Are there any dual camera baby monitors?

Q. 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?

A. 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.

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What is your favorite baby or toddler item on the market right now?

Q. What is your all time favorite baby or toddler item that you have seen or purchased recently? - Any category...
What brand is it? How has it made your life easier?

A. I have two favourites
my favourite toy is "sophie the giraffe" i was blown away by the price, $20 for a rubber giraffe, but my daughter absolutely loves the thing, it's hand made in france from all natural rubber and if painted with food grade dye so it's safe, it's so soft and it has taken a real beating from my little one and still looks great.

my favourite piece of equipment is the angel care baby monitor, my daughter started having sleep apnoea episodes around 2 months, when she stops breathing the monitor sounds an alarm so we can get to her right away.

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What do you know about Baby Sensor Mats?

Q. I am doing a little research into baby monitors. I have seen the sensor mat/pad which lies beneath the baby's matress. It goes off if it does not detect any sound/movement for 20 secs.
Now, a few concerns...
a) does it go off quite often in the night (scaring you half to death) but usually false alarms.
b) how does it sensor movement when baby is laying still? breathing movements? of which it would have to be very sensitive!
c) Do they really work?!

A. we had one with our daughter. it senses the breath movements. The only time ours went off was when she finally figured out how to wiggle off of it giving me a heart attack lol.

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Can you use a different baby monitor and receiver?

Q. The transmitter on my baby monitor is going bad. Can you use a different transmitter and receiver so long as they are the same mhz? What if they are two different brands?
Just because its a baby monitor does't mean I'm using it to monitor a baby so if anyone feels the need to preach about me not wanting to buy a new set save it for when some one actually ASKs for your opinion. (not you rich, but I'm sure you've seen the people I'm talking about at yahoo answers).

A. Your best bet is to buy a matching pair. They are fairly cheap, but would work better, since they are made for each other to the company specs.. When you are thinking about the safety of a baby, for me, price is not important.!!

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Is it okay to let my baby sleep in her bouncy seat?

Q. She is 15 weeks old. I have been letting her. I like it because it is portable, she can be with me wherever I am. I'm not ready to walk away from her even with a baby monitor. Is it safe? I also let her sleep in her infant swing, it doesn't sit upright. And what about the infant pillows? Are those okay? there is one attached to the swing and the bouncy chair.

A. I definitely would not. I was doing this with my DD and my pedi said that it was definitely not a good idea. We use the Nap Nanny for this reason- because it doesn't let her sleep flat it puts her at the perfect angle and she sleeps even better than she ever did in the swing because the Nap Nanny is actually designed for long term sleeping and for holding the baby in a safe position.

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Baby video monitors - Is LED (light-emitting-diode) safe for babies?

Q. As I know, the LED (light-emitting-diode) lights on the baby so that we can see our baby at night time. But I wonder if I use the monitor for a long time, is the LED harmful or absolutely safe for my baby?
Does anybody know?
Thanks.

A. The emissions (light) from the LED that allow your camera to pick up an image in the "dark" are in the infrared range of the spectrum. No harmful effects would be expected from light in this range, and in any case the emissions from such a webcam-light are of much lower intensity than infrared emissions from a standard 100w lightbulb. So there shouldn't be any worries about safety.

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My purse was stolen in a women's locker room at a public pool will the police even care? I was w/my baby feet.?

Q. I don't know who did it but they had to pay at the front desk to get in-no cameras. I did report it to the police. I canceled my debit card. The thief/thieves made two large purchases eight minutes apart at the local MicD's.They also attempted to get gas. They also stole my cell phone...I am under my minutes and I have been monitoring the usage online-I have found several incoming and outgoing calls to certain numbers. It may not be the same person who took the purse, but it is clear they are getting comfortable handing out my number. I will cut off the phone in a few days. Will the SFPD even care? I saw several people in the locker room but I probably could ID someone who was there but I don't know who took it. Thefts like this are common so I don't know about follow-up. I am just really sad about all the pictures and videos lost of my baby. I don't own a camcorder. No it is not an iphone.
They haven't gotten caught w/the credit card but they should be on camera at McD's and they are continuing to use my phone and hand out the number.

A. If you can prove it, since your card is canceled, if they attempt to use it again the store can hold them for that, and they might get caught.

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best baby monitor out there?

Q. i'm finally going to try and get my son to sleep in his own room soon, even though im really nervous about it. i don't want to do that until i get a really good baby monitor though. i had two in mind... either the safety 1st high-def digital monitor or the summer infant day and night handheld color video monitor. they got pretty good reviews so those are the ones im looking at. does anyone have any other recommendations or comments?

A. Honestly, you don't need a video monitor. The best one out there is the Angel Care Movement and Sounds monitor. It is about $100 and has a sensor pad under the crib mattress that senses for movement. We have used that one since our son was 4 weeks old! It let me sleep better because I knew that if something were to happen, we would be alerted by the monitor (it senses for breathing). In addition, I always preferred going into his room to check on him too (with the monitor on)...I liked watching him in person rather than through a monitor. Trust me, I was freaked that something would happen, and this monitor totally helped!

Best of luck!

