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Baby Monitors
Asked by A.P. from Sarasota
on July 28, 2008
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I have put off buying a baby monitor because of all the pros and cons and not being able to decide which one to get. Does anyone have a prefrence or recomendation? I w...
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- I have used the Summer video monitor. It has been knocked off the shelf by my oldest but still has worked great. I currently use it for my second child and we have b...
- I also have the summer hand held color monitor. Honestly I wouldn't know what to do without it. We can always see our little girl when shes in her crib. I've had frie...
- We have a 20 dollar one from walmart, not video but it works great! GL! C.
First Time Parents - Are SIDS Alarms Necessary?
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on January 31, 2010
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We are new parents to a healthy, baby boy, 9 days old now. The OB nurses have mentioned "SIDS" so often that my husband and I are completely freaked out. I have look...
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- As a first time mom I was extremely worried about SIDS too. I didn't use a monitor with my son until he was 5 months old and was no longer being swaddled. At that ti...
- Loved ours! Without it I know we wouldn't have slept nearly as well. I can't imagine not having it. I say get a movement monitor-- it won't hurt & it may give you some...
- We lost a baby to SIDS. Nothing you do will prevent it if it is going to happen. A monitor will let you know if they have stopped breathing (or are having sleep apne...
Recommendation for Baby Monitor
Asked by G.K. from Dallas
on July 26, 2006
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We are getting ready to have our second baby and I need to get a new baby monitor. it's been over 2 years since I've looked at these and wanted to get suggestions on ...
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- I have 2 monitors that I couldn't live without! The first is an Angel Care monitor that picks up baby's movements (or lack thereof!) So you can sleep at night knowing ...
- Hi G., We have the Sony Babycall (don't know all the specifics) and think it works just great. It doesn't have any bells and whistles -- it's just a good quality b...
- I have just had my first baby - a little girl - and researched all products beforehand pretty thoroughly and found the most recommended/ best reviews for the Sony 900M...
When to Stop Using Baby Monitor?
Asked by A.M. from Lakeland
on February 1, 2010
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Hi Everyone,
When do you think is the "right age" to stop using a baby monitor? I have a 2 year old that sleeps through the night and my husband and I are disagree...
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- I stopped using the baby monitors before my kids were 1 year. Our bedrooms have always been on the same floor.
- Hi A., I have a 4 1/2 year old and I still have her baby monitor in her room. I can hear her when she has bad dreams, when she is playing instead of going to sleep, b...
- Why not get another monitor? My kids are 3 and 7. There are times... that I still use the monitor for my 3 year old when he is napping... and I am upstairs for exam...
Which Baby Monitor Do You Highly Recommend
Asked by V.D. from Dallas
on October 22, 2008
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I registered for a baby monitor that has gotten horrible reviews. Could you share with me which baby monitor is by far the best. Our house is aprox. 2000 sq. ft. and...
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- I also highly recommend the Angel Care monitor. We also had a preemie, so it put our mind at ease, but it is great for any parent, as we all worry about SIDS! We hav...
- I didn't register for the monitor I actually got and now use but I have the Summer Video Monitor. My good friend got it for me from Babies R Us and I absolutely LOVE I...
- We use the Angel Care monitor for a few reasons. 1 with our older child we had the safety first and heard parents around us screaming at their child. 2 it has the apne...
Need Baby Registry Advice
Asked by B.D. from Kansas City
on December 26, 2008
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I'm expecting a baby girl in February, and we just brought home our new 10 and 5 year-old sons from Russia. Life is a little hectic right now, and most of my time is ...
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- wow, triple congrats! i just bet your life is crazy right now! and sounds like it'll stay that way for awhile, too! lol. first off i will say that the most wonderful g...
- I have a medela pump in style. The Dr Brown bottles fit on it. I rarely sterilized bottles... but I did boil paci's & would use sterilizing bags by medela for bottl...
- I would have to say renting a breastpump may be better than buying, as you may find that one doesn't work for you. And, manual pumping is free. I would guess some may ...
Baby Sleeping Advice
Asked by M.D. from Jacksonville
on April 3, 2010
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I'm of Filipino descent, which in my culture they believe in the "family bed." I have read that it's normal for babies to want to be held all the time, which my baby ...
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- Before going any further, how old is she? That makes a big difference! Regardless of that, as with most things baby, you're dealing with phase that will likely giv...
- Our son slept on our chests for the first few months. The sound of our heartbeats was very comforting to him. We eventually started moving him to a sleeper, that could...
- hello. i have the same situation as you their are times in which i keep my daughter with me but its just me and her, i want to stop because i had the same problem with...
Scared After Baby's Death
Asked by J.S. from Springfield
on November 25, 2008
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My husband's co-worker had a son about 3 weeks after my youngest daughter was born. He passed away last week, apparently due to SIDS. My husband didn't do as much inte...
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- Wow...I can only imagine how he must feel...I know just reading your post makes me wonder, "What would I DO if ANYTHING happened to my daughter"? I think only time wi...
- as one of those paranoid first time moms, i can totally relate to your husbands overreaction. if someone i knew had a baby that died of sids i would be a wreck. i'm no...
- J., Besides putting your baby on her back to sleep the most recent research shows that having air circulating in her room also helps prevent SIDS. Have your husband...
If Your Child Is Sick with a Cold, Where Do They Sleep?
Asked by S.M. from Kansas City
on October 7, 2011
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I'm having a hard time giving the Irwin family the benefit of the doubt. Every time I read a new story I see something that makes me cringe.
When the 10 month old ...
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- This is In referance to the " I " family Whatever happen to the house security and alarm system? I have this strange feeling about cold medicine dosage. I hope I'm wr...
- Why would a baby with a cold choke? To answer your question, my kids sleep wherever they sleep. If they are sleeping in their bed or our bed or on the couch as lon...
- My DD is 17 months old. When she's sick, I will let her fall asleep with me in my bed... BUT she spends the night in her crib. I do check on her, but not constantly. M...
What's a Item You Used for Your Baby That You Couldn't Live Without??
Asked by J.J. from Chicago
on March 6, 2011
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HI MAMMA'S!
I'm a soon-to-be 1st time gramma and wanted to make sure my daughter had some great things to help her
transition into parenthood with the new baby. Is t...
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- My favorite item was my baby sling. It was so much more comfortable and easier to maneuver than the "backpack" style. It's made from a single piece of cloth, and the i...
- One small but very hand item I have and love is the Mommy Hook. It is a large metal ring that opens and you can hang things on the stroller with it. I needed it not ...
- a snap and go stroller.. they sell them at babies r us.. it is a stroller frame that is super light weight and you are able to just snap the infant car seat into it.. ...
