Best Baby Monitor: 2014-06-15

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Savannah monitor questions?

Dark Ryok

Ok, Ive been looking at these guys for a while. My local shop just got in two savannahs and a nile monitor. Ive already done quite a bit of research on both of them, and I believe the savannah is more my style. Im not sure if Im going to by just one, or both of them. Im going to start them in a 55 gallon. But I have the room to build a large fenced off area in my room for them.

But the main question is... To those who have savannahs, how do you like them? How do they interact between them and you?
Thanks. I wasnt sure if they were social guys or not. The research Ive done was a few weeks ago when I first thought about it. The niles looked nice, but I had already heard how mean they can get, so I already crossed them off the list.
Im used to fish. I do my research with them. Most fish I can do adequate research in about a weeks time because most fish are about the same care wise. Ive had experience with reptiles before. I had a leopard gecko and fat-tailed gecko for 6-7 years. I owned a snake for about 8 months before my dad decided he didnt want me keeping it, so I gave him to a cousin that still has him. Im not a novice in the hobby, but I still have a ways to go. I understand I need to do more research. Im just tossing the idea around and seeing what peoples opinions are on them first. Ive heard good things from a few friends at the pet store about them. And a few other friends have been around them and have nothing bad to say. If my mind is made up on getting one, Ill do my research then. I researched stuff about them quite a bit a few weeks back, but ended up getting a few more fish tanks and delayed the savannah.
With owning 7 fish tanks ranging from 20-90 gallons, I want something I can mess with. And I dont want anything common. Savannahs caught my eye months back in a Petco. Then a local store got several shipments of them in, and these guys were about 8 inches long. Thats when I started getting interested again. If The savannah falls through , Ill start a sugar gilder colony. lmao.
Seriously. I was asking about their temperament and behavior. Not care. I wanted to know how they acted. Thank you for providing me with information that I dont care about.

Answer
Well, I got my first baby savannah monitor from kingsnake.com.
I paid 60$ shipped. I do not regret paying so much money. It is a lot better to get them when they are younger, so you can control their temperment. I love my baby sav, his name is little. I got him when he was 6 inches, and now is about 14 inches. But he is growing. Savannah monitors generally have good temperments. They grow to be about 3-5 feet. They are very good monitors for starters though. You do not want to get a nile monitor, they are aggressive. And, most people cannot tame them. And not for everyone. My old nile gave pretty nasty bites for such a young monitor. When I first got my savannah, he was timid around me, and did not trust me. So, therefore, he was a biter. But after a few weeks of handling him, he turned right around! Now, out of my monitors, he is my favorite! I trust this little guy. He is has a light blue to his coloring, and has very pretty circles. I let him run around my room. I keep him in a 100 gallon tank. You want to use UTH'S (under tank heaters), never heat rocks. They can do major damage to your monitors belly. You NEVER want to buy a nile, and a savannah, and put them in the same cage together. They will fight to death. You should get the savannah. If you deciede to get two, put them in SEPERATE cages. Never the same. Feeding will get quiet expensive though. For 3 fuzzies that I feed my baby, is 7$ a bag. Which is pretty pricy.

Well I hope this info helped. But remember, think twice before getting a nile.

Look I am done VARANID. you are not worth fighting with. I have other things to do, rather than waste my time.

green_babe77@yahoo.com

37w,2days Baby movement?

Amanda P

Sunday I went into labor and delivery, Monday I had my weekly check-up. Baby was perfectly fine and healthy, both visit. However, I must be in freakout mode because I do not think she is moving enough since yesterday about noon. She hasn't movement, but its not plentiful as before. Is this because she is out of room? Tired? I have never been told to count kicks/movements. How many per hour? Do you think Im just parinoid since I am so close to my due date? Please help my mind set on ease..
Thanks :) She must have been tired, cramped. As soon as I posted the question she must have woke up. She has been active since. Yesterday must have been an hour day. Thanks again : )
Thanks :) She must have been tired, cramped. As soon as I posted the question she must have woke up. She has been active since. Yesterday must have been an hour day. Thanks again : )

Answer
I'm two days past you. Went to L and D yesterday becuz the doc wanted to monitor the baby for movement. Was declared that baby is fine and must be sleeping or just quiet that day. I had been having contractions the whole night before and asked if that would have something to do with his slowing down. They said sometimes. I was discharged with kick count instructions. You should eat and drink before. Pick an hour and lay down on either side. Count for that hour and do it twice a day. You should feel atleast 10 movements in that hr. Last night we had 25 so that was good! If you have four or less in an hour. Do another hour immediatly. If you still have four or less in the second hour as well you need to call your doc immediatly. Good luck. Hope this helps and your not alone!

Finding a good baby monitor?

Lindsey Ch

I am about to have a second baby and looking for a really great baby monitor. I would like a baby monitor (both audio and visual) that works really great in low light situations.

Answer
Hi Lindsey,
Congratulations for your second baby. In our experience, the baby monitor equipment made by safety 1st is extremely reliable. You may consider to have Safety First High-Def Digital Video Monitor, where we think this is the right model for you. Before deciding to buy one, you can read the review here.
http://safetyfirstbabymonitor.com/safety-first-baby-monitor-review/

Quality of video baby monitors?

Baby Julie

did they work for you, I want to get one for my sister but I don't know if its worth the money. Thanks for your answers!

Answer
I can't imagine that a video monitor is any improvement over a standard audio monitor. My cousin's GF has a Fisher-Price audio monitor and it works splendidly (they have a multilevel home). Picks up the baby's breathing so you can tell within moments that she is awake.

Friday, June 20, 2014

what is an opk ??? for trying to concieve?

De_Licious

what is an opk i think it is something you take to try and concieve a baby? is this true and what is it? and where do you get it?

Answer
"Ovulation Predictor Kit" otherwise known as an OPK.

I have to admit I buy the internet cheapie pee-sticks from ebay and I'm a big fan, they seem to be very accurate and tie in with the temperatures I take and chart on FertiltyFriend.com! You can buy them in bulk as I'm planning not to fork out for expensive Ovulation monitors unless I have to!