EDIT: I agree with the other poster here, it is useless to see the baby, and there is no need to get to a baby before he/she starts to cry. There are many times when my son will move around (I can hear it through the monitor) and will even make sounds/cry a little in his sleep and then 30-60seconds later be back to sleep. If you always run in there at every move, you will end up disturbing their sleep and actually waking them up when they are actually not awake. There are times when you need to let them "fuss" (I didn't say cry it out) for a few min so that they can learn to go back to sleep on their own. My son is 10 months, and has been sleeping through the night since he was 8 weeks old. (With small interruptions while he was teething...he has 8 teeth and the top 4 came all at the same time). He will now sooth himself back to sleep if he wakes up...sometimes with his aquarium, sometimes his soother...sometimes he even sits up and plays around and then goes back to sleep...plus...when you are sleeping you can't look at a video monitor anyway...

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How can I get faster internet?

Q. Please, no smartaleck answers please! I'm willing to spend money.

Okay, so to start off with, I have horrible internet. It might be average compared to standards, but my friends literally have internet that is 100x faster than mine. No joke, I'll show the specs later.

Now, I know a bit about internet. There's 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. I'm pretty sure 802.11ac just came out and most people have 802.11n. However, after some simple investigation, I discovered that I was still on 802.11a, and of course then had WEP encryption. WEP is easily hackable, and 802.11a, as I understand it, has a very bad range. It gets interference from nearly EVERYTHING (microwaves, baby monitors, etc.)

As everyone knows, 802.11a has a LIMIT of 54mbps. However, I usually get around 0.7 mbps, at best. I sure would love to see that 1080p icon at least once in my life. However, at my friend's house, I downloaded a 50MB app for my iPod, and I saw that it installed within seconds. After the initial shock, I ran a quick speed test and it said that I was getting 33mbps down and 19mbps up! At my school, speeds are even higher with 92mbps down and 47mbps up (but of course they use ethernet so that doesn't mean anything)! At my house, I get around 0.65mbps down and 0.28mbps up, usually. As you can see, this is literally over 20X slower than other areas I have ran a speedtest.

Therefore, how can I get either 1) faster 802.11a or 2) what type of router should I get (either 802.11n or 802.11ac) as a replacement?
I have the $29.95/mo plan from AT&T.

A. Stick with 802.11n for now. To get faster internet talk to your ISP, or several ISPs if you have a choice, to see what speeds they have on offer. Start by finding out what ISP your friend uses. Also, ISPs often will provide a good router for free or nearly free, so check out that aspect before shelling out your own $$ for one.

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What is a baby monitor and how it works?

Q. I have an elderly client with this baby monitor. Is it possible to move it just like any other electronic by unplugging it and plugging it in another room? So that if I move from room to room I can still monitor that person. I do not want to mess with it by taking it off without knowing anything about it.
I would like to plug it in another room where I can turn on light and read, not to disturb the client and still hear hear her via the monitor.

A. A baby monitor can be 1 way , 2 way, an now they even have one with a camera attached. It usually has a base that you keep with the baby and a hand held you can walk around with. The 2 way allows you to hear the baby and speak back if you want. They work really well and its a great way to keep track of babies and small children while in another room or doing house work.
I have used these many times working in healthcare having elderly patients.

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Question regarding dropped internet connection that happens 20-50+ times a day?

Q. I have Charter internet, a Linksys CM-100 modem, and an Airport Extreme simultaneous dual band wireless base station. Whether I am playing Xbox, watching Hulu on my MacBook Pro, playing an online game on my iPad, or browsing the web on my iMac, the internet just randomly stops working, but I don't lose connection to the router and the router doesn't go from a green light to an amber light to signal a problem. If I leave it long enough, it will fix itself, but when I am mid game or video and I lose my connection it really aggrivates me. To try and troubleshoot the problem I tried out a Linksys WRT54GS v7.2 to see if that would have similar problems, and it has. The modem lights all stay lit up as usual as if there is no problem there. It cannot be that 3 routers (I bought a new Airport Extreme when my old one was having this same problem thinking it was that router) have the exact same problem. What is my next troubleshooting step? Plug something straight into the modem and see if it happens? On any given day I lose my connection at least 20 times, if not 50 or more. It is not wireless interference as I have tried turning wireless off and plugging straight into the router via ethernet cable. My thoughts were to try plugging directly into the modem to see if the problem persists, and if it does, try a different modem, and if it still persists have Charter test the lines in my house.

Any feedback or anyone had similar problems? Thanks.

A. Yes plug directly into the modem with an Ethernet cable.

Has it every worked successfully for a long period of time? If yes then call the ISP and have them test the lines could be an issue on their side.

If it works directly plugged into the modem via Ethernet cable. Then you have narrowed the issue to being some thing within or around your home.

Things to check for when checking for RFI issues.
Do you have any fluorescent lights?
Cordless phone?
Concrete wall?
Steel?
Baby monitor?

Are any of the equipment plugged into the same wall or room? If yes, then some contractors will save money when building an apartment, house, etc.. Which means they are not running the wires properly and can cause issues for internet connection with ADSL aka DSL.

Are you using ADSL or Cable?

Have you set the Channels in the modem?
Have you deleted the plist for the connection in you OS X?
Are you running the same OS X on all Mac's?
If yes, then try another OS such as 10.4.x instead of 10.5.x or a Windows OS?

Most ISP's will give free tech support (inclusive of your monthly service) call them and see what help they can provide from their side of things. Hopefully they are more helpful than some that I have worked with and know about.

IMAC that I have did have issues with FIOS and it was working for several months then stopped working properly. It kept having a random connection that was very annoying it could last seconds to even hours of no connection. It was only affecting my IMAC and not the Windows 2K Pro which was really odd. Found out I missed a very important update from Apple after some major work from me I got it updated and it ran for another 8 months. Then it drove me crazy with what you are talking about and working via Wireless for my sisters computer that had Vista and worked wired with Win 2K Pro. Thought of when it started and realized that by telling the ISP to upgrade my speed to 20MBs download and 5MB's upload. That is when it started so I had to fight with them and they looked it over, it was not provisioned correctly.

