Baby Monitor Recommendation?

Feb 11th, 2018 7:09 pm

#1

Veritate [OP]: Jr. Member; Aug 16, 2013; 137 posts; 32 upvotes; MARKHAM

Feb 11th, 2018 7:09 pm

Please recommend one? Im thinking one that can display on iOS is more convenient so I don't end up with an extra device to charge. I heard these things should come with breathing and cry monitors? Appreciate the help ladies & gents.

Feb 11th, 2018 10:02 pm

#2

Shaner: Deal Expert; Jul 5, 2004; 27340 posts; 6713 upvotes

Feb 11th, 2018 10:02 pm

I just ditched my baby monitor and replaced it with a Wyze Cam. Couldn't be happier. More features for far less money

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Feb 11th, 2018 10:03 pm

#3

sacthegreat666: Member; Nov 21, 2016; 458 posts; 415 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 11th, 2018 10:03 pm

I also thought a lot, and finally got a nest cam!
I feel it should double up as a baby monitor as well as to see the baby when I'm at work! And I can have a two way talk as well!

Feb 13th, 2018 4:10 pm

#4

Jakinthe: Banned; Jan 3, 2018; 321 posts; 61 upvotes

Feb 13th, 2018 4:10 pm

Shaner wrote: ↑ I just ditched my baby monitor and replaced it with a Wyze Cam. Couldn't be happier. More features for far less money

Shaner - which model did you buy and do you think there are security issues with it like Foscam?

Thanks

J/

Feb 13th, 2018 4:13 pm

#5

Jakinthe: Banned; Jan 3, 2018; 321 posts; 61 upvotes

Feb 13th, 2018 4:13 pm

Veritate wrote: ↑ Please recommend one? Im thinking one that can display on iOS is more convenient so I don't end up with an extra device to charge. I heard these things should come with breathing and cry monitors? Appreciate the help ladies & gents.

There are a few schools of thought:

1/ Dedicated baby monitor
a) Video and sound
b) Sound only

2/ Wi-fi camera which can be used after the baby grows up

Angelcare is an example of a baby monitor with breathing/motion sensor. I haven't tried one but I think others on this forum have.

They are all effectively cry monitors as you can hear or hear&see the baby's room.

J/

Feb 15th, 2018 10:35 am

#6

kiasu: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2004; 18278 posts; 5459 upvotes

Feb 15th, 2018 10:35 am

i have been using Xiao Fang with Mi App for the past whole year...great..and with motion sensor too..

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Feb 16th, 2018 10:37 am

#7

FrancisBacon: Deal Addict; May 12, 2014; 3435 posts; 3826 upvotes; Montreal

Feb 16th, 2018 10:37 am

All internet cameras have security holes. Don't do it.

Get a dedicated monitor. Plus it's ready to bring to grandparents house, etc. I like my mpb36s from Motorola.

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Feb 19th, 2018 6:42 am

#8

jandumm: Deal Addict; Apr 8, 2007; 1856 posts; 303 upvotes; Mississauga

Feb 19th, 2018 6:42 am

FrancisBacon wrote: ↑ All internet cameras have security holes. Don't do it.

Get a dedicated monitor. Plus it's ready to bring to grandparents house, etc. I like my mpb36s from Motorola.

Yeah I really like my mbp36 too. The lullaby function has been really helpful putting my kid to sleep. Easy to take places and for grandparents to use.

Feb 21st, 2018 11:11 am

#9

Hawk25: Deal Addict; Dec 11, 2011; 1731 posts; 2485 upvotes; Pallet Town

Feb 21st, 2018 11:11 am

I've been using the Infant Optics DXR-8 and really like it. Bought it since it was Wirecutter's pick and I agree with their review
https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-baby-monitor/

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Feb 21st, 2018 2:01 pm

#10

enwhyRFD: Deal Fanatic; Dec 31, 2007; 5226 posts; 1865 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Feb 21st, 2018 2:01 pm

We used Angelcare. Baby movement + video.

Baby movement is sensitive enough for breathing and heart beat monitoring. We had it go off twice. Not sure if those were true or false alarms, we didn't really care. We wanted peace of mind to prevent SIDS.

"Buy now, think later. This is the way."

Feb 26th, 2018 7:35 pm

#11

Kayceern: Deal Addict; Sep 3, 2013; 1057 posts; 386 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 26th, 2018 7:35 pm

jandumm wrote: ↑ Yeah I really like my mbp36 too. The lullaby function has been really helpful putting my kid to sleep. Easy to take places and for grandparents to use.

