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.

Would a baby monitor be good for an EVP listener ?

Sherry

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Baby monitors have neither the sensitivity nor range requirements for picking up audio that even inexpensive digital recorders have. Add into the mix the potential for static due to normal radio interference and the tendency for EMF fields to exist where a ghost is, and you have a recipe for not being able to pick up anything.

A decent digital recorder that works can be found several places online for under US$50 plus shipping.

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ISO baby video/audio monitors with 2 video screens to watch and 2 cameras to record 2 different rooms at once.?

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Elaine

I need to find a video/audio baby monitor that has 2 screens to watch from 2 different rooms. Ex...one video screen so I can watch from downstairs kitchen and one video screen for my husband to watch from upstairs office. Even with 2 video screens AND 2 cameras also, would be ideal. I can watch from kitchen and husband can watch from upstairs office as well as dual cameras to record when 1 baby is upstairs and 1 baby is downstairs. does such a creature even exist?
Can anyone recommend a good baby monitor that has these features? I need the capability to have screen/receiver in 2 different rooms at once. It would be good if I had a base in two different rooms but that's not as important as the screen. We need to be able to watch the screens simultaneously when mommy is downstairs in the kitchen and daddy is upstairs in his office. If it also has 2 bases to watch one baby in one room and 1 baby in another room would be good too but not as important as the screen/receivers. At this point, I'm ready to have the entire home wired with closed circuit monitoring throughout b/c I haven't had any luck finding what I need. :(

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What is your question, Elaine? Also, have you googled to see if such equipment even exists? Why do both of you have to keep such a close eye on your baby? Millions of us raised our babies safely before these fancy accoutrements even existed!

What is the best baby monitor on the market?

rhyno

Was thinking audio-only, but am interested in the newer video systems as well.

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I have tried a few, and I have found that Fisher Price monitors are the best. Both in terms of sound quality and longevity. I don't have the latest version but baby bargins book always gives good advice on purchases.

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What is the best video/audio monitor to buy?

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Nikki

I am looking to buy a video baby monitor through walmart. I am looking at the Graco iMonitor Baby Video Monitor, the Summer Infant 900 MHz 2.5" Color Handheld Video Monitor, and the MobiCam Ultra Wireless Color Video Monitor System. I have read reviews on all of them and have compared all of the features but still do not know which one would be best. Can anyone give me any input please? Thanks!!!!!!

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Hi! Well since no one else answered your question I just thought to give some input from my experience. Perhaps you haven't yet had your baby? I was the very same way. I went out and planned every last product to put into my nursery: $200 bassinette, expensive travel system, breast pump set, sounds n lights baby monitor (fisher-price) etc. He won't sleep in the bassinette, the travel system is nice but the stroller that went with it is so big and bulky and so inconvenient and heavy to unload that I never us it. I used the breast pump only a few times because my milk didn't come in properly. The monitor is rarely used because I carry the baby with me everywhere in the house (in his carrier) but sometimes when I have the right batteries for it, I use it when I am outside visiting neighbors. I guess my point in saying all of this is that I think you should wait until the baby comes and you know for sure what will work for you and also you won't waste a lot of time and money on stuff that you regret and never use.

best baby monitor for living next to airport?

joyfulgirl

we are looking for a good affordable baby monitor. We live next to a small airport and are concerned with interference. suggestions - advice - do you live near an airport and have a baby monitor?

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I live about 10 miles from the airport. We use summertime hand held monitor and it works good. At times, there is audio static but not enough to be bothersome. We love our monitor. It run on 900 mhz frequency and not 2.4 like most phones and laptop gear.

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Where can I buy an audio and video radio scanner?

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Ral

I have a couple of baby monitors but I lost my receiver, is there anyway I can buy a scanner so can use this monitors for house security?
I was thinking about a scanner/receiver that connects to my PC or one that has a LCD to watch whats going on.
It doesn't have the exact same brand as my monitors.

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Try

http://www.storesoho.com/index.php?k=audio+and+video+radio+scanner&c=blended

what do you recommend, for a baby monitor?