After that it worked but still had issues and had to deleted the plist from the Library that refers to the connection, sorry I am drawing a blank on the full name. Also had to trash the TCP/IP Preferences of course restart the IMAC and it will add the plist back along with the rest of the things needed.

Maybe some of this has been very helpful or at least given you some more things to try. That will help you narrow down where the issue is.

Remember to vote for best answer, thanks!

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Can one modify Honda Odyssey satellite navigation display to play DVD video, though its own...?

Q. ...or a second DVD player ?
This is for year 2000 Honda Odyssey.

A. I did some research and found differing opinions as to whether or not a Navigation to DVD player conversion was possible and opinions were mixed (some said yes, some said no). The only equipment I was able to locate to accomplish it was this:

http://avelectronic.com/NavigationVid-Switcher.htm

Navigation Multi Audio-Video Switcher System

Latest Update! Totally New Updated Top Of The Line system comes with Built-in S-Video input, optional Super TV-Tuner and E-code function (The Only one in the market). Also built-in Automatic Rearview/Backup Camera function and 2 more Camera inputs for Baby Cam, Front Cam or Curb-side Cam. All functions are control with a very small RF Remote.

***The One and Only easy to operate Command Center for vehicle Multi Media System***
*** The most popular system for vehicle with more than 1 monitors/Video Sources ***

Every system comes Pre-set to match your vehicle screen. No guessing game.
No adjustment necessary; Just install and enjoy! The Only system in the market that will NOT Blank Out the navigation display in case of malfunction/power lost.

For SUV/Van/Car with single or multiple displays/monitors... we just release this New totally redesigned Navigation Multi Video Switcher System that works with most OEM Navigation System. Once installed, it allows factory Navigation Screen to display up to 4 external Video Sources and 3 Cameras sources. The system supports up to 4 Audio/Video inputs (1 S-Video and 3 RCA), 1 fully Automatic Rearview/Backup Camera input, automatic front camera function for Parallel Park, and Camera inputs for Baby Cam. The S-Video input (highly recommended for Car PC user) gives a much higher quality picture. The 4 Audio/Video outputs (1 Custom Navigation Interface plus 3 extra LCD monitors outputs) can independently select/watch any of the 4 AV input sources. With a press on button 5 on the RF Remote, user can select between Navigation map or our Navigation Multi Video Switcher source to be shown on the Navigation Screen. The navigation system still works in the background when you switch to our system (Navigation Voice guidance will come on when it's supposed to). A small wireless RF remote control is use to control every functions in the system. Our Navigation Video System offer the Highest Picture Quality in the industry and will NOT Blank Out the navigation display in case of malfunction/power lost. It will automatically default back to the factory display; important feature to consider.

New...The optional E-Code function allows the factory navigation map to be sent out to other monitors (beside the factory navigation monitor).

We currently have several versions:

Plug&Play Navigation-cable Version (No wire cutting) available for: Acura, Audi w/NaviPlus, BMW, Range Rover, MINI, Honda, Lexus, Subaru, Toyota, VW Toureg, Infiniti G35 up to 2004(require to cut ONLY 1 wire). New systems are added regularly to our extensive list of supported cars. For more complete and up to date information please call or email sales.

New Plug&Play System for all BMW with iDrive.
New Plug&Play System for Audi A6/A8/Q7 with MMI.
New Plug&Play System for Mercedes Benz.
New System for Range Rover Sport / LR3.
New System for ALL 2007 Infiniti/Nissan w/wo oem Nav.
New System for Corvette (Require send in mod).
New System for Ford/Lincoln/Mercury w/All in one Nav. (Require send in mod).
New Plug&Play System for Subaru B9 Tribeca, Legacy GT, Outback.
New Plug&Play System for ALL GM Yukon-Denali, Escalade, Hummer H2/H3.
New Plug&Play System for BMW, Land Rover, and MINI.
New Plug&Play System for all Acura/Honda/Lexus/Toyota.
New Plug&Play System for Audi with “NaviPlus” factory Navigation System.
New Plug&Play System for VW Touareg.
New System for 2005 Chrysler 300c/Dodge/Jeep (Require send in mod).
New System for ALL Infiniti/Nissan (require cutting Only 4 wires).
New Mazda 3/6/RX8/CX7 (require cutting Only 4 wires).
New Ford/Lincoln/Mercury w/seperate Nav (require cutting Only 4 wires).

Important Note our system does not trick the factory navigation system so it does not mess up any of the navigation/Rearview Camera functions. The GPS/Trip Computer/MPG/Time Travel/Fuel to Distance/etc will be working in the background when our system is on.

Main Features


Special Functions: Adds Entertainment features to any OEM/After Market Navigation system. Each of the 4 outputs can watch up to 4 independent input sources simultaneously. Simple installation and operation.

New - optional Super TV Tuner (for watching local TV broadcasting).

New - Built-in 1Super-Video input (Highly recommended for Car-PC with Higher picture quality).

New - optional E-Code function (send Nav. map to rear monitors).

New - Remote Control: Wireless RF remote control for total system control.
(No drilling, no switches and no remote eye to install)

Built-in fully Automatic Back-up/Rearview Camera input (with detection wire).

Built-in Automatic front camera function for parallel parking.

Built-in

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Need a list of things that are needed for newborn twinshat are needed for newborn twins?

