Archive for January, 2010

The Happiest Baby on the Block – The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer (DVD) (2003)

Being a new parent is not easy. The only way for a baby to tell you that something is going wrong is by crying… And if you have difficulties figuring out by yourself what is going on, after several weeks, you may be looking straight out of a zombies movie!

Relentless screams and cries, unable to fall asleep, these are the situations parents have to deal with when baby is not happy. There are ways to sooth a baby, and you may just be unaware of them. Although your mom or your mother-in-law may have the magic touch to sooth your little one, they may have difficulties transmitting you the exact concept, the why and the when. To them, it may come just naturally… But the worst thing for you to do is to do nothing, and live with it, knowing that there is help somewhere!

As a matter of fact, if you research the web a little bit, ours shelves are full of books and DVDs about parenting, being a new parent and taking care of a newborn baby. Obviously, some products are much better than other, and finding a book or DVD that actually works sometimes feels like looking for a needle in a stack of hay.

Well, we have good news for you, we present you “The Happiest Baby on the Block – The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer on DVD”. This 128 minutes long DVD is one of the best DVD in its kind out there. As a matter of fact, on Amazon.com, the DVD received an average of 4.7/5, with 84% of the parents who reviewed it giving it a 5 stars, and less than 3% of all parents giving it less than a 3 stars! If you prefer books, a 288 pages book version is available to you, and received just as much good ratings and praises as the DVD.

You will understand why the DVD is so popular as soon as you will start watching the it. The DVD comes with many examples, and detailed information about how to apply a soothing technique. After just a few minutes of swaddling and shhinngg, you will find your crying and screaming baby to fall asleep in not time. And within only a few days, you will be effectively using the new techniques and calm your baby in matters of seconds. And what a bonus when your little one will fall asleep and not look agitated for once!

The DVD and book versions of  “The Happiest Baby on the Block – The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer” are mostly geared toward younger babies (most parents mentioned that it worked for their babies up to 3 months), as older babies have often outgrown swaddling.

The DVD is suitable for any parent with a newborn, whether they are a first time parent or not. They will give you tips and the best techniques to sooth your baby.

While the book is interesting addition to the DVD, the DVD is a must have as you will get a clearer picture of what Dr. Karp is talking about and how he actually calms babies (it can be difficult to follow a description in the book!). With this DVD, you will find your baby more happy and have your household stress level from the lack of sleep and the screams drop in no time.

The Happiest Baby on the Block - The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer (DVD)Summary of the Video

Is it magic, it is a miracle, no it’s a reflex! With Dr. Karp’s discoveries, parents will find how to soothe their little ones in minutes…or seconds!…AND boost baby’s sleep by 1 to 3 hours per night.

Most parents (a lot of dads, but moms as well!) say how easier it is to learn Dr. Karp’s approach by watching than by reading. The Happiest Baby DVD is probably one of the most watched parenting video for newborn babies. With the video, you will be able to follow Dr. Karp and discover the best parenting tip : the “calming reflex”, which is, according to Dr. Karp, an automatic “off-switch” for crying and “on-switch” for sleep all babies are born with.

You will learn how you can easily transport any baby from screams to sounding sleeps in matters of minutes, or even less. This is no wonder why millions of parents, including working moms and hollywood stars such as Madonna and Michelle Pfeiffer trust Dr. Karp and his secrets for making babies happy. For additional tips and information, read The Happiest Baby book.

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Graco Angelcare Movement Sensor with Nursery Monitor

Graco Angelcare Movement Sensor with Nursery MonitorBébéSounds Angelcare Movement Sensor w. Sound Monitor w. Two Parents’ Units

If you are shopping for a baby heartbeat monitor and a baby safety monitor, why not consider the Graco Angelcare baby monitor, which goes beyond the basics by combining a movement sensor with an audio monitor. Because you can’t be with your little one at all time, an audio monitor will allow you to listen from what is happening in baby’s room. If your little one is having nightmares or is unable to sleep,you will be alerted by the audio monitor, whether you are sleeping in your own bedroom or are busy doing some housechores. On addition to an audio monitor, some parents like to have a device monitoring the movements or breathing of their baby as well, for respiratory emergencies or in the case the baby would roll off the center of the crib on their tummy, which is known to increase the change of SIDS.

The Graco Angelcare baby breathing monitor consists of a sensor pad that will detect any micro-movement coming from the baby, such as the movement created by baby’s breathing.

Here are in a few words why parents love the Angelcare baby breathing monitor/audio monitor by Graco so much:

First, the versatility of this monitor from a basinet, to a portable crib or a regular crib. All you need is a hard surface to set up the device on (i.e. plywood, some parents even simply use a piece of hard cardboard). The use of a hard surface will prevent false alarms and unecessary worries. The sensors are also quite portable, and can be packed if you are going away, or are having grandma babysitting her favorite grandchild!