The pee-sticks are used just like a HPT but detect the Lutenising Hormone instead of HCG, telling you that you'll ovulate in the next 24-48 hours (time to grab DH!)
http://www.makingbabies.co.za/media%5Copk2.JPG

The above brand shown in the link is the exact kind I've been using, they're great! More info on how to use them is below :)
http://www.peeonastick.com/opkfaq.html

Good luck - knowing when you ovulate is the best way to time babydancing to achieve pregnancy! +*+*+*+*+

i have this friend whos pregnant, and just had an abortion 2-3 months ago...?

Beauifu

the doctors say her cervix had abnormal cells, and shes always sick; her emune? system is low, and i was wondering if this is healthy to be having a baby...is there a possibility that she could miscarry?
well, the thing is, her parents made her abort the first kid

Answer
There's always a possibility that any woman may miscarry. Your friend needs to just concentrate on getting and staying healthy, both for her baby and herself. Neither her abortion history or her present physical condition are the baby's fault. All she can do is do the best she can for this baby right now.

She can boost her immune system by walking every day, being out in the sunshine, taking a good quality prenatal vitamin, getting plenty of sleep, and eating right. Eating sugar will depress her immune system. She needs plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

In many cases, abnormal cervical cells will resolve themselves, especially after the baby is born and her hormones return to normal. Her doctor will most likely want to monitor her condition during and after the pregnancy. Thankfully, abnormal cells on the cervix tend to be quite slow-growing. If necessary, your friend can be induced for labor early or have an early c-section. She needs to remember that every abortion increases her risk of cervical cancer. The abortionist must force open the cervix, often causing tears and damage. In childbirth, by contrast, the cervix opens gradually and naturally. Considering the fact that she just aborted another child not long ago, she would do well to let her cervix heal until the delivery.

I hope all goes well for your friend and her baby. Here's some information about the development of your friend's baby:

http://www.justthefacts.org/clar.asp
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-A-2-prenatal.html
http://www.studentsforlife.uct.ac.za/foetal%20dev%20photos.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/3847319.stm
http://www.lifeissues.org/ultrasound/11weeks.htm

If she needs free help of any kind, she can go to a crisis pregnancy center. She can find one near her here:

http://www.optionline.org/advantage.asp

or by calling 1-800-395-HELP

what is the difference in N wireless to G wireless?

oe542

what is the difference in N wireless than G wireless?

Answer
802.11n is faster and has a longer range than the older wireless standards. This standard can also operate on the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz spectrum (depending on the router). Running on the 5Ghz spectrum can eliminate a lot of interference caused by baby monitors, microwaves, etc... It has a theoretical speed (throughput) of 600Mbps, but in reality will be much slower, but faster than the G standard.

If your looking to purchase a new wireless router I would go for the "N" standard unless it's a lot more money. With the MIMO feature "N" has, it will give you a longer range and help speed up large file transfers.

In short, it is all around better :)

Would it be beneficial for me to get a Wireless 'N' router instead of 'G' on Comcast internet?

cassnate

Right now, I get about 15mbps if I have a wired connection to my internet. When I put my computer in the other room over wireless, it drops down to 3mbps. My computer is capable of 302.11n, so would I have a faster connection using an 'N' router? I heard that using n can possibly allow for greater distances and better connectivity.

Answer
N has a wider range comparing to G

N also capable of running on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio spectrum. If possible, go with the 5GHz because of less interferences (your cordless phone,baby monitor,microwave runs on the 2.4GHz)

Also N is capable up to 100 + Mbps, while G is around 54 Mbps but i don't think your internet connection is anything close to 100 Mbps.

better connectivity has more to do with your wi-fi adapter

and also i think you mean 802.11n instead of 302.11n

Conclusion: if you have an N compatible wi-fi adapter and would like to benefit from the above, and money is not an issue (well, N router is pretty affordable nowadays). I'd say go for it

Can your neighbors listen in on your phone conversations with a baby monitor ?

Lady

If you're on your cordless phone in your home? I've heard that its possible for neighbors with baby monitors to do this to their neighbors, and I wouldn't think this would work, unless my cordless phone acts as a monitor.

Answer
It's possible if the phone and the monitors work in the same broadcast frequency.

Most do not, however. Modern cordless phones operate in the 2.4ghz wavelength, and older ones operate in the 900mhz wavelength (the newest ones operate in the 5.2ghz wavelength, but don't worry about those).

Most baby monitors work in the 300-900mhz wavelength, so a few of them *can* pick up on older cordless phones, but those that do are few and far between... especially becase every phone and monitor is coded to only pick up a very specific frequency around their specified range... so crosstalk is less likely.

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 :)

Answer
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.

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!

Answer
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

Why is my baby monitor thumping?

lilitaly79

I have a perfect picture on my video monitor but I keep hearing a thumping noise. I've changed the channel on the monitor and adjusted the antenna but nothing is working. When I go into the baby's room it's quiet! WTH is going on and how can I fix it?

Answer
Is the monitor near anything electrical? Mine isn't video but it thumps if my cell phone is to near it, not the bit in his room the bit I keep with me

Are there any dual camera baby monitors?

Turk II

We use a simple wireless video monitor to keep tabs on my 2 year old son while he's napping and sleeping. Eventually he'll have a little bro or sis that we'll also want to keep tabs on. Are there any baby monitors that incorporate two cameras viewable on one remote monitor?

Answer
The one from Summer does. You can put one video on A and the other on B. Then on the monitor you can switch from viewing A or B. I figured this out when my SIL came for a visit and brought her video monitor. We had my daughter on video A and her son on B.

What is a great digital baby monitor to buy?

Andy

What is a great digital baby monitor to buy? Any suggestions?

Answer
If you want to buy one,make sure it has features that you want. Here are many kinds of baby monitors. You can consider buying
1. Quad View Digital 2.5 Inch LED Video Wireless Baby Monitor
http://www.accessbuy.com/Quad-View-Digital-2-5-Inch-LED-Video-Wireless-Baby-Monitor_4309.html

2. 7 Inch Baby Monitor with Wireless Night Vision Camera, Remote Control and AV
http://www.accessbuy.com/7-Inch-Baby-Monitor-with-Wireless-Night-Vision-Camera-Remote-Control-and-AV_3552.html

3. 7 Inch Digital Wireless Baby Monitor with VOX, Two-way Communication, Night Vision, Zoom
http://www.accessbuy.com/7-Inch-Digital-Wireless-Baby-Monitor-with-VOX-Two-way-Communication-Night-Vision-Zoom_3506.html

Good luck!

what monitor besides a savannah is better to have as a pet?

