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Top 5 baby breathing monitors

February 7th, 2010 admin
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If you are the parent of an infant, you have probably heard about SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, which we have seen the number of occurrence going down drastically over the last decade. They occur in infants, usually between 0 to 4 months, but also up to 1 year of age. The incidence of SIDS in the U.S. is now very low, being about 5 in 10 000 births. Although the incidence is extremely low, many parents are still worried by the possibility of SIDS with their young babies. Often, the most worried parents will see their level of stress rise to the point where they will be unable to sleep, checking on their young one every hour. This habit is not only unhealthy for the parent, but also for the infant, as the parent may accidentally wake up their little one by peeking in their room. If you are a worried parent and recognize yourself  in this description, consider using a baby breathing monitor, which are sensors that will record any micro-movement coming from the baby, including movement created by the baby’s breathing. We present here the 5 best baby breathing monitors available for parents.

1) Angelcare Baby Movement and Sound Monitor Delux Plus

2) HiSense BabySense V Baby Safe Infant Movement Monitor

3) Respisense Buzz with Proactive TummyTickleTM Tactile Stimulation

4) BébéSounds Angelcare Movement Sensor w. Sound Monitor w. Two Parents Units

5) Snuza Halo Baby Movement Monitor – Basic

There are two types of baby breathing monitor technology. While they are both very good, some parents may have a personal preference for one versus another one.

One type of technology uses the “sensor pad”, which is set up under the crib mattress, on a hard surface. The sensor pad records any movement activity coming from the baby, through the mattress. If the sensor pad does not record any movements for several seconds, it will emit a loud alarm, that will alert the parents or any nearby caregivers. One of the favorite baby breathing monitors using the sensor pad technology is the Graco AngelCare (#1 and #4), which also include an audio monitor so you can also listen to your baby at all time! The nursery unit of the deluxe model (#1) has a soft nightlight and room thermometer which can alert you if the temperature falls out of your preset range. The deluxe model also include an optional voice activation. While the basic model has only 2 channels, the deluxe model has 8 channels to choose from, to avoid any static interference! The HiSense BabySense V (#2) is another great baby breathing monitor. This device uses two sensor pads, therefore covering a larger area of the crib or basinet.

The other type of technology uses a device that is directly clipped onto the waistband of the baby’s diaper. Unlike the sensor pad technology, the clip-on device comes in direct contact with the baby’s tummy and record movements coming from the child directly. This device often comes with a “buzzer”. This buzzer will act as a “wake-up call”, and will vibrate if it the child stops breathing or if the breathing is too shallow. If the device does not pick up any movement even after the buzz, it will then alarm the parents of an emergency. The Respisense Buzz (#3) and the Snuza Halo (#5) are two favorite models using the buzzing and clip-on technology.

Many factors may influence your choice in baby breathing monitor, such as the price, the features, the reviews you read online, but also the reviews of friends and coworkers. Compare the settings of your house. If you friend has had a lot of false alarms with his or her device, do some research. Maybe you will realize that some type some devices are more prone to false alarms with specific types of furniture.

I like to sleep... babypicture credit : Nezemnaya

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HiSense BabySense V Baby Safe Infant Movement Monitor

February 5th, 2010 admin
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HiSense BabySense V Baby Safe Infant Movement Monitor HiSense BabySense V Baby Safe Infant Movement Monitor

SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome is very rare syndrome where babies up to one year of age are believed to “forget” to breathe (~5/10,000). The number of SIDS has dropped drastically since the last two decades (over 50%), thanks to research showing the importance of putting to sleep on their back and not their tummy. Unfortunately, SIDS is still linked to 2,500 infant deaths every year in the U.S. only, and thousands more in the rest of the world.

Even if the incidence of SIDS is extremely low, some parents are overworried about this syndrome. Over worried parents will be restless, checking hourly on their baby, over concerned about overheating or about the swaddle coming to close to baby’s mouth. If you have trouble sleeping at night, thinking about your newborn baby and SIDS, a baby breathing monitor is what you may need to have some peace of mind and a few hours of rest.

This is why many worried parents use the HiSense BabySense V Baby Safe Infant Movement Monitor. This baby breathing monitor is the number one choice of many parents.

This baby breathing monitor features 2 large sensor pads, therefore increasing their sensitivity. It also has a green LED that flashes to indicate that a motion was detected (such as breathing). The monitor is very sensitive, showing a response to the slightest touch to the sensor pad. When taking baby off the bassinet, don’t forget to turn off the alarm, as it will be loud enough to upset your little one. Luckily, the baby breathing monitor will emit some sharp clicks to warn you before the alarm sets off, giving you a few seconds to turn off the device.

The HiSense BabySense V is simple to set up and use. Although some parents have reported some false alarms, most parents are very happy with the use of their device, having not experience false alarms. Many parents have even reviewed the HiSsense BabySense infant movement monitor as superior to the Angelcare due to a lower frequency of false alarms.

Because the frequency of SIDS is so minimal, many parents and researchers view the use of a baby breathing monitor unnecessary. Remember that the use of baby breathing monitor can give you the extra comfort you need to sleep at night and its use can simply be a big relief in your life. It is important to remember that it will never replace parental supervision and regular check-ups on your little one.  A baby movement monitor is definitely not a device for everyone, but if your level of stress regarding SIDS is out of control, don’t hesitate to purchase this great device for some peace of mind!

It is important that, on top of using a baby breathing monitor, you also closely follow recommendations from your family doctor or qualified professionals.

What it features :

  • Green light flashes to indicate the detection of breathing and other movements
  • Red alert alarm light when there are no movements or the breathing becomes too shallow
  • Low battery indicator light
  • Suitable for infants up to age one
  • Does not come in direct contact with your baby
  • Easy One-button Activation
  • Activation button safely cover
  • ABS plastic exterior
  • Powered by 4 AA standard 1.5 V Batteries (not included)
  • 2 sensor panels that will activate the alarm if it does not sense any movements for 20 seconds or less then 10 micro-movements per minute.
  • Dimensions of the sensors panels : 268 mm x 438 mm / Control Unit 113 mm x 157 mm x 35 m

IMPORTANT : Baby breathing monitors including the HiSense BabySense V Baby Safe Infant Movement Monitor are NOT medical devices. They can help you monitor your baby, alert your, but is unable to prevent any type of distress, therefore it is your responsibility to take the actions needed. The purpose of the device is to signal you if there a stop of a slowing of movements, and can not monitor other occurrences.

For more information, visit Baby Breathing Monitor.

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