Second, the range of the monitor is very good and clear and the sensor is very sensitive, picking the actual movements of the baby, and not the weight. Some parents even tested the device by interchanging the baby with a small dictionnary. While the weight remained the same, the sensor picked up almost instantly the lack of “breathing”. This will give you the peace of mind you need to sleep through a good night of sleep, especially if SIDS is one of your worries.

Third, the device can be set up with different modes. You can set up your monitor so it emits an audible beep on the parent’s receiver for every movement it records, or you can simply set it up so it alarms you only when the sensor did not record any movements or the movements are too shallow for 15 seconds. The audio monitor features a light display that shows you when there is an increase in noise coming from the baby’s room. This is a good feature to have when you are vacuuming or doing house chores that may cover the sound of the audio monitor. Finally, you can make extra use of the device as your can also use the audio monitor without the movement sensor. This is particularly convenient as your child is getting older and does not risk SIDS anymore (SIDS occurs only in infants less than 1 year old). Alternatively, you can also use the movement sensor and turn off the audio monitor if you are in the same room as your child.

Last but not least, if you are worried by the chance of static interference, the monitor includes two bands you can choose from, reducing the chance of interference from other wireless devices in the house.

By using a baby breathing monitor and/or a baby safety monitor, you can monitor your child without having to peek in his or her room all the time, and accidentally waking him up in the middle of a good sleep.

For more information, visit www.baby-breathing-monitor.com.

Respisense BUZZ Infant Breathing Movement Baby Monitor

Respisense BUZZ Infant Breathing Movement Baby MonitorRespisense BUZZ First Friend Infant Breathing Movement Baby Monitor

Whether you are purchasing this baby device because of a previous visit at the emergency with your newborn bab, because your are worried about SIDS, or simply because you feel more comfortable knowing that there is something, out there, checking out on your baby when you are sleepy or busy, you will love the Respisense BUZZ. This infant breathing monitor is, unlike most other types of baby breathing monitors, clipped directly onto the waistband of baby’s diaper – most products consist of a sensor pad that goes underneath the mattress. While both technology are just as good, some parents prefer the idea of having a device sensing baby’s tummy directly. Also, there is one advantage of the Respisense BUZZ over the other baby breathing monitors : they are very portable. As a matter of fact, since you don’t need a hard and flat surface, the device can be used in other places than baby’s crib, i.e. in the car, in the living room, at the grandparents. You can simply leave the clip on device and will never have to move sensitive and delicate sensor panels around and set every up each time.

Product description
The Respisense BUZZ First Friend Infant Breathing Movement Baby Monitor is a registered device that is approved by the FDA. This device monitors any movements coming from the tummy of a baby, which include mininmal movements such as breathing efforts. If the movements ever cease, becomes too slow or too shallow, the sensor will send a signal to the built-in tactile stimulator (on the Buzz model) which will promptly “buzz” baby, acting as a “wake-up call”. In the case where the movement does not resume, the Respisense baby breathing monitor  will emit a loud alarm that will alert any nearby parent or caregiver. The Respisense is very easy to use: in simply clips onto the waistband of the baby’s diaper. It is a very quiet and unobtrusive device that will monitors, when turned on, baby’s tummy movements while asleep and will alert the nearest caregiver if there are more than 20 seconds of inactivity. The use of a Respisense BUZZ will give worried parents some relief regarding SIDS or or other conditions or emergency situations leading to a slowing of the breathing, a diminution of the breathing or total breathing stop. This device is very safe, perfectly portable, and so small it will not bother baby. Becuse it is so perfectly portable, this miniature monitor provides protection wherever baby may fall asleep, from his own crib to the car seat. The Respisense was clinically-tested Respisense is the pioneer in absolutely portable movement monitoring, and no other monitor can lay claim to its unique combination of freedom of movement, safety in design, proactive response and proven track record. Respisense can be used practically anywhere baby may fall asleep – in a cot, on a picnic blanket or in grandmother’s lap. Respisense can also easily be used in a hammock-style sleeper, where traditional monitors cannot work. It is simply the safest, most portable and convenient instrument for monitoring baby’s tummy movements and has, since 2005, proved itself in thousands of homes.

For more information about the Respisense Buzz, visit Baby Breathing monitor now.

I got this product because my brand new baby kept waking up gasping for breath (I later found out she had reflux)which would send me into a panic. After looking at other items that would go under her mattress I felt most comfortable with this because it was directly on her tummy and could go where she went i.e. car seat and swing. I have to say I love it and know for a fact that it works because twice it has gone off and I have woken up to find her not breathing. After giving her a little shake she took a breath and was ok. The only thing I didn’t like was the fact that to get a battery replacement (they say the battery lasts about a year)you have to send it to the manufacturer. After researching it more it makes sense because they replace the battery and replace the face cover therefor ensuring the warrenty stays valid. They also offer a rental program so that you aren’t without the pager. Overall I think it is a great product.