Q. My 16 year old best friend is movin in with me. She is having twins. I need a list of things that I have to buy.

A. Little babies really don't "need" that much -- a few gowns or "oneies" (only a few, they will outgrow them fast) - bottles, unless she intends to breastfeed, a few "receiving" blankets, a place to sleep - twins can sleep in one crib until they are old enough to roll over - one at each end -
Then they will need separate cribs (you can use porta cribs to save space)
They will need Car seats (back facing). A Monitor would be nice -
Anything more is "icing" - look for bargains at thrift stores, etc.
Twins are likely to be premature-so expect them to be early and possibily need to stay in the NICU until mature enough to bring home.
I'm not even gonna discuss a pregnant 16 yo - condoms would have been much cheaper --
Perhaps she is considering adoption?

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Have you ever went outside to get some yard work done when your baby is inside sleeping?

Q. have but ussually take the baby monitor with me so I know the moment they wake up I have twins. Just wondering?

A. Yes, with the baby monitor you are fine to do that. Just make sure you don't lock yourself out of the house!!

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Moms: What are some baby items you can not live without?

Q. From newborn to a year old?
Well I obviously know about diapers.
I have 4 boxes of them. I want to know what my baby will need.

A. I love my baby monitor, It's night vision, an I can watch him and hear him, and it's portable. So I can always keep an eye on him.
His crib bumpers, he's 3 months old an rolled on tummy an scoots across the crib till he rams his head in it, the bumpers really help his little head lol.
The light up singing sea horse. After a few minutes the light and music fades.
The blankets from the hospital are the best spit up rags ever!
Small plastic crates keeps his toys, diapers, meds organized. Plus I have 1 I throw dirty diapers in an I clear that out daily.
And his exasaucer, being only 3 mo. he can stand, but no balance good.. But in the exasaucer he can dangle his feet, stand if he wants to with it's help, and turn in circles to see the other toys.
His bath seat, it has the right incline on it, so he won't slip out, an a net back/bottom so soap an water don't get stuck be hind him.
His massage chair/bouncy seat, not for him, for me. It feels great when your ankles are swollen, just turn the vibrator on, place your feet in the seat an set back with baby an a bottle.

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Scientifically, why does labor feel so different for everyone?

Q. Reading and listening to everyone's answer to "how did labor / contractions feel for you?", everybody really is unique and completely different! I used to think it was just people's memory....maybe Jane remembers the back pain more while Patty remembers the menstral-like cramps, but both women experienced both symptoms. But that really doesn't seem to be the case.

Why aren't women more similar in their labor experiences?

I know everybody is different, but the symptoms of a cold are the same for the majority of people, and the symptoms of a broken leg, chicken pox, and most other diseases and illnesses...why is pregnancy and labor so different for everyone?

A. I don't think you're going to find any "scientific" answer to that. Every woman is different, every pregnancy and labor is different. Even among women that have had multiple pregnancies/births they will find differences in each. Each woman's state of mind, physical health, threshold for pain, the size of their baby, the positioning of their baby, the length of labor, the ease/difficulty of labor, etc., are all going to be different.

I've had two children, and though both were born via c-section, both of my pregnancies and deliveries were different. With my firstborn, my son, my pregnacy was great until the last couple of months. I never experienced any morning sickness, no excessive weight gain (at least at first) and if it wasn't for the missed periods and the increasing stomach girth, I wouldn't have known I was pregnant. My son was breech, so I elected to have a c-section. Towards the end I started gaining a ton of weight and swelling excessively, and my doctor diagnosed me with mild preeclampsia. This ended up developing into severe preecclampsia shortly before I went in for delivery, and I was put on bedrest. My c-section was scheduled for November 20, 2000; I went into labor the morning of November 19. This might be TMI, but I sat on the toilet for 45 minutes before I realized that my water had broke and I called my mother. When I made it to the hospital and was hooked up to a fetal monitor and a uterine contraction monitor, the nurse kept asking me repeatedly if I could feel my contractions. I couldn't. She showed me the chart, indictating that they were often enough and intense enough to be true labor pains, but I felt nothing but a dull ache in my legs and lower back, as though I had been standing on my feet all day. I delivered a healthy 8 lbs, 9 oz little boy, but I remember very little of the delivery and the first 3 days afterward. My preeclampsia, which is usually cured with childbirth, developed into postpartum preeclampsia and then full-blown eclampsia. Between my blood pressure being so high and the medications, I remember very little. My doctor admitted to me on the third day that they thought they could have lost me. Until that point, the only thing I remembered was the nurses coming into my room every five minutes, and one of them telling my husband that my bed had straps to hold me down, and if I started having seizures he needed to hit the emergency button on my bed. After I returned home from my hospital stay, it seemed like it took weeks before I was able to walk fully erect without pain.

With my daughter, I had all-day sickness almost from the start. The smell of almost anything nauseated me. Then about four months in I started having physical problems. I'd wake up some mornings and just the simple act of trying to sit up in bed was excruciating--much less trying to do anything else. This from a person with an EXTREMELY high tolerance for pain. I did some research into the matter and found this condition called symphysis pubis dysfunction with all the symptoms I had. My doctor had never heard of it--in fact, wanted to deny any such condition existed, telling me that it was "all in my head". After a couple of months of arguing with him, almost losing my job, and bringing in 81 pages of documentation on the condition, I was diagnosed with SPD. My c-section went great, no complications, and I delivered a healthy 8 lbs, 12 oz little girl. Shortly after delivery, however, while sitting in post-op recovery, my blood pressure and body temperature dropped. At first they thought it was the result of the anesthesia, then I was tested and treated for septicemia. After I was recovered and moved to a regular room, I began walking right away. I think that first day was the only day I touched any of my pain medications other than ibuprofen.

