Tuesday, January 1, 2013

What happens if I leave my AA batteries inside a baby monitor while plugged in an outlet?

Q. Will the batteries explode? Or just simply drain out the battery life? Should I take out the batteries?

Thank you

A. Well, i suggest u to read the owners manual first before asking. then, i will consider to check if the batteries are correctly put in. and no, the electrical current can not explode batteries, only a voltage higher than 220 (which is in Europe just incase u live in the US).
But if it does leak, it can harm ur baby. so make sure taht there is no possibility for it to leak. :D


Where can I find this type of battery?
Q. My baby monitor has a battery that looks like 4 AA batteries wrapped in plastic with a wire attached that plugs into the monitor. I don't see a number or name anywhere indicating the type of battery. Does anyone know where I could find a replacement? I tried looking online, but my efforts were futile ... Any advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you!

A. Radio shack or any store that sells electronics just take the dead one with you. So you can make sure you are getting the right one


How safe is my baby cam/monitor?
Q. I have a baby monitor/camera and was wanting to know how safe it is. I have seen programs where people with back-up cams have picked up monitors in peoples homes. Is this true and if so, what can I do to protect my home or make it harder to pick it up outside of my home.

A. i have one and i love it mine runs on batteries so i can carry it with me all of the time i can hear and see him breathing which i love he is 4 weeks old now but the first few days i didn't want to leave his side even to go to the bathroom so it put my mind at ease a lot i have a mobi cam i love it i researched consumer reports it got the best rating. it even can hook up to ur computer with a password so u can watch from ur cell phone


Moms: What are things that I should absolutely register for?
Q. for my baby shower. In other words, what will I not be able to live without. So far, I have:

high chair
travel system
breast pump
baby monitor
safety gate
thermometer

diapers and wipes go without saying but I don't think people actually register for them.

A. 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





Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Where to buy at home Fertility Monitoring Sticks in stores? Do ovulation sticks do the same thing?

Q. Does anyone know which stores sell the Fertility Monitors? I have already been to Walmart and Kmart and neither had them, only ovulation monitoring kits. If I can't find the fertility sticks, should I just purchase the ovulation monitors? Has anyone used these? I am just curious to see when the best time to try to get pregnant will be because it has been not easyTTC!

A. I have been using the clear blue fertility monitor for over a year and I swear by it, and highly recommend it to everyone ttc. It takes all the guess work out of this ttc business, and it helped me to learn everything I needed to know about my cycle. We got our monitor at Walgreen's, it was the only place that sold it, and it is also the only store that sells the tests strips for it in my area. You can also check ebay or amazon, they can sometimes be found on there cheaper, as well as the test strips. You need to purchase the strips in order to use the monitor.

It really is worth it, especially if your ovulation pattern is unpredictable. It will tell you when you are fertile prior to ovulation, as well as when you ovulate, so there is no reading test strip lines, and no guessing at all. It gives you a heads up on when to try, basically. It pretty much puts your mind at ease, as there is no guessing, and you will know you've tried on the right days. They are a bit pricey, so I would recommend looking on ebay or amazon first for a brand new one. You can buy them used, but I have no experience with that, I just hear it is not recommended. Beware the 1st month you use it, you may or may not get a peak reading, as it can take a cycle to become familiar with your hormone levels and cycle. This is very common, but rest assured that many, many women are able to get a peak reading and detect ovulation in the 1st month of use. Out of all the women I know that use it, I was the only one that was not able to get a peak reading my 1st month. So check Walgreen's, or online. I promise you will be very happy with it:)

Good luck to you and lots of baby dust coming your way!!!


Based on your actual experience, what is the best baby video monitor for sale?
Q. I've heard so many different, mixed reviews. I'm mostly concerned about them not working with our wireless network (which I don't know how to tweak). If anyone has a good one that works well with a wireless network that doesn't cost TONS of money, please pass on the info. Thanks!