Anna

I was just wondering, what is better a black throat monitor or a white throat? I am going to the reptile expo and their should be tons of baby monitors for sale, what would be better? I already have a savannah that is the weirdest thing, I bought a nile, and they have been living together for the past 2 years. But anyway, what would be better with temperment?

Answer
ridge tailed monitors (ackies) are the best choice for a first time varanid or tegu type "pet" hands down, nothing is as friendly or inquisitive as an ackie in the whole monitor, tegu world. no discussion on this one. forget the savannah or black/white throat you need to have some monitor/tegu keeping years under your belt before you get one of these. you will fail and they will die or be you will be overwhelmed by their care and cost , probably both. here is a link to all you you need to know to get started with ackies http://www.proexotics.com/FAQ2.html#14
as far as tegus go all are fairly easy to keep its just size and temperaments that differ ( they all get big just some bigger ); blue tegus are the smallest, have nice temperament, and can subside on an all rodent diet. argentine black and whites (aka. the chacoan or giant tegu) are the most recommended species for the beginner do to there excellent temperaments and their very, forgiving of keeper mistakes. they are also one of the largest tegu species some individuals will take some fruit as well as rodents some not . the red tegu is also one of the largest along with the argentin black and white. it also shares the same excellent temperament as the arentine black and white but it is not very forgiving of mistakes in their care at all. colombian black and white tegus(common tegu) is the least recommended they are just as easy to keep as most of the other tegus ,its their temperament that are shitty. they are down right mean! here is a link to one of the most respected tegu breeder in the world bert langerwerf at http://www.agamainternational.com/

p.s. savs. and tegus need a minimum cage size of 8 feet long by 4 feet wide by 4 feet deep, a black throat monitor minimum cage size of 12 feet by 6 feet by 6 feet. those are some big cages! and feeding is EXPENSIVE . an breeding trio of ackies on the other hand needs a minimum cage size of 4 feet long by 2 feet wide by 2 feet deep ,that is a MUCH more easy to provide cage size then the others and the feeding isnt a fraction of the cost..which one is going to be cared for properly by a monitor / tegu newbie? these animals are a whole different ball game than any other herp. besides the size thing get old fast when it comes to monitors. . go ackie!

p.p.s. i guess i didnt read the whole question cause i just noticed the sav. & nile thing. monitors ARE social animals( frank retes at the goanna ranch proved this fact) but only in same species/breeding settings ( for the most part ). i agree with william w maybe you should reconsider keeping monitors

p.p.p.s.to lizard momma. quince monitors are hot looking monitors right? dont hear about people keeping them very often . i had a pair years ago i picked up from switzer reptiles. never any good eggs from them just duds. loved looking at them though, just couldnt stand their temperaments (can you say scratch and spray). even the few C.B.B. ones ive seen have had shitty attitudes.

i need help with a lizard?

Jacob

were can i find a baby ackie monitor for sale i live in houston texas and my price is $100 to $150
if anyone can help please let me know

Answer
best bet is the internet find people who have got new batch of them babies and do it that way more they have the cheaper they are just type in ackie monitor for sale texas and it should reveal people selling them or if you go to another states breeder :)

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

I need Baby Monitor Help!?

BLB

I'm trying to decide on which baby monitor to get? The one with the lights? The one with the handheld video? The one with the TV? The one that goes underneath the mattress and senses movements? Which worked out best for you?!

Answer
I liked the one that senses movement under the mattress for nighttime, and just as a regular monitor it did great, too.

baby shower registry ......................?

futuremari

lol I know it's early for me being 11 weeks tomorrow, but when did you register for your baby shower? and did you register in advance just to go through the process and just wait until you actually knew what you were having to actually pick stuff out ..

Answer
i waited until i knew the sex....no harm in looking or even starting it for things that are gender neutral..

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

>>> External Audio Interface help <<<?

Joe

hi, i'm looking to buy an external audio interface. which one should i get?
the main reason is to get the best sound quality i can out of my monitors (KRK Rokit 6s)
however it'd be good to be able to plug an instrument or mic or two in as well.
my budget is about Â£150 roughly (or around $230 for you Americans)
i also need help with the cabling. i think XLR is what i want, but the KRKs also have TRS (and unbalanced RCA). any advice about the different cabling would be much appreciated too.

interfaces i've been looking at already are the M-Audio Fast Track Pro or variations of and the Presonus Audiobox... any other suggestions are welcome.

Thanks!
also, it needs to be able to work with my Windows 7 (64 bit) PC and a MAC laptop i'm getting shortly

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One of the things that you need to be cautious about is the stability of drivers. There are a lot of audio interfaces out there that do the job in terms of hardware and features. But their compatibility with software is horrible due to faulty drivers. Especially since you plan to use that on a 64-bit Windows 7 for a while, driver stability is all the more important.

I would advise you to buy the Focusrite Saffire 6 USB. It is available on Amazon UK for exactly Â£150. It has 2 microphone/instrument inputs with phantom power. And apart from RCA outputs, it has 1/4'' Phono outputs too(which is exactly the same thing as TRS. This baby's drivers are SO solid that it responds well to anything I throw at it. For my last song, it ran 24 tracks of audio with three plugins on each track! It is built like a tank, so it'll last a while too.

Now in comparison to the M-Audio Fast Track, this is far far better. My friend has the M-Audio, so I have hands on experience with both these interfaces. The pre-amps in the M-Audio are just not as good and the output is a bit muddier. The build quality is not as good, and there are a few latency issues. And more importantly, the drivers are a hit and a miss. So I would advise you to stay away from M-Audio Interfaces. Their keyboards and monitors are great. Interfaces, not so much.

I am not sure about the Presonus as I haven't used it. But this is what I found from a review. And if you are a guitar player this might effect you:

"I tried the PreSonus AudioBox recently and was extremely disappointed with it. I didn't try it with a microphone since I'm usually recording guitars direct, but the preamps are designed to ALWAYS have 20 db of gain being applied even with the input turned all the way down. I looked this up on their official forums, and it is intentional. Because of this, I was never able to get a signal that wouldn't clip when palm muting (even with passive pickups). They don't have any kind of software mixer either, so you have to buy an attenuator pad or find some other workaround.

