Posted in Baby Monitors on September 30th, 2009 by Carol – Be the first to comment
The wireless baby monitor is the most popular type of baby monitor system on the market. Each system comes with a monitor, which is placed in the infant’s room; either mounted to the wall, attached to the crib or placed on a table. Then there are one or more parental units, which usually look like walkie-talkies (if handheld) or like LCD screens if it has video capabilities. Parents can then accomplish chores and have some down-time while the baby sleeps, without worrying that their infant may be in distress. While a digital or analog baby monitor isn’t an essential [...] Continue Reading…
Posted in Baby Monitors on September 25th, 2009 by Carol – Be the first to comment
For some parents, hearing a baby’s gurgles or incoherent ramblings through an audio baby monitor system is enough to know that the baby is safe and sound, while hearing the screeches and the screams is enough to know the baby’s up and needs something, if not everything. Yet, especially for first-time parents, there’s always so much curiosity as to, “What is the baby doing in there? Is the baby up? Did we hear the first sounds of a half-cry? How long does it really take the baby to fall asleep in there? Did the baby sleep during nap-time today?” [...] Continue Reading…
Posted in Baby Carriers Q&A on September 20th, 2009 by Carol – Be the first to comment
The sun’s out and the weather is fine for backcountry hiking. Why don’t you bring your little one along in one of those sturdy baby carrier backpacks and let her enjoy the outdoors while you have fun too?
A Parent’s Backcountry Hiking Challenge
Backcountry hiking is a nice way to enjoy the summer and it’s an adventure the whole family will enjoy. With young children in tow, you have to slow your pace and take snack breaks in-between and if you have to take your five or six month old along, forget the front baby carrier because your child is [...] Continue Reading…
Posted in Baby Monitors on September 15th, 2009 by Carol – Be the first to comment
What do you want out of your video baby monitor? You can pay over $300 for top-of-the-line, recording quality equipment or you can pay just under $100 for jerky webcam quality video. Let’s face it, when it comes to catching those special moments, nothing beats being there, firsthand, with an actual video camera. Yet, even the most dedicated parents can’t possibly be in the room with their babies every second. The main function of baby monitors video is to let you keep tabs on your little bundle of joy, without barging into the room every few minutes.
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Posted in Baby Carriers on September 11th, 2009 by Carol – Be the first to comment
Having a baby brings a new set of challenges for you and your family. You need to find a way to transport your new addition to help make your life easier. Baby carriers are an excellent way keep your baby close to you and still have flexibility. There are many different carriers to choose from and determining which is right for you and your family may seem a bit daunting. Here are some ideas to help you make the choice which will fit your needs.
Keep in mind there may not be a right “one” carrier; you may want to [...] Continue Reading…