A. What do you mean working with wireless network? Most baby monitors are wireless, but they don�t connect to a modem. Do you just mean without a cord or actually hooked up to a computer? I have been using Summer Infant Hand Held Video baby monitor for 6 month now and can�t complain. It sees at night and has color. The monitor is hand held so you can carry it with you where you want to. At first the battery would last 3-4 days now it lasts 2 days, then you have to recharge, but it can be on when charging. I got mine on eBay at half the cost. If you still don�t have your baby and don�t need one ASAP. Start looking for deals. I got ours 2 month before the baby was born but it took me 4 weeks to get the deal I wanted.
I�m also using a wireless connection on my laptop and there is no interference with the monitor, it�s working perfectly fine. Also it does NOT pick up cell phones, radios or other babies.


moving house tomorrow and baby will be in own room. what baby monitor do you suggest buying?
Q. I dont want it to be more than around £100. Sorry im from UK btw so it needs to be available to buy here x
are the video ones worth the money or do you think the sounds ones will suffice?

A. We have the Angelcare Movement Monitor. It detects the heart rate and will set off the alarm if the baby stops breathing for more then 20 seconds. It also has a regular sound monitor in it. It is well worth it. I have yet to have a false alarm and gives me such peace of mind at night.

http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us/Safety/Monitors-and-Nightlights/Angelcare-Movement-and-Sound-Baby-Monitor(0030643)

We have the older version of it. This is the newer one.

ETA: I bought mine of Ebay for half the price and works just was well as if you were to buy it in the store.


What do you think is useful and whats not?
Q. What do you think were the most useful things, that you either registered for, or not that you had for your first baby? How about things that you had, again that you either registered for, or not that weren't as useful as you thought they would be.

A. most useful: obviously carseat (now-a-days most of them come with bases but I would say a base is a must!)... I have used the stroller wayyyy more than I thought I would...don't know if you are breastfeeding or not but an electric breast pump! I didn't think I would pump as much as I do... a baby sling thing you can wear on your body (my daughter has her clingy days and I can't get anything done without this!).. an angelcare breathing monitor (I was terrified of SIDs and so I bought one of these off of ebay and it allows me to get sleep.. an alarm goes of if she stops breathing for a certain period of time.. i think 10 seconds.. and it also doubles as a baby monitor)... a pack-n-play (I got one with a changing table and a bassinet and then I didn't have to buy a changing table and she never slept in the bassinet but it holds her diapers, wipes, and everything she needs diaper changing wise) this one is kinda a smaller deal but Johnson and Johnson has these pre-soaped baby shower wipes and you just get them wet and wash your baby.. (these were great for when the baby was first born and could only "spounge bathe" the baby)

Not useful: baby wipe warmer (I can just warm them up in my hand and now at 3 months she doesn't even care)... swaddling blankets (some babies have to have them.. my daughter even in the hosptial would scream if her arms were tucked in.. needless to say those blankets were donated) shoes (my daughter is almost 3 months and I can't keep any shoes on her feet.. I mean they are cute but socks work just fine.. i'm such a shoe person as a mommy so I went out and bought a ton of cute shoes and I have put them on her like once!)... Newborn diapers! (She was born 8lbs 8oz so we could only use newborn diapers for like a week) I got a bottle warmer for myself after I started to pump... useless (she doesn't care at all if its warm or just room temp!) a bassinet (I put her in it for like 2 nights and then co-slept and then put her in her crib at 4 weeks and now its just like a diaper compartment) all the baby lotion and powder given to me (I have never used the powder once and I use lotion after baths and I still haven't even put a dent in the first bottle!).. and this one breaks my heart.. my crib bedding was completely useless.. I went out and bought a set for a pretty penny because it was sooo cute and came with the bumper and comforter and sheets and everything... well the only thing that gets used are the sheets that I could have gotten for like $7


I'm sure there are so many more things.. but the tricky part is what works for my baby or didn't work for my baby might be the perfect thing for yours! Thats why its great to have a circle of moms where you can trade things!

Good luck!!





Powered by Yahoo! Answers