Lala

dont call me a troll just because of my question history, its a shared family account for the girls in the family. now to my question, do you recommend a video baby monitor, or just audio. i dont know anybody who has had a video monitor, but if you had one how did it work out for you? i feel like a video one would stress me out, like id be looking at it all the time, but an audio one, you can just keep it right next to you, and you dont even have to worry about a thing, youll just know. but then again, your baby would be safer witht the video and audio i guess? i dont know. i guess it just decreases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, (sids). but any opinions would be greatly appriciated.
it may reduce the risk of suffication or something of that nature

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I used an audio monitor with my first baby. 2nd time round, I didn't bother with one, although I did leave bedroom and living room doors open, in case she awoke. Personally if you follow the Health visitors advice on safe sleeping positions etc, and have a well ventilated (but not cold) bed room for your baby/child, everything should be fine.

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what do you recommend, for a baby monitor?

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Lala

dont call me a troll just because of my question history, its a shared family account for the girls in the family. now to my question, do you recommend a video baby monitor, or just audio. i dont know anybody who has had a video monitor, but if you had one how did it work out for you? i feel like a video one would stress me out, like id be looking at it all the time, but an audio one, you can just keep it right next to you, and you dont even have to worry about a thing, youll just know. but then again, your baby would be safer witht the video and audio i guess? i dont know. i guess it just decreases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, (sids). but any opinions would be greatly appriciated.
it may reduce the risk of suffication or something of that nature

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I used an audio monitor with my first baby. 2nd time round, I didn't bother with one, although I did leave bedroom and living room doors open, in case she awoke. Personally if you follow the Health visitors advice on safe sleeping positions etc, and have a well ventilated (but not cold) bed room for your baby/child, everything should be fine.

What is the best baby monitor on the market?

rhyno

Was thinking audio-only, but am interested in the newer video systems as well.

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I have tried a few, and I have found that Fisher Price monitors are the best. Both in terms of sound quality and longevity. I don't have the latest version but baby bargins book always gives good advice on purchases.

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what do you recommend, for a baby monitor?

best baby monitor audio image

Lala

dont call me a troll just because of my question history, its a shared family account for the girls in the family. now to my question, do you recommend a video baby monitor, or just audio. i dont know anybody who has had a video monitor, but if you had one how did it work out for you? i feel like a video one would stress me out, like id be looking at it all the time, but an audio one, you can just keep it right next to you, and you dont even have to worry about a thing, youll just know. but then again, your baby would be safer witht the video and audio i guess? i dont know. i guess it just decreases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, (sids). but any opinions would be greatly appriciated.
it may reduce the risk of suffication or something of that nature

Answer
I used an audio monitor with my first baby. 2nd time round, I didn't bother with one, although I did leave bedroom and living room doors open, in case she awoke. Personally if you follow the Health visitors advice on safe sleeping positions etc, and have a well ventilated (but not cold) bed room for your baby/child, everything should be fine.

What is the best baby monitor on the market?

rhyno

Was thinking audio-only, but am interested in the newer video systems as well.

Answer
I have tried a few, and I have found that Fisher Price monitors are the best. Both in terms of sound quality and longevity. I don't have the latest version but baby bargins book always gives good advice on purchases.

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best baby monitor for living next to airport?

Q. we are looking for a good affordable baby monitor. We live next to a small airport and are concerned with interference. suggestions - advice - do you live near an airport and have a baby monitor?

A. I live about 10 miles from the airport. We use summertime hand held monitor and it works good. At times, there is audio static but not enough to be bothersome. We love our monitor. It run on 900 mhz frequency and not 2.4 like most phones and laptop gear.

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

Q. 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.

A. 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.

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Where can I buy an audio and video radio scanner?

Q. I have a couple of baby monitors but I lost my receiver, is there anyway I can buy a scanner so can use this monitors for house security?
I was thinking about a scanner/receiver that connects to my PC or one that has a LCD to watch whats going on.
It doesn't have the exact same brand as my monitors.

A. Try

http://www.storesoho.com/index.php?k=audio+and+video+radio+scanner&c=blended

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