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cfinke cfinke
 
M$5 March 18, 2009 02:43 AM

What's the best baby monitor?

Requirements:

* It should have video capability.
* The video monitor should be portable, ideally built into a handset.
* If the video is not portable, it needs to have a portable handset that transmits sound.
* The baby end of the monitor should be easily movable.
* Bonus: The ability to transmit sound back to the baby end of the monitor.

Are there any products out there like this?
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sunpat sunpat
 
 March 18, 2009 04:10 PM
Safety 1st Digital Video Monitor - Best because of High-Def and Remote digital zoom and Auto-night vision
The High-Def Digital Monitor provides a 100% clear connection anytime, anywhere. Its state of the art wideband audio clarity ensures no static, no interference, and guaranteed privacy while monitoring.
Features:
* 100% private, no static, no interference
* Remote digital zoom and pan
* DataLock technology means no dropped picture or sound
* Indoor/outdoor range: 650+ ft.
* Auto-night vision
* Auto channel selector
* Secure sound lights
* Low battery/out of range indicators
* Rechargeable parent unit with belt clip
* Baby unit is battery operated or can be plugged in

Source(s):
http://www.cymaxstores.com/Common/Product/Product.aspx?ID=169643&Src=CI...



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easyeboy easyeboy
 
March 18, 2009 03:16 AM
I found this one to be the most interesting baby monitoring. Although it's still in development, it seems to be the most advanced, the Cencio Intellicot.

Intellicot
http://www.intellicot.com


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masontx masontx
 
March 18, 2009 03:26 AM
Graco iMonitor is rated as the best baby monitor. Est. $60; two receivers $80.

Philips SCD 589 DECT Digital is rated as having the least interference. Est. $160
Source(s):
http://www.consumersearch.com/baby-monitor-reviews


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jb68niou1 jb68niou1
 
March 18, 2009 03:38 AM
I have always found consumerresearch.com to be a very good source for product reviews. Here is their take on, which baby monitors are the best.

http://www.consumersearch.com/baby-monitor-reviews
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http://www.consumersearch.com/baby-monitor-reviews


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tracebooks tracebooks
 
March 18, 2009 03:43 AM
This is the very best monitor I know of. It also makes a dandy stroller and crib (see pictures below)! Happiest babies use these:

http://wearyourbaby.com/why/HandsFree/owentim_02.jpg

http://www.metromamma.com/v/vspfiles/images/mm/photos/daddy_bonding.jpg

http://www.metromamma.com/v/vspfiles/images/mm/photos/Feel299-017use-rounded.jpg

http://cache.websetters.com.au/images/1320-200x900photo_gallery-adam_tallon_basilica_rome.jpg

Seriously, you can do nearly anything in one of these, and your baby will be happier than if you parent from a distance. Most people "wear the baby to sleep", just doing normal activities while the baby conks out, and then just lay the baby down when they go to bed themselves.

Source(s):
http://www.wearyourbaby.org

http://www.peppermint.com/baby-wearing-instructions.html

I used one of these with my last one, and she was my most content baby by far, healthiest, and rarely cried. I wish I'd known about them especially with her big sister!


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hushnow hushnow
 
March 22, 2009 11:31 PM
I was hoping you'd say that a man is the best baby monitor...!
Loved your answer btw.

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robbrown robbrown
 
March 18, 2009 11:20 AM
This looks like the best baby monitor out there:

http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=2002&e=product&pid=48249
http://www.fisher-price.com/img/product_shots/N9326_d_1.jpg
http://www.fisher-price.com/img/product_shots/N9326_d_9.jpg?1237375093098

It features:
Video with night vision (most don't have night vision)
Remote control music
Plus all of the other standard baby monitor features

It doesn't have 2-way audio.

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rslakinski rslakinski
 
March 18, 2009 02:33 PM
Although it has no video support we absolutely love our Philips SCD 589 DECT Digital baby monitor! It is crystal clear (aka zero static) and very sensitive (we can hear our 3 year old in another room with his door closed if he's moving about)

You can also control the base unit and turn on a night light, music or talk back, and even check the temperature in the room using very simple controls. The unit is light and very easy to read the screen in the dark without it being overly bright.

I would hands down purchase this unit again and recommend it to everyone who has a baby on the way.
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We own and love this baby monitor!


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