn't like dust), etc.

3. don't leave it on carpets, speakers, etc. all you need is the smallest spark of static for something to shortcircuit on the motherboard and everything to go to hell.

4. don't power it up and down constantly. that goes for desktops just as much as laptops. if you need it to be on and off (you travel during the day), hibernate or standby it. don't shut down entirely 60 times a day. computers are not built for that.

5. this sounds stupid, i know, but, don't shake it under the pretence of "getting the dust out of the keyboard". just, don't. anything with water is also in this category.

6. don't clean it with *anything* other than special liquid and cloth that you buy in best buy/circuit city. grab one of the working nerds and ask them for monitor cleaning liquid. it's around $10 and it will clean anything that's sensitive. including back panels.

7. always be aware that there is a lot of things working in the background while you're just surfing the net. things get hot. one alternative is getting a cooling pad (watch the sizes, let me know if you find one for 17"), but what you should always be careful about - vent openings. be careful so nothing is obstructing them for a long period of time.

8. don't be internet-stupid. internet-stupid = downloading anything and everything, watching porn on suspicious sites, believing that you *will* win that iphone if you click on the commercial, etc. again, you would not believe how many people go for that.

9. clean the junk regularly, schedule virus/spyware scans (schedule it for 4am, if you don't want it to intrude on your working time), defrag the disc, clean the registry, and do it all on regular basis.

the baby will be thankful and will serve you many years to come :)

just use common sense.

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How to make old iphone 3g as Home Spy Camera?

Trueme

I have two iPhones, the old iPhone 3g and the new iPhone 4s. now i wanted to use my old iphone 3g (iOs version updated) as a Home Spy Camera and wanted to watch my kids at home live stream to my new iPhone 4s while im at work. i also got my Home Wifi network. is there any best iphone application out there for this matter? or is it possible to use my Home IP address to use and access it for this concept?

Answer
There are many training videos telling us how to make iphone as home spy camera on line.
Um...I've found two:
1. http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-use-iphone-as-spy-camera-423938/
2. http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-make-iphone-secret-spy-camera-423940/
The second video looks like very easy to access, but I don't know if it is useful for you.

If these two ways are not fit, I suggest you to buy a Baby Monitor or Home Spy Camera. You can visit this online store:
http://www.accessbuy.com/wholesale-Baby-Monitor_120.html
http://www.accessbuy.com/wholesale-IP-Camera_113.html
It's a wholesaler, so its price is very low.

Video baby monitor with ip capabilities?

Jack

Twin baby girls on the way and my wife and I are looking for a video baby monitor. I would happily throw down some more dough if they made a video baby monitor with ip capabilities so I can watch them at work. I would buy just a good ip camera but I cant find anything that can link a wireless handset to it. If there are any solutions without having both a monitor and then a separate camera please let me know. Thanks.
The ip setup isnt the big deal. The problem is that we'd like to set up a portable monitor (as seen with regular vid baby monitors) to use around the house. The home portable monitor would be the primary use, while the ip settings will be my selfish way to still be with all three of my girls =)~... Let me know if theres means to accomplish =) thanks.

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I have heard of a friend-of-friend who uses the following setup as a dog monitor (to watch the dog from home via webcam) which might work for you:

1. wireless IP camera setup to view whatever you're after,
2. create a skype account to run at home,
3. set the skype account to use the IP camera for video calls and
4. set the skype account to auto-answer incoming video calls.

he can then video-call from his own skype account at work to the dog's account and see what's going on throughout the day. and the camera can be moved to a new location without moving the computer.

the catch is, you can't operate the panning of the IP camera via skype. if you need this, perhaps something like Team Viewer might be better - it's a remote desktop app free for non-commercial use, that will let you remote in to your home computer and access the IP camera controls that way (Team Viewer is REAL easy to use).

for your case, I suppose you'd want sound as well, so seek out an IP camera with mic (if you want to hear them) or with both mic and speakers (if you want them to hear you too).

**Edit** Oh, I see what you mean - you want a portable receiver unit with a screen to relay the video to. I had a poke around and came up with not alot.