Me three. Until it suddenly stopped working at bedtime. We have the mbp36xl. Loved it. But it’s been 2 weeks still no response from customer service. We’ve only had it for 6 mos. I got a vtech from Walmart and it works perfectly for far cheaper.

Feb 26th, 2018 7:57 pm

#12

Jakinthe: Banned; Jan 3, 2018; 321 posts; 61 upvotes

Feb 26th, 2018 7:57 pm

MBP36S - the pits. Please do not buy it. The battery life is poor, technology outdated and it stopped working completely one month in.

Just look at the reviews on Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Motorola-MBP36S-W ... B00M2F0OYS

Completely poor product.

Customer service which Motorola outsource to Binatone is not helpful.

You can use a wifi camera.

Mar 30th, 2018 8:08 pm

#13

jeeva86: Deal Fanatic; Jul 4, 2005; 8776 posts; 2627 upvotes; Ottawa

Mar 30th, 2018 8:08 pm

What’s a good cheap option for a cam that can be viewed remotely from an iOS device from outside the home network. I’m not too paranoid about security.

Do I need a dedicated “baby monitor” or can I DIY it?

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Apr 2nd, 2018 11:36 am

#14

fizz1234: Deal Addict; Sep 23, 2010; 1811 posts; 1064 upvotes

Apr 2nd, 2018 11:36 am

^^
Looking for something similar [preferably an app which can be installed on android] but only accessible locally from WiFi, not remotely.

Buy now

Apr 2nd, 2018 12:42 pm

#15

michiebaby: Deal Addict; Aug 16, 2009; 1787 posts; 793 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 2nd, 2018 12:42 pm

I have a Motorola MBP36 monitor and it's still kicking 5 years later. We don't use it for our kids anymore but one handy thing about it is that it's portable (where ever there's power). We brought it to cottages, hotels, relatives, etc.... just power on and it's good to go - no need to set up wifi, etc....

Apr 2nd, 2018 12:59 pm

#16

echoer: Newbie; Jul 30, 2012; 2 posts; NORTH YORK

Apr 2nd, 2018 12:59 pm

Anyone know a good vendor for the Infant Optics in Canada?

Apr 2nd, 2018 3:25 pm

#17

Hawk25: Deal Addict; Dec 11, 2011; 1731 posts; 2485 upvotes; Pallet Town

Apr 2nd, 2018 3:25 pm

echoer wrote: ↑ Anyone know a good vendor for the Infant Optics in Canada?

I couldn't find one so I ended up buying from Amazon.com. Chose the fastest shipping and they missed the delivery date (they usually do since it's crossing the border), so Amazon refunded the shipping costs

Apr 2nd, 2018 5:35 pm

#18

sacthegreat666: Member; Nov 21, 2016; 458 posts; 415 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 2nd, 2018 5:35 pm

Update: I'm using nest cam. It's working out really well. I can view when I'm at work. I can put it on the tv in the living room. Can put it in mobile/tablet when I'm in kitchen or the other room.
Both sound and picture quality are awesome.. So I can get to know if the baby is making any sounds.
The only drawback is it goes down when internet goes down. But internet hasn't gone down in more than a year, so I think it's fine.
Even otherwise, if its down, the app won't show the video, so I can be near the baby.
Also I can see past history and record clips for memories!

Apr 3rd, 2018 12:37 am

#19

opekoe: Jr. Member; Nov 24, 2017; 143 posts; 125 upvotes

Apr 3rd, 2018 12:37 am

Fancy. We use a simple audio monitor like this one:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fisher-Price ... or/2553828

So far, our baby has made it 22 months.

Apr 7th, 2018 4:24 pm

#20

BoyMum88: Newbie; Apr 6, 2018; 5 posts; 1 upvote

Apr 7th, 2018 4:24 pm

I went a little old school with my monitor...

I remembered from my siblings that the most important part of the monitor is the lights that light up when you hear movement. You're not usually in a completely quiet environment where you can hear your monitor, so I would always have my eyes keeping an eye on the lights on the monitor.

We spend so much time watching screens already, and I don't feel like it's necessary to watch my baby with a video monitor. Each mama has their own preferences though and it depends on the environment your baby will be sleeping in. We co-sleep, so our baby isn't away from us too often.

Good luck!