There's also a knob that you use to blend the mix between the hardware direct monitoring signal and the regular output. Even with the knob turned all the way to the regular output side, you still get some "leak" from the direct signal coming through the monitors. This can cause feedback problems, give you inaccurate monitoring (in my situation, because I'm hearing dry/clean guitar signal at the same time as amp sim VSTs), and is just a general pain in the ass.

And just to add icing on the cake...I also discovered that the output starts digitally clipping with the output knob at only 9 O'CLOCK! Ridiculous."

So in conclusion. I will hands down recommend the Focusrite Saffire 6 USB. And if it is of any good, it is an English company based in High Wycombe (looked up wikipedia). So it is always good to work with a local company as support is far more available. M-Audio support is terrible. Enjoy!

What does an obstetrics appointment involve?

calisia_c

I will be having my first obstetrics appointment when i am 12 weeks pregnant. I remember when i was pregnant 1st time round, i never saw an obstetrician, and saw a midwife instead. So i am wondering what this involves? And also if i am referred to see the obstetrician, does that mean they consider me as high risk?

This will be my first appointment, so im not sure if this will involve the booking appointment, I will also be having my first scan at the same day.

All advice appreciated.

From UK.
Thanks for your reply. Im just abit confused why i am refered to obs, as i had a normal pregnancy. The only thing i think of is i am 1 point over obese. Hope its nothing to worry about though. :S

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Obstetrician appointment - will discuss your medical history, previous pregnancy and birth, information on father to be, your current pregnancy, your due date, will take bp, maybe ultrasound (if obs has machine in office). It is a get to know you and your history and where you currently are at.

My first pregnancy i saw a midwife, 2nd pregnancy i requested an obstetrician, my 3rd (current) pregnancy, i automatically went back to my obs.

Being referred to an obs can mean your pregnancy is higher risk or it needs more monitoring, but this is not always he case.

My first pregnancy ended at 24 weeks when her heart stopped beating. My 2nd pregnancy was not considered high risk and i had the option of midwife or obs. I personally chose an obs, i wanted the special treatment, the regular reviews, a doctor. She was lovely, she also was/is into fetal medicine/research and reviewed my lost daughters autopsy/results and researched this further for me, but still no answers. She was caring, thorough, professional, observant and very reassuring.
Even though neither were high risk, previous pregnancy and current, i don't regret obs over a midwife. No offense to midwives, they are trained and do a great job, but for me, a specialist was reassuring even though not needed.

Good luck and congratulations

Add:
Surely that wouldn't be the case, if it is that's weird :)
An obs is no bother, just more qualified than a midwife. If you had no problems with your first then your situation is unusual or the midwife/place is unusual. You can always ask the obs why you were referred, the are pretty honest most of the time.
Try not to worry, midwife or obs, your baby and you are being looked after :)
In Australia, those with private health insurance automatically go to obs for private hospitals for normal healthy pregnancies, where as midwifes treat/monitor public patients.

What Is a good Baby Monitor?

Pam

I've been looking on amazon for a baby monitor but it seems like all the reviews i read contradict each other. i was hoping someone could compare the experiences they had with baby monitors and talk about which brands they loved or hated

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Hi Pam,

It depends on your budget and what you want from a baby monitor. Basically there are three ways of monitoring; audio, video, or movement sensing. Generally the cheaper baby monitors are just audio ones, and the more expensive options use video. For under $100, I can recommend the Angelcare Baby Movement and Sound Monitor or for a video monitor, the Levana Jena. For higher end baby monitors, the Samsung SEW-3037W and the Levana Astra are both good choices.

Good recommendations or warnings of what Video/Audio Baby Monitor to buy for my 2young children...10pts...?

Erin R

I am in bad need of a video/audio baby monitor. I have a 1month old and a 20month old. I obviously cant leave them alone together even for a second so Im constantly running from room to room at times.

I need any good recommendations or warnings of which one to buy.
I am willing to spend more for the best one so price is no issue.
I havent looked around much yet and want to get one this weekend.

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I have Graco and it suites my needs. Don't get a cheap one because the sound and clarity are fuzzy. Go more towards the higher end brands. If you try one for a week and decide that it does not suit your needs, simply return or exchange it for a replacement.

Also how would a second play pen in a different room or baby gate work out for you? That may be able to separate them for the times when you need it.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Does this look like a good camera from these specifications?

Rebecca

Metrics

Dimensions (WxHxD): 119.1mm x 76.5mm x79.8mm / 4.69"x3.02"x3.14"
Weight: Approximately 390 grams without battery and SD memory card (0.86 pounds) / approximately 499 grams with battery and SD memory card (1.10 pounds)
Optics

Camera effective pixels: 16.1 megapixels
Sensor size/total pixels/filter: 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor/16.4 total megapixels/primary-color filter
Aperture: F3.1â5.8 / two-step (F3.1/F8.9(W) / F5.8/F16.7 (T))
Optical Zoom: 21x
Focal Length: f=4.5â94.5mm (25â525mm in 35mm equivalent) / (27â567mm in 35mm equivalent in video recording)
Extra optical zoom (EZ): 26.5x (4:3/10M), 37.8x (4:3/5M), 48.5x (4:3/under 3M)
Lens: 12 elements in nine groups/(three aspherical lenses/five aspherical surfaces)
Optical image stabilizer: O.I.S. (on/off)
Digital zoom: 4x
Focusing area: Normal: Wide 30 centimetersâinfinity/tele 200 centimetersâinfinity/AF macro/intelligent auto/motion picture wide 2 centimetersâinfinity /tele 60 centimetersâinfinity
AF assist lamp: Yes (on/off)
Focus: Normal, AF macro, macro zoom/continuous AF (only for motion picture)/AF tracking
AF metering: Face/AF tracking/one area/nine area/spot
Shutter speed: Approximately 15â1/2000 seconds
Recording