I can find wireless cameras with receivers (usually 4 cams + 1 receiver) - ie. glorified baby monitors,
and I can find a couple of iPhone apps to receive a signal from an IP Camera (see links below), but no IP Camera portable receiver.

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Moving baby to crib from bassinet?

jaime

My girl is 3 months old and only wakes up once during the night so I think I'm ready to move her into her own room instead of having her sleep in her bassinet next to our bed. Not to mention she's so long she almost doesn't fit in it anymore! How hard will this transition be for her and what should I know about crib safety? Advice?? Thanks :)

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For us the transition was pretty easy. I started by putting my daughter down for naps in her crib. Then one night I just did it. My biggest problem was that her room was on the other end of the house. But we live in a manufactured home so the walls are thin. I could here her just fine over the baby monitor and through the walls. I found it is a lot easier for her to fall asleep in her own room with out us going in and out. I had to start using my own cry it out method and since we have had that down, bedtime has been a breeze.

Our routine goes like this. Every other night is bath time. Then we put her in her pajamas and feed her a bottle while we cuddle and read. When she is done with the bottle we just lay her down, give her her pacifier, tuck her in and kiss her goodnight. Then the door gets closed and it is dark in her room. There is a little bit of light from her baby monitor but not much. I also keep a fan running for white noise. If she starts fussing I ignore it unless she gets frantic, then I go back in put her plug in, lay her down say goodnight and leave. If she starts crying hard after that I do the same thing but don't talk to her anymore. I never pick her up or turn on the lights unless she is obviously more upset than normal. If she wakes up in the night I feed and change her and lay her back down without turning on the lights or talking.

As far as safety goes. Make sure you have a good safe brand of crib. Make sure it is put together correctly and go through and tighten the screws every so often. Don't put any stuffed animals or pillows in the crib. She just needs her blankets and sheet. If you ever feel her head should be elevated, like if she is sick, put a pillow under the end of the mattress. Most babies will be fine if they get there face against a blanket or whatnot. But it is now being discovered that some babies have a syndrome were breathing in there own carbon monoxide doesn't trigger them to wake up like a normal baby. In this case the baby will slowly suffocate even if their airway is not blocked. Right now the only way to diagnose this is through autopsy. This is why it is best to keep anything out of their crib that could cause this. Yes most babies will be fine if they get a blanket against their face but some won't and you don't want her to be one of them. So my point is, even if your baby can lift her head and role over you still need to be careful. I try not to stress about this too much but when I wake up once or twice a night to use the bathroom or let the cat outside I peak in to make sure she isn't stuffed against something and usually to put her blankets back on again.

Phew, I know that was long winded but it was the advice I wish I had been given so I hope it helps you. Good luck and remember to just be relaxed about the whole thing.

Baby monitors & strangers?

Q. Ok so i just found out that strangers can see your baby if you have a video monitor!!!! U can change the channels and pick up other babies that are close by! CREEPY!!! There was a big thing about it on the news! They also hear everything! I read somwhere that if you have a DIGITAL video monitor you are safe and other people arnt able to see your baby! Does anyone know if this is true or not about the digital monitors? Id feel much safer having a video monitor on my baby so I can actually see her, but if a stranger can see her too ITS NOT WORTH IT!!!

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As far as I know, as long as it's a closed circuit then you should be fine. So if it's connected with a cable, there's no picture being broadcast and no one but you would be able to see. But if it's a wire-less version someone could look if they have something that would pick up the signal. If I was going to do a video monitor like that I'd actually get a security camera and set it up like that. To me though, there was no reason to have a video monitor. The sound monitor worked fine. :)

Add: Considering the number of burglaries that happened a few years back from people copying the signal from garage door openers and using that to open them and get into the house, I dunno. A video monitor that shows a burglar when I'm with my baby and alone would worry me a bit. *shrugs* But that's just me. I've read the police monitors around here and there have been increases in burglaries that happen when the people are home.

For me, I can tell when my baby is crying and when she's talking or singing. I just listen to her voice.

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