https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:35:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggest-a-baby-monitor-please#post-50751 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:00:29 +0000 looch 50751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Motorola digital video monitor with a handheld unit, it works okay, but the picture isn't so great in the dark and the camera can't pan the room. So we're packing that up and installing a Foscam. It's currently set up in our Living Room for "testing" and it's fantastic. I love that it can truly see in pitch black and it can pan the room. It also has a microphone so you can hear sounds. You can either view it on a laptop or there is an app for for mobile phones. I love that it's not only a baby monitor, it can be used when we're on vacation to monitor an area of the house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggest-a-baby-monitor-please#post-49320 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:48:18 +0000 LivsMama 49320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we use both the Summer Infant BabyTouch video monitor and the AngelCare movement senor. We use the BabyTouch for both the video and souns (it also has a light up feature) and the AngelCare just for the motion detection. I had a different Summer Infant one prior to the BabyTouch and it sucked. The transmission was always snowy and all we could ever hear was static no matter what we did to it. The BabyTouch was SO much better (I think bc its digital isntead of analog.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggest-a-baby-monitor-please#post-49316 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:44:01 +0000 lavender 49316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>While we don't have our baby monitor yet, we registered for a Tommee Tippee one with a sensor pad (which was probably overkill)</p> <p><a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12067031&#038;fromRegistryNumber=47681978&#038;product_skn=306668" rel="nofollow">http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12067031&#038;fromRegistryNumber=47681978&#038;product_skn=306668</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggest-a-baby-monitor-please#post-48702 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:44:51 +0000 Wagon Sr. 48702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the old school Summer Infant analog one. Served us well despite the expected static and the extra noise... never had any interference which a lot of digital ones (some of which use the same spectrum as cordless phones and wi-fi routers). After 2 years strong though, the potentiometer for the volume is going, and the screen (from many drops and liquid spills) is buggy. Built like a tank and highly recommended. </p> <p>If I had to do it all over again, I'd go out and get the WiFi Baby 3G (allowing for streaming the audio/video feed to your smartphone: ridiculously cool!). The tech blog Engadget has a rousing test and review of the unit: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/wifi-baby-3g-review-or-how-we-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-lov/" rel="nofollow">http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/wifi-baby-3g-review-or-how-we-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-lov/</a></p> <p>Our old school one: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NAATVQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=tinalisxanga-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001NAATVQ">Summer Infant Deluxe Day &amp; Night Handheld Color Video Monitor with 2.5" Screen - Pink</a></p> <p>The cool one linked to smartphone: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00455F59C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=tinalisxanga-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00455F59C">WiFi Baby 3G Video Monitor - Black</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggest-a-baby-monitor-please#post-48621 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:17:06 +0000 owlmom 48621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have th Phillips Avent DECT monitor too. The basic version is under $100. It is a more expensive monitor considering it's only sound and only one receiver, but we like ours. It has great range, and it doesn't get interference from other electronics. It also has a talk back feature on the receiver, which we don't really use with the baby, but DH and I use it a lot to talk to each other. The volume doesn't go super loud, so if you're doing something loud, you have to keep the receiver where you can see the LEDs light up. And as dorky as it sounds, it comes with a lanyard that I actually use - helpful if you're moving from room to room a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggest-a-baby-monitor-please#post-48575 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:18:54 +0000 Sweet T 48575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>BUMP!</p> <p>...Because I'm about to take a hammer to the one I have now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggest-a-baby-monitor-please#post-45018 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:57:04 +0000 Sweet T 45018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: I would like to stay under $100. I'm definitely not against a video monitor but its not a requirement for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggest-a-baby-monitor-please#post-44906 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:40:19 +0000 Mrs. Bee 44906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What is your budget? Do you want video or just audio? We have a Motorola Video Monitor and really love it. Even my mom was impressed with the quality when she was here visiting!</p> <p><a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2011/12/14/motorola-digital-video-baby-monitor/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2011/12/14/motorola-digital-video-baby-monitor/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggest-a-baby-monitor-please#post-44867 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:14:07 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 44867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Philips Avent DECT monitor. Very clear sound and it lights up like yours. My only criticism is it can be hard to hear if the room you're in is noisy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggest-a-baby-monitor-please#post-44863 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:05:27 +0000 pelikila 44863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have an Angel Care monitor and have never had an issue with it. We don't have the movement sensor one, just the sound one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggest-a-baby-monitor-please#post-44848 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:02:47 +0000 Boogs 44848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004B762AK/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1325490990&#038;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004B762AK/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1325490990&#038;sr=8-1</a></p> <p>This is the one we have, the Summer Infant Baby Touch Digital Color Video Monitor. So far I really love it and have zero complaints. I like how big and clear the picture is on the monitor. I also like how from the monitor you can push a button to talk to you baby, you can move your camera around, and you can choose to have just picture, just sound, or both. It also lights up, like your current one, when the baby cries. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/suggest-a-baby-monitor-please#post-44814 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:56:01 +0000 Sweet T 44814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was pretty good about researching baby products while I was pregnant. I wanted to buy and register for the best! Somehow, the baby monitor fell through the cracks. I registered for one based on the brand and price thinking it would be great. I was WRONG!</p> <p>Earlier this week I noticed that the sound wasn't working on one of the two receivers. I looked up some reviews and they are awful! It looks like its only a matter of time before my second receiver dies too. So, it looks like I'm in the market for a new one.</p> <p>What baby monitor do you have? Tell me what you love! Hate? I want something reliable and definitely affordable.</p> <p>We currently have this monitor:</p> <p> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003GAMOBO/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1325483422&#038;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003GAMOBO/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1325483422&#038;sr=8-1</a></p> <p>I do like the light up feature when DS cries. That's about it. </p>