File Format: Still image: JPEG(DCF/Exif2.3)/motion picture: quick time motion JPEG
Mode dial/mode button: Intelligent auto, P, M, SCN, motion picture, portrait, scenery, sports
Still-image scene mode: Panorama shot, night portrait, night scenery, food, baby (birthday only), sunset, high sensitivity
Continuous-shooting mode: Full-resolution image, 1.2 frames/second
Motion-picture recording (*2): [HD video] / 1280x720 pixels, 30 frames per second (HD/motion JPEG) / [STD video] / 640x480 pixels, 30 frames per second (VGA/motion JPEG) / 320x240 pixels, 30 frames per second (QVGA/motion JPEG)
Exposure: Program AE, manual
Exposure compensation: 1/3 EV step, +/-3 EV
Auto (AE) bracketing: 1/3 - 3 EV step, Max.+/-3EV, three frames
Light metering: Multiple
ISO sensitivity: Auto/100/200/400/800/1600 high-sensitivity mode (ISO 1600â6400)
Still-picture recording: [1:1] / 3456x3456 (12M) / [4:3] / 4608x3456 (16M) / 3648x2736 (10M EZ) / 2560x1920 (5M EZ) / 2048x1536 (3M EZ) / 640x480 (0.3M EZ) / [3:2] / 4608x3072 (14M) / [16:9] / 4608x2592 (12M)
Image quality: Fine/standard
White balance: Auto/daylight/cloudy/shade/incandescent/white set
Color mode/color effect/my color: color mode: standard, vivid ï¼normal only), black and white, sepia
Digital redeye correction: Yes
Self Timer: 2 seconds/10 seconds
Playback

Playback mode: Normal playback, slideshow, category, calendar playback
Thumbnails/zoomed playback: 12, 30 thumbnails/yes
Calendar display/dual-image playback: Yes/no
Set favorites/rotate image: No/no
Show histogram: Yes
DPOF print setting/set protection: No/yes
Resize/cropping/aspect conv./leveling: Yes/yes/no/no
Copy/title edit/text stamp: Yes/no/no
Cut animation: No
Video divide: No
PictBridge support: Single/multi/all
Setup

OSD Language: English, Spanish
Others

LDC monitor: 3.0"(7.5cm) TFT screen LCD display (460K dots) / field of view : approximately 100% / off, power-LCD mode, auto power-LCD mode, high-angle mode
Built-in flash: Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off, / 0.6â6.8m (wide/ISO auto), 0.6â3.6m (tele/ISO auto)
Recording media: Built-in memory, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
Built-in memory: Approximately 109MB
Microphone/speaker: Mono/mono
Interface: AV output (NTSC), USB multi
Power: AA battery/Ni-MH battery x 4
Battery life: 380 pictures (AA battery)(CIPA standard)
Included software: Photo fun studio 8.2 LE / Adobe Reader
Standard accessories: Four alkaline AA batteries, AV cable, USB cable, shoulder strap, CD-ROM, lens cap, lens-cap string
It's the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20K

Answer
Sounds rather bad to me.

Here are the pieces of information that turn me off:

"Camera effective pixels: 16.1 megapixels"
Too many MP. That causes needlessly much image noise in low light situations. MP are NOT a measure of image quality!

"Optical Zoom: 21x
Focal Length: f=4.5â94.5mm (25â525mm in 35mm equivalent) / (27â567mm in 35mm equivalent in video recording)"

Such excessive optical zoon is detrimental to image quality.

"Aperture: F3.1â5.8 / two-step (F3.1/F8.9(W) / F5.8/F16.7 (T))"
These maximum aperture figures are rather poor. This further excarbates any problems in low light situations or to sustain sufficient shutter speeds at extreme zoom.
Low numbers are better here.

Then again, these specs may perhaps be reasonable for a superzoom camera - but that type of camera usually sacrifices image quality for convenience. These cameras offer the worse image quality compared to other point and shoot cameras at the same price figure.

What are Triplet & Quadruplet?

captainjpi

please give me an answer.

Answer
Triplets-3 children at 1 time
Quadruplets- 4 children at 1 time

TRIPLETS

Having triplets used to be a rare and wonderous occurence; however, triplets now account for one out of every 8000 live births - 100 times as many as 20 years ago! This is due to the increased use of fertility drugs, as well as the increasing number of older mothers, who are more prone to multiple births. Here's all you need to know about carrying and delivering three bundles of joy.

There are four ways to conceive triplets:
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Fraternal triplets are created when three eggs are released and each is fertilized by a different sperm.
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Identical triplets are created when only one egg is released and fertilized, but splits, and then one half splits again.
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Mixed triplets - two identical and one fraternal - occur when two eggs are released and fertilized separately, and one of those fertilized eggs splits again.
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Fraternal triplets may occur during IVF fertility treatment. Typically, three or more fertilized eggs are inserted into the uterus to grow. Three to four percent of pregnancies jump-started by infertility drugs lead to triplets.

In order to successfully carry three babies, you need to gain at least 50 pounds over the course of 32 to 33 weeks, the usual gestation period of triplets. You will need to consume 200 grams of protein daily, plenty of salt, and enough iron, calcium, folic acid, and other nutrients to support all of your needs.

After about 20 weeks, you may no longer be able to work or function normally. You may also need bedrest and to monitor any contractions two or more times a day to watch for preterm labor. If you do go into preterm labor, you may be given magnesium sulfate, to stop the contractions. Unfortunately, the magnesium sulfate will leave you very weak, drained and with double or blurred vision. But it can help keep your precious babies stay inside of you for as long as possible so they have the best chance for growing strong and healthy.

There is a 60 percent chance that multiple babies will be born prematurely or weigh less than five and one-half pounds. These little babies and preemies need special (and expensive) care and are often hospitalized for weeks or even months after birth. You may need extra care as well. Medical complications such as preeclampsia or toxemia are relatively common in mothers of multiples. However, because the number of multiple births is increasing, medical science is able to care for you and your babies better than ever.

You will need to buy a triple stroller and three bouncy seats, three high chairs, three car seats, bottle props, and other necessities. You may survive the early years of parenting triplets if you also set up more than one diaper changing area, a refrigerator and microwave in the nursery, and a special gated area of your house in which your babies will be completely safe. Another crucial investment is a video camera with which you can create a visual baby book and capture the joy (and chaos) of these first few years.

QUADRUPLETS

â¢Quadruplets or quads are a set of four offspring born at one birth.

â¢Quadruplets can be identical (monozygotic), fraternal (multizygotic) or a combination of both. They also can be all male, all female or a combination.

â¢Fully monozygotic quads are rare, representing only one in about 15 million pregnancies.