So every pregnancy and delivery is definitely different. Why? There is no exact answer.

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How much would it cost to equip a home with deaf technology?

Q. If you were to add a special smoke detector, door bell lights, vibrating alarm clock, TTY, and other technologies, how much would that cost?

A. I am 100% Deaf.. So from experience
A TTY is VERYYYYY out dated, it is hardly used now. We have Video Phones now and the VRS (Video Rely Services) They are provided by the government by agencies such as Sorenson VRS or Purple communication or ZVRS. All require a TV or Computer and a high speed internet hookup. That cost is your own responsibility to provide. (19inch flat screen 299$ best buy, Dell ultrabook 699$ internet ATT 56$ with cell serivce a month)
The alarm clocks very in price depending on what other features you would like it to have. a basic alarm only function can be found between 25-60$ the more fancy one that can attach to lights or smoke detectors and provide multifunction I have found to be about 200$
The door bells are an easy hook-up and can be applied to all lights or certain ones in the house each adapter is about 10$
The smoke detectors can be bought at about 65$ for each room you want one in, or you can have a universal system installed professionally for about 500$
Baby monitors can be attached to the alarm clock as a separate function otherwise I find them hard to use.
For the cell phone, I have VRS on my Iphone and a discount on my bill because I do not need a voice plan. unlimited texting. there is also face-time and other things like skype and google plus. Also with phones there is a nation wide program called Cap-tell (if the Deaf person can and willingly uses voise to communicate) that captions everything on a landlines phone(or cell phone is you have sprint) that the hearing person on the other line is saying
ummm thats about it from what I can think of. Other wise for appointments and class and college stuff like that and for more direct communication I use a ASL (sign language) interpreter.
There are also High power hearing aids, cochlear implants and the BAHA (bone anchored hearing aid) if you want to try and "restore" some hearing, or use residual hearing you may have. but note these methods are case to case and are not always effective and can fail

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what do i need to take care of a Red Ear Slider turtle ?

Q. tank size
what they eat
heating and lighting
basic requirments : eg. hides and stuff like that.
fish that can go in with them.
food suppliments or w.e they called : eg. calcium dust
the list goes on... so, basically all i need to know to keep one or two.
is it better to have one or more ?

A. Aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles are popular as pets. The most well known is probably the red eared slider, although there are several other species which are kept as pets.
Turtles have been popular for a long time. Baby red eared sliders were readily available and inexpensive many years ago, which unfortunately resulted in a lot of neglected turtles. They were often sent home with tiny plastic bowls with a little plastic tree (unfortunately these are still sold with turtles in some places). With no filtration system and no room to grow, these little babies didn't have much chance. In the 1970s, the US government banned the sale of turtles less than 4 inches long, once the connection was made between turtles and Salmonella infections, especially in children. It is not that baby turtles carry more Salmonella than larger ones; it is more of a case of children being more likely to handle the smaller turtles (and/or put them in their mouths!).

Sadly, many turtles are still sold to people who have little idea how much care turtles require, including large tanks, special lighting, good filtration and lots of cleaning. Even worse, they are sometimes given out as prizes at fairs and at other events. All too often aquatic turtles die due to stress and neglect - and sometimes they suffer so much stress, overcrowding and neglect during transport and in shops (and fairs) that even if a new owner provides ideal care the turtles may be so ill they die anyway.

Turtles and Children
Turtles are not ideal pets for children. They are not easy to care for, not great for handling, and in addition they often do harbor Salmonella bacteria which can be passed to the children who don't understand the need for careful hygiene. Many children do not have the interest or ability to provide the amount of care and cleaning that a turtle rightfully requires, so parents must realize the responsibility for care ultimately falls to them if the kids lose interest.

Size and Life Span
Many people also do not realize how big aquatic turtles can get. Red eared sliders and a couple of the other commonly available pet species will grow to at least 10-12 inches long and thus will require correspondingly large enclosures. All turtles have the potential to enjoy a very long life span (i.e. several decades!) if cared for properly.

Housing
Aquatic turtles require fairly elaborate housing. They need regular exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, so pricey bulbs designed for reptiles that produce UVA and UVB light are needed for turtle tanks. Without this light, metabolic bone disease (soft shell syndrome) can result. Turtles are messy, and a good filtration unit will be necessary to help maintain water quality, as will regular cleaning. They should have deep enough water to allow swimming, along with a place to get out of the water to bask (heated from above with a basking light.) In addition, appropriate water and ambient temperatures should be maintained.

Feeding
Although turtle foods have come a long way they are not recommended as a sole source of food for aquatic turtles. Most are omnivores (and preferences for different foods might change at different points in the life cycle), and offering a good variety of foods is the best way to feed most turtles. As a rule, feeding turtles in a separate plastic tub will allow the mess associated with feeding to be contained (turtles are messy eaters, and this will reduce the need for tank cleaning a bit) and allow monitoring of food intake of each turtle if multiple turtles are kept.

But for the Right Owner...
Having said all that, given the right person and the right commitment turtles make beautiful, fascinating, and enjoyable pets. The first step is to research the species available and the care required by each. While the basics of aquatic turtle care are similar for all species, potential owners need to consult specific care sheets for details on housing, environment and feeding for the species in which they are interested.