â¢A total of 418 quadruplets were born in 2005, the latest year for which data is available. Multiple Births Canada estimates that 90 percent of quadruplet pregnancies are the result of fertility assistance. The Web site multiples.about.com reports 3,447 sets of quadruplets in the world as of November 2007.

â¢Quadruplets do not always share the same birth date. A delayed interval delivery may mean that individual babies are born days or even weeks apart.

â¢The average gestation for a quadruplet is 31.3 weeks, as opposed to 40 weeks for a full-term baby. During pregnancy with quadruplets, a mother will gain 40 to 100 pounds. The average weight gain is 51.9 pounds.

â¢Most quadruplet pregnancies result in a Caesarean delivery; only 3 percent of quadruplets are delivered vaginally.

â¢The average birth weight of a quad is 314 pounds, and most quadruplets receive medical care in a hospital NCIU (neonatal intensive care unit) for an average of one month after they are born.

Baby registry must haves?

New Mom

baby monitor question!?

mama mia

So I have 2 children. One who is just 4 weeks old. We have a pretty large house our 3 year old sleeps down the hallway a pretty good distance from our room so we have to keep a monitor hooked up in his room. Even though the little one still sleeps in our room when we put him down and want to relax in the living room we need a monitor for him too this is where my problem arises. We have 2 monitors that supposedly has 2 different channels however. When we plug both of them in even on different channels they interfere with each other so we can only use one at a time its so frustrating. So for those of you who have more than one children what type of monitors do you can keep on ear on both of them? Without having to unplug on and before bed plug it back up and so forth its soo frustrating.
I hope i made sense lol thanks!

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The safety first digital monitor is perfect for this. I have one and love it. My sister has one and loves it and my sister in law has one and loves it. My sister and I have used ours at the same time in the same house with the monitors set next to each other. They worked great. Her monotor picked up the noises her child was making and mine picked up the noises my child was making and there was no intereference.

Baby monitor for ipad?

I am looking for a baby monitor camera to use on my ipad. The one I have now uses a monitor screen but my house is too big and it is now out of range. I want a monitor to use with wifi so I can see my baby on my ipad. I would like one with the same features as my current one. One that pans, and I can talk back to the baby when shes crying. I've found one so far, (Motorola Blink1 Wi-Fi Video Camera for Remote Viewing with iPhone and Android Smartphones and Tablets ) but looking for other options and personal feedback. Thanks!

Answer
I have Foscam ip camera at home and still using it after a year. Initial setup wasn't easy, but when you're done with setup it works properly. Here you can find more info on baby monitors / cameras : http://babyneedslist.com/health-and-safety-products-baby-monitors/

how can I use a webcam as a video baby monitor?

00000

I need to know how I go about setting up a webcam as a baby monitor and if so can i view it over my wireless network?
Man, That was alot of help :( "Just Set it"?? I need to know if I can view it over a wireless network.
I am actually a computer tech and i know about all of this, Not practical? what about tablet PC's, palm pilots, PSP and all of these things how can it not be practical.

Answer
Not convenient, you need PC and a web cam turn on in order for it to work.

Try exploring IP or internet camera, it include microphone and speaker for remote audio.

Best Wifi security/surveillance/baby monitor or camera?

Kara

I want a camera/monitor/webcam that can work over Wifi so I can be at work and look in at my son whenever i want on my phone or tablet pan, tilt and zoom are a plus and so would be night vision. I want to be able to hear and talk back and for it to be recordable so i can keep certain videos. has to work for 6-8hrs at a time. i want to be able to have at least 2 to connect over wifi and watch 2 different rooms, if possible, and for or less apiece for each camera i have to buy. examples are the motorola blink1, dropcam, foscam, linksys compact wireless G internet video camera,etc. I also would like there to be little lag time in the video and real time. please and thank you so much!

Answer
A P2P camera that offers night vision , two way audio and has a memory card slot to record might work for you. You can pan and tilt remotely as well plus digital zoom. They run about 100 each and you can have as many as your wireless router has channels ( usually routers have 8 channels ). They use a app and you need a scanner in your phone or tablet. Just plug it in a n scan the code on the camera with the app and you have live view.

I dont know about the lag time but I would guess that the farther away you are the more delay.

Has anyone used a video baby monitor?

Pregnant w

How do they work?
What are the pros and cons?
I am thinking about buying one that you can have two monitors and see two rooms at once and was wondering how many people prefer it.

Answer
Congrats on baby #2!

I couldn't live with out my video monitor!! I have the Summer Infant Day & Night Handheld Color Video Monitor. The picture is so clear both at night and during the day. I love being able to check on my baby with out waking her. I don't even have to get out of bed unless she really needs me! I think if I only had the audio, I would have been getting up a lot more often to investigate every sound, especially during the first few months. The handheld part has a button on top so you can turn off the video screen if the light bothers you at night. Then if you hear something you feel you need to check on, simply click the button and the video comes back on. I read the reviews for this product. Many people say they could not get a signal. I never had a problem. I also read that they can interfere with wi-fi. My husband is a web developer... he never would have allowed wi-fi interference!

I highly recommend this monitor to all my friends. The only con I can think of is that I have had to change the channel due to static. Seriously, it's a flick of a button and I've had to do it maybe 3 times in 7 months. No biggie! I know you can get an extra camera for this monitor, but I don't need one yet. Here is what one person commented: "We bought a second camera to go with the monitor we already had. I love being able to switch back and forth between my two kids' rooms. Only issue is if the monitor is too close to one camera, you can have interference when trying to check on the other one."

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2265802

Hope this helps.

Got any ghost stories?

PalePeach

Answer
iv seen plenty and heard many things too, including the scariest iv experienced was seeing a huge gold ball above my head whilst in bed and waking the next morning to find out at that exact time my cousin had died in a car accident
also iv woke up too see a man standing at the side of my bed, holding his hands and looking down at the floor
many photo's iv taken have orbs in them especially when they are pics of my daughter as a young child
only 2 nights ago my husband was downstairs and my baby was in bed upstairs and we had the baby monitor on, we heard someone go into our bedroom walk across the room and leave the room again and close the door, we could hear that through the baby monitor and also above us on the ceiling, yet we know no one else was even in with us and it couldnt have been anyone, and our baby is only 8 month old so he hadnt got up and walked about lol

Are ghosts real???!!!?

Aub s

if they are why arent there a whole bunch of them from alll these years of living, and if there fake what are all those videos and pictures and tv shows about them ?

Answer
Are ghosts real? Who of us can truly say if they are real or not?

But consider this: Everyone loves a good ghost story and making docu-dramas about ghostly encounters and ghost hunting is a lot easier and cheaper than hiring writers, actors, directors, and stage hands to make a TV show. Ghost hunting and TV shows about ghosts are just cheap to make and eat up air-time while selling advertising space.

I have never seen footage of an alleged ghost or haunting that I could not explain away with a simpler, easier to grasp answer than a supernatural one. So called "orbs" may be nothing more than dust, water droplets, or insects. Strange mists are just that: strange mists. EVP recordings (Electronic Voice Phenomena) can be the result of inaudible sounds during the recording sessions, or interference from other electronic sources (radio waves, cell phones, baby monitors, etc.)

There is no solid evidence for the existence of ghosts. Does that mean that ghosts are not real? No. It just means that there is no solid evidence for ghosts.

When ghost hunters claim to be doing things "scientifically" they aren't really using the scientific method. Gadgets and gizmos do not a science make. The scientific method requires that experiments be conducted, that the results be reproduced at any time and in any location, and that there be a control in the experiment.

Ghost hunting would be more believable if ghost hunters also investigated houses that weren't haunted. I can almost guarantee that they'd get the same weird results as when allegedly haunted houses are investigated. But since ghost hunters only look into houses that are reported to be haunted, the unusual data they collect are viewed as "proof" of haunting when, in truth, no control was ever used in their investigation.

What can I do about a crack?

Bethany .

My baby pulled down on the screen of my laptop and cracked the side.. just a small crack and I didn't close it all the way to see but when I begin closing it then it looks as if it is going to snap. What should I do?????

Answer
I would look around for a used one or add an external monitor. Check for used ones here...

http://www.kijiji.com/

http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites

Cheers

All new moms & veteran moms PLEASE HELP!!!?

Hottie5000

All new moms & veteran moms PLEASE HELP!!!!?
I am trying to get things together for my newborn who will be here 9/2011 God's willing. I have a list of questions that I want to ask:

1. When should I start shopping?
2. How many newborn, 0-3, 3-6 & 6-9 month clothes should I buy?
3. Which brand of baby clothes should I buy? I know Gerber runs small.
4. Are Breastflow & Soothie bottles good for breastfed babies?
5. Where can I find affordable baby items (online, coupons, etc.)?
6. What are the MUST HAVES and MUST NOTS?

I think those are all of the questions I can think of at the moment lol!!! Thank you in advance!!!

Answer
1) start shopping after the baby shower, at the very earliest. Do you know the gender? If not, I might recommend getting your bigger ticket items after the shower and buy only a handful of 0-3 month sleepers and onesies before the birth, and buy everything else afterward. Unless of course, you don't mind a dresser full of gender neutral greens and yellows.

2) Don't by many newborn/0-3 month clothes. I'd say about 10 sleepers and onesies and leave it at that. Baby is going to outgrow that stage SO fast.

3-6 month I'd have a bit more of. You will use a lot of onesies, so unless you are looking to do a lot of laundry, get between 10-20 of those. MAYBE about 5-7 sleepers for this stage...at this point, you're going to want to start putting more shirts and pants on the little one. Again though, within reason. Don't go overboard.

I wouldn't buy anything for 6-9 months until the baby is at least 3 months old. You really don't know how fast your child is going to grow. By 3 months, you'll also have a good handle as to how many clothes you'll go through in the run of a day. It's hard for a stranger to tell you how many clothes are "okay" since you may do laundry less than I do, or the other way around. Just get enough to get you by for the first few months and judge what you need for future stages based on the usage from the newborn/3 month stages.

3) What brand of baby clothes? Again, this is why you should wait until the baby is born to buy the bulk of the clothes. Each brand is going to be sized differently and shaped differently. I have some sleepers that are 0-3 months but could fit a 6 month old. Likewise, some sleepers that are short enough to fit a preemie comfortably, but wide enough to fit two babies...you really have to see your baby's shape before buying.

Personally, with my daughter, I've had good luck with Carters and Old Navy...but all my baby clothes came from a second hand store. Nothing brand new, so if it didn't fit I wasn't out $$$'s.

4) Never heard of Soothie bottles. I hear good things about Breastflow, but honestly, if you're breastfeeding, don't even worry about pumping or bottles at this point. If there comes a time where you need to give a bottle, look for one where the nipple has a wide base and that flanges out, and is made of soft silicone rather than the typical rigid latex. Also look for one with an excellent venting system. Breast flow, Born free, Adirie...these all fit the bill. But wait until breastfeeding is firmly established (at least 6 weeks) before introducing a bottle of any kind.

5) Affordable, second hand baby items...shop locally on websites like www.kijiji,ca and other classified websites. For brand new stuff, keep an eye out for the Babies R Us catalogue. In the back, they frequently have dollars or percent-off coupons. Pretty handy if you're looking for big ticket items, not so much for smaller things.

6) Hmmm...must haves...depends on if you're planning on co-sleeping or putting the baby in their own bedroom right away.

For their own bedroom...a crib is essential. If you're co-sleeping, a playard or a bassinet is fine.

A dresser is something that, even if you don't use it right away, is something they will need as a toddler.

If the baby is in their own room, a monitor is needed.

A washtub.

Nail clippers, a nasal aspirator, thermometer...you'll get all of these in a Nursery care kit. Rarely do you need to buy these things individually.

Infant car seat or convertible rear-to-forward facing seat.

MUST NOTS:

Don't be fooled into getting one of those diaper warmers. Waste of money, power, space. The wipes will always stay at room temperature. Unless you typically keep your house unreasonably cold, no wipe you ever pull out will be less than lukewarm.

I wouldn't waste money on baby towels or washcloths. Your own adult sized towels and washcloths are fine. In fact, we stopped using the baby towels when my daughter got too long for them to be snugly wrapped around her at 6 months.

I wouldn't bother with a changing table if you co-sleep. If your baby has their own room, it might be a good investment...for a short time. Then once the kid gets too big for it and doesn't want to be lifted up on it, what do you do with it? We're faced with that now. My daughter hasn't been changed on anything but the floor now for the past 4 months because she hates going up on the table, and it's now overflowing with clothes and other crap that I just throw there in a hurry. Nothing more than a collector of useless stuff.