For beginners, the hardier turtles are recommended, such as red eared sliders, cooters, and mud and musk turtles, keeping in mind that sliders and cooters will reach a mature length of greater than 12 inches, while mud and musk turtles are about half that size. Map and painted turtles, as well as some of the less common species are a bit less hardy. Softshell and snapping turtles have a reputation for being large, aggressive, and generally more difficult to care for so are not good for beginners.

Beyond providing a proper environment and diet for aquatic turtles, they do not need a lot of attention, although regular interaction may result in a tame and sociable turtle. In any case, they are lovely and if properly cared for should provide years of enjoyment.

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What kinds of baby monitors are available for deaf parents?

Q. I've looked a little bit online and found a monitoring system where you basically hook your whole house into this receiver (phone, doorbell, alarm clock, baby monitor etc) that comes with light functions and a vibrating disk to put under the mattress. The baby monitor is sold separately and can be hooked up either way also. Together, all of this costs about $225-250. Do they have cheaper systems? In the 2 years that my husband and I have been together, we've never really seen the need to get anything like this for the phone and such...and since we have an apartment, we don't have a doorbell anyway.

Reason being - my husband is hearing impaired and we're thinking of having a baby in the next year and a half or so...I just want to be prepared. :) I don't think the little Fisher Price monitors that vibrate would be strong enough to wake him if I was at work...

A. Try this website www.alldeaf.com.

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What is the best (reasonably priced) baby monitor on the market?

Q. Are the video monitors worth the cost?... is there a better brand/model?

A. i have the Angelcare 401 sound and movement monitor.. i love it! it was about $200 so a little pricey, but i think its come down in price since they brought out the model with the video. i wouldnt waste your money on the video monitors. the movement sensor pads are fantastic so go for one with those, but you dont need the video.

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Looking for baby monitor that does not have interference from wifi network and blackberry. Recommendations?

Q. Aware of Phillips model. Wondering if there is one that is not so expensive.

A. I have a Fisher Price 900 MHZ and we have a wifi network and have zero interference.

What we have is very similar to this, but it's a couple of years old: http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601-6545658-9279309?ASIN=B000I5RF8C&AFID=Froogle&LNM=B000I5RF8C|Long_Distance_900MHz_Baby_Monitor&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B000I5RF8C&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001

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I'm struggling to find a baby monitor that works in our apartment. We've tried 3 kinds and they don't work.?

Q. We always have terrible feedback and pick up other baby monitors, but never our own. I've heard there is a difference in short and long range monitors. Does anyone know anything about this, and if so, are there any monitors you recommend under $40?

A. There are two problems you may be experiencing. The first is your monitor is too low tech and is getting electrical interference or noise from electronics, power lines etc... The second is your monitor may be too "good" and has a large range, which encompasses other parents with monitors on the same frequencies.

Before you buy any monitor, make sure the store will let you return it if there is interference.

First I would try a good "low tech" monitor like the Fisher Price Surround Sound Lights and Sounds Monitor, $27.99 for 1 Receiver. It uses the 49 MHz band, which not many other things use now and could be the least expensive answer to your troubles.

If that doesn't work for you, skip the 900 MHz monitors and try the 2.45 - 2.54 GHz models, there is almost no difference in cost and a much better chance at clear reception. Models to look for are: The First Years True Choice ($40), Graco I-Vibe, Summer Infant Simply Clear Digital Audio Monitor
($49.99)

If these don't work the next level would be monitors with DECT technology. These are "guaranteed to be interference-free, and most clients who have them have had great luck with them. These usually run $80 and up. But I doubt you will need to go this route.

Hope this helps,

Alan

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Best way to track my fitness with iPhone apps?

Q. I have a degree in exercise science and am going to school for physical therapy now and really want to track my fitness now that I have an iPhone and I know the importance of health. However, after researching apps I'm not sure the best app or app combination to use. I want to get a heart rate monitor (wahoo or polar?) and many of the apps will sync with it. I want to track calories, GPS run mapping capabilities, nutritious intake, and I want to track my strength training regimen (sets, reps, etc). The my fitness pal app seems to do some of these things and you can also tie in other apps or sync them with it. However there are so many other ones and I want to know the best way to do this if anyone can help. So far I have downloaded: my fitness pal, endomondo, fitocracy, sportstracker, runkeeper, real intelligence fitness app, and digifit icardio. If someone can help me out it would be much appreciated. I would try them out but don't want to give my info and make an account for all of these apps if they aren't what I want.

A. I track some of the same stuff you do, but not everything and I've tried some of the products you have, but not all. However, here's my take:

1. I use Runkeeper as my basic app. I'm primarily a runner and so are most of my friends. It links easily to facebook if you are interested in that. For me, this is how I communicate with my running community. It has some other basic cardio functions in it as well (elliptical, etc)
2. Runkeeper has a GPS function to be used with the iphone, it's generally accurate within 0.1-0.3 mile. However, when I want to be really accurate, I still default to my garmin which I can still link to my Runkeeper account. (ie, when I'm racing or want to track elevation)
3. Realize also that when you use GPS function on your phone, it will wear down the battery very quickly. I'll use the Runkeeper GPS function if I'm running or cycling an hour or less, but it's not ideal for long distances.
4. Runkeeper and probably most fitness apps will link to a heart rate monitor. However, I'd first ask why you intend to use one? As a PT, myself, I've come to the realization that unless you have a medical condition that warrants it, tracking heart rate is overly burdensome for little pay off. Just used your rate of Rate of Perceived Exertion. Whether you are doing intervals or tempo workouts, it's your exertional effort that's the real issue. Most of the established "guidelines" for heart rate during exercise were established for patients recovering from cardiac events, not necessarily for healthy adult fitness. So, unless you want to get into research about cardiac effort, I'd say don't bother. I suppose you can use it if you want to get a MORE accurate idea of your caloric burn, but I have better options for that (more later). I DIDN"T use one for years, mostly because I take a beta blocker which throws the whole target heart rate out the window anyway. I'm using one now (more on that in a minute) only because I'm pregnant and NEED to make sure my heart rate doesn't go over a certain amount (and I have arguements about that anyway). I use the iphone app with it, but haven't linked it to my RK. It does record it on the wahoo site, but I never go back and look at it. The wahoo site also does GPS and if you get the hardware, you can link it with your bike or a foot pod.
5. If you do want to use a HR monitor, I use the wahoo. My husband and I both have Garmin 910XT's and even though he got the heart rate monitor for it, he's happier with the wahoo. Again, he's not even using it anymore and I am. However, I don't even bother logging my heart rate...I use it only as a warning system. I do think I can link it with RK, but haven't bothered. Once I have the baby, I'll stop using it. Not sure why hubby doesn't like the garmin monitor...I just took his word for it.
6. Now, onto strength. RK doesn't really have a place to log this. I used MapMyRun for awhile which at least gave me an idea of how long I was weight lifting and an approximation of calories. In my opinion, if you are looking for an app that does everything, I'd say be prepared for a really complicated app. I found that the more features it has, the less user friendly it becomes. This is how I felt about MMR. For strength training, I'd consider a separate app. Same thing goes for nutrition. There are probably apps out there designed just for that which are much more user friendly.
7. Back to calorie counting. All the apps give you a basic ESTIMATION of your calories burned based on your weight and work out parameters. Even if you are using a heart rate monitor, again, this is only an ESTIMATE. Unless you are in a lab, all these tools provide estimates only. However, if you really want to know what your body is using and burning, I'd recommend the Body Media System. It's about as accurate as you can get with calorie count without having to be in a lab. The web app also has a nutritional log.


So here's my take in a nutshell:
1. Use a basic app for your cardio. Runkeeper is my personal favorite. Only use the GPS for shorter workouts
2. Use a separate GPS (I've only used garmins) if you want to be really accurate with your distance or if you are doing a long work out and simply sync it to your cardio app (like RK) from the garmin site.
3. Don't bother with a HR monitor unless you have a medical reason to do so
4. Use a separate app for your weight lifting and nutrition.
5. Consider a body media system if you REALLY want an accurate calorie count. It's expensive new, but I got a Core basic system used on ebay for $32. (myself, I'm content using the basic estimates from my cardio app).

Maybe there's an app that does everything, but I find that it gets too complicated....I don't want to spend 30 minutes logging my info.

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Why is so much money allocated to space research?

Q. This is a fair quesion, I am totally ignorent on why and I don't know the benefits of this spending. Also wouldn't it be better to spend money on medicine and things like that which have much higher chance of making money back?

A. Out of a $2.4 trillion budget, less than 0.8% is spent on the entire space program.

The cutting edge technologies developed for space travel are a major source of invention for products and technologies here on earth. I'll give you a short list... and some links.

SEMICONDUCTOR CUBING
AIR QUALITY MONITOR
Advanced keyboards, Customer Service Software, Database Management System, Laser Surveying, Aircraft controls, Lightweight Compact Disc, Expert System Software, Microcomputers, and Design Graphics
ENRICHED BABY FOOD
WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM
SCRATCH-RESISTANT LENSES
GOLF BALL AERODYNAMICS
ATHLETIC SHOES
Dustbuster, shock-absorbing helmets, home security systems, smoke detectors, flat panel televisions, high-density batteries, trash compactors, food packaging and freeze-dried technology, cool sportswear, sports bras, hair styling appliances, fogless ski goggles, self-adjusting sunglasses, composite golf clubs, hang gliders, art preservation, and quartz crystal timing equipment.
SOLAR ENERGY
WEATHER FORECASTING AID
TELEMETRY SYSTEMS
FIRE RESISTANT MATERIAL
Whale identification method, environmental analysis, noise abatement, pollution measuring devices, pollution control devices, smokestack monitor, radioactive leak detector, earthquake prediction system, sewage treatment, energy saving air conditioning, and air purification
DIGITAL IMAGING BREAST BIOPSY SYSTEM
BREAST CANCER DETECTION
LASER ANGIOPLASTY
PROGRAMMABLE PACEMAKER
OCULAR SCREENING
Arteriosclerosis detection, ultrasound scanners, automatic insulin pump, portable x-ray device, invisible braces, dental arch wire, palate surgery technology, clean room apparel, implantable heart aid, MRI, bone analyzer, and cataract surgery tools.
MICROLASERS
ENGINE LUBRICANT
ADVANCED WELDING TORCH
Gasoline vapor recovery, self-locking fasteners, machine tool software, laser wire stripper, lubricant coating process, wireless communications, engine coatings, and engine design.
EMERGENCY RESCUE CUTTERS
FIREMAN'S AIR TANKS
SELF-RIGHTING LIFE RAFT
Storm warning services (Doppler radar), firefighters' radios, lead poison detection, fire detector, flame detector, corrosion protection coating, protective clothing, and robotic hands
Safer bridges, emission testing, airline wheelchairs, electric car, auto design, methane-powered vehicles, windshear prediction, and aircraft design analysis.