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.

what's the best type of baby monitor?

penmaster

we're having our first baby and we're not sure of all the listening monitors out there, which one is best?

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From my ConsumerReports.Org subscriptions:

Baby monitors
Baby monitors are an extra set of ears--and, in some cases, eyes--that allow you to keep tabs on your sleeping baby. There are two basic types: audio and video/audio. Both operate within a selected radio frequency band to send sound from the babyâs room to a receiver. Each monitor consists of a transmitter (child unit) and one or more receivers (parent units). Video/audio monitors have a small wall-mounted or tabletop camera to transmit images to a video monitor.

A baby monitorâs challenge is to transmit recognizable sound (and/or images) over a distance with minimal interference--static, buzzing, or irritating noise--from other electronic products and transmitters, including cordless phones that share the same frequency bands, cellular phones, appliances, and even fluorescent lights. Interference can also be hearing someone elseâs conversation, which makes it difficult, if not impossible, to decipher the sounds coming from your monitor. Interference can also mean fuzzy reception in video monitors. Overall, interference is probably the biggest complaint parents have about baby monitors.

SHOPPING SECRETS

Feel free to skip this purchase. Some parents are reassured by the constant surveillance of a babyâs every whimper and movement. Others find it nerve-racking and feel like they have to be hypervigilant. Decide which category youâre in before you go shopping. A monitor isnât a must-have. If you live in a small house or apartment or want a break when your baby is sleeping--which is legitimate--itâs OK not to have one.

Consider your home and lifestyle. You may appreciate a monitor with both sound and lights, so you can âseeâ your babyâs cries. The louder he cries, the more lights light up. If youâll be taking business calls during naptime, for example, it can be helpful to turn the sound down low and rely on the lights. A video monitor can serve the same purpose, though we believe an audio monitor with lights can suffice. Similarly, if you live in a large house, you may want a monitor with two receivers rather than just one. In general, look for monitors with features that make it easy to move about, such as a compact parent unit that clips onto your belt. Try it on before buying, if possible; antennas have been known to poke the wearer.

Factor in your phone. To minimize the possibility of interference, choose a baby monitor that operates on a different frequency band from other wireless products in your home. A 2.4GHz cordless phone and a 2.4GHz monitor can interfere with each other. The 2.4GHz frequency band is widely used for cordless phones.

Consider digital if you have nearby neighbors with babies. If you want to be sure the sounds transmitted by your monitor are heard only by you and not by neighbors who might have a similar model (or a cordless phone using the same frequency band), go with a digital monitor, not an analog one. This will also ensure that the sounds you hear are coming from your baby and not the neighborâs. Analog monitors operate on a particular frequency band, much like a radio, sending signals from monitor to receiver in a straight shot. Digital monitors, on the other hand, encode the signal as it travels between the monitor and the receiver, making it nearly impossible for the sounds to be heard by others, and reduces the possibility of running into interference from other electronic devices. (Learn more about wireless interference.)

Learn the return policy. Before you buy or register for any wireless product, such as a baby monitor, be sure the store will let you return or exchange it, in case you canât get rid of interference problems. If you receive a monitor as a baby shower gift and know where it was purchased, try it before the retailerâs return period (usually 30 days) runs out.

WHATâS AVAILABLE

The major brands of baby monitors, in alphabetical order, are: Evenflo (www.evenflo.com), Fisher-Price (www.fisher-price.com), Graco (www.gracobaby.com), Mobicam (www.getmobi.com), Philips (www.hearmybaby.com), Safety 1st (www.safety1st.com), Sony (www.sony.com), Summer Infant (www.summerinfant.com), The First Years (www.thefirstyears.com), and Unisar BÃ©bÃ©Sounds (www.bebesounds.com). Prices range from $15 to $200 for audio monitors, $100 to $200 for audio/video monitors. The higher the price, the more features and frills.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Among the models we tested, the digital baby monitors are top-rated. Short of DECT technology, thereâs no guarantee against interference with either digital or analog monitors, although digital monitors are less susceptible and more private. One digital model in particular, the Philips SCD 589, is loaded with features, and since it operates in the fairly lightly used, for now, 1.9GHZ frequency band, itâs unlikely to pick up interference. However, at $200, itâs pricey. (See our full report on this model.)

If you anticipate interference and want to spend less than $200, buy a less-pricey digital model thatâs not in the same frequency band as other wireless products in your home, and consider models with more than two channels. The other digital monitors we tested were very good: The Graco iMonitor ($90) has two parent units; a similar version with one parent unit is available for $60. The Summer Infant Secure Sounds ($50) is a good choice for privacy, though, like the Graco iMonitor, it has fewer frills than the Philips SCD 589. See our full monitor Ratings (available to
subscribers
) for details.

We suggest avoiding the Evenflo WhisperConnect Sensa ($50). It has a Pet Sensor, which is designed to alert you to any unusual movement around your babyâs crib--a cat or other pet climbed in, say. That feature worked well, but you can easily keep pets away from the crib by closing the door to your babyâs room. In addition, we found that one of the three samples we tested had an annoying problem: The âout of rangeâ alarm would go off at random. This happened over and over again with that particular sample, and once or twice with one of the other two samples we tested.

The audio/video monitors we tested have small color screens, and unlike earlier models, reasonably good pictures. However, we found them to be susceptible to interference, particularly from microwave ovens in use. Some models, such as the MobiCam ($190), let you tape to a VCR or watch your monitor on the television set. But overall, we donât see much need for a video baby monitor.

Highest rated one was the Philips Digital SCD 589 for 200$, the next one right after that was the The First Years Digital for 50$.

Has anyone used a video baby monitor?

Pregnant w

How do they work?
What are the pros and cons?
I am thinking about buying one that you can have two monitors and see two rooms at once and was wondering how many people prefer it.

What is the best baby monitor?

m1h2n3

I currently have the handheld summer infant monitor. My baby's room is on the other side of the house and if I just walked out of her room it says no signal . What is the best baby monitor or video monitor ? Thanks!

Answer
1)Summer Infant Day & Night Handheld Color Video Monitor
2)Angel care Movement Sensor with Sound Monitor
3)Sony BabyCall Nursery Monitor NTM-910YLW
these are 3 of the best on the market Right now

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