I could go on.. but hey... I ran out of money to inform you of other benefits.... :-)

http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/en/kids/spinoffs2.shtml

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000269.shtml

www.thespaceplace.com

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Where can I buy BT Baby Monitor Plus For the best price?

Q. Ive done my research, and the BT BABY MONITOR PLUS I think is worth the money - but its a lot of money! Anyone know where to buy one relatively cheaply?

A. compare the prices online on
target.com
babysrus.com
walmart.com
and stores like that =]

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What baby monitor would you recommend for a newborn? I am leaning toward the kind with the video screen. Help

Q. I need to purchase a baby monitor soon, and would like to hear some pros and cons. I am really liking the idea of the type with camera and monitor to actually 'watch' the baby too, but what brands are best? Thanks for any advice!

A. i have the Angelcare Deluxe Movement Monitor and it is the most amazing thing ever it tells you the temp in babys room has a night light and monitors babys breathing and if there is none for 15sec a warning beep goes off and after 20 the thing goes crazy. I love it. I dont worry about sids and have been able to sleep much more then with my 1st.

look at this http://www.angelcare-monitor.com/english/hispeed/intro.html
it lets you kind of demo it online.

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what is the best baby monitor to buy?

Q. I don't care about price. We would like one with video and sound...unless the video is of poor quality.
Thanks!

A. Although it does not have video, the Angelcare monitor is what I used for both my children.

http://www.angelcare-monitor.com/english/hispeed/angelcare.html

It has a movement monitor that you slip under the mattress and sound monitor combined that is ULTRAsensitive. I was always scared that my babies would stop breathing during the night. I felt it was better than a video monitor since you can't sit in front of the video monitor 24/7, (and you certainly can't watch it while YOU are asleep,) but you will certainly hear the alarm on this monitor! Very reliable, gave me peace of mind and overall one of the best monitors I've ever owned.

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What are you supposed to do for "prizes" of baby shower games?

Q. I've been to different showers that did different things. One shower i was at, everyone won baby stuff (monitors, clothes...) and everyone gave what they won to the new mommy! I've been to another one where you won baby bottles full of jelly beans, and the other one i've been to i can't remember what the prizes were. What would you do for prizes for the games we play at the shower?
And do you have any ideas about favors?

A. It's totally up to you. I've been to some where the prizes were lotions, spa stuff, video rental gift cards, even starbucks gift cards.

Totally depends on your budget and how you want your shower to go. Hostess Choice!

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What Should I Get My Sister For Her Baby Shower?

Q. My sister is pregnant with her first child, and despite economic times I really wanted to get her something nice and memorable. I was thinking of a video baby monitor with a camera and television screen, so she could actually see what was going on with her child. I was also thinking of getting her one of those digital video cameras to tape some memories of her kid, parents love that.

I think each gift would be nice, but I don't know what would be a good one for me to get. What do you think would be a good gift?

A. Something practical would be nice. Honestly, out of the two options you gave I would go with the latter. I basic monitor works just as well (heck, if she lives in tight quarters, she might not even need one. Believe me, a baby will make sure you can hear it cry). Something like a baby swing would be nice, also. Or a bunch of things she will need like diapers, baby wipes, different baby medicines, etc.

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What is the best 2 room video baby monitor?

Q. I would like to get a baby video monitor but I want it in both kids rooms with only one monitor screen. What is the best one on the market for the cheapest price. Or...is there a video system out that has only one camera that I can order a 2nd camera separate for?

A. Hi

Like any other products, baby monitors need to suit your lifestyle and satisfy your requirements, even to the slightest of details. So before you purchase one, try to dwell on a number of factors first. These things will not only serve as your guide, they will also help you pick out the best type or brand for your little one.

Some of the things you need to consider are:

Range
Portability
Levels of Interference
Video Monitoring Options

There are more details at the link in the source box about the Best Baby Monitors and I hope they help

Take care

Paul

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What is a baby monitor and how it works?

Q. I have an elderly client with this baby monitor. Is it possible to move it just like any other electronic by unplugging it and plugging it in another room? So that if I move from room to room I can still monitor that person. I do not want to mess with it by taking it off without knowing anything about it.
I would like to plug it in another room where I can turn on light and read, not to disturb the client and still hear hear her via the monitor.

A. A baby monitor can be 1 way , 2 way, an now they even have one with a camera attached. It usually has a base that you keep with the baby and a hand held you can walk around with. The 2 way allows you to hear the baby and speak back if you want. They work really well and its a great way to keep track of babies and small children while in another room or doing house work.
I have used these many times working in healthcare having elderly patients.

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Whats the best baby monitor under 50 bucks?

Q. We are hoping to find one that will work well in my 2 bedroom apartment that's not fuzzy. We just recently purchased a safety 1st monitor from walmart and its horrible! I couldn't imagine sleeping with all the fuzz.

A. I think i have the same one as the women above BUT i don't really recommend it. MOst of the times it's great but sometimes it's horrible. I think it catches signal from cell phones or even computers because even BEFORE my phone sounds off when i receive a text message the monitor makes a fuzzy light beeping noise. I actually still like it thought because it came with 2 portable monitors and the one to put in your baby's room has a night light that you can leave on or turn off. I paid $30 for it. Here it is: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7977222

I would assume that the newer Fisher Price monitor but the one that comes with only 1 works better, this one: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10727389

Also the lights light up red when there's sound and that's what i liked the most about it! When i thought i heard something i would just wait to see the red lights and that's how i knew if it was my son or not.

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