video monitor questions

I just bought the summer handheld video monitor. i want to try and have DD sleep in her own room (she's almost 4 months).

If you have the video monitor:

Where do you have the camera placed?

I hear a lot of static. is this normal?

are you happy with it?

should i have gotten the bigger monitor with the 7 inch screen?

thanks

Message edited 8/25/2008 5:27:32 PM.

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Great thread.. we're looking to buy a video monitor. One that will last from DD to # 2 as well.

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We have that monitor & love it. I rarely have any static, but other moms have reported a lot of static. I would call the company &/or return it if you have a lot of static.

I think the handheld monitor is way better than the big screen one. I clip the monitor to my jeans when I'm walking around the house & even gardening. I can't imagine lugging the big screen around. Plus, you don't really need a larger view, it works just fine.

I have the camera mounted to the wall above the crib (shorter side so I can see the whole crib).

It's the #1 best baby product we received. We're still using it at 2 years old.

ETA: I will order a second camera when the next baby arrives so I can see them both (channel A & channel B) on the same monitor. Love that!

Message edited 8/25/2008 5:49:01 PM.

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Where do you have the camera placed?
Right now, its on the ledge of the crib. Luckily it's wide enough, that we put the camera there. But once ds is big enough and more mobile, we'll probably put it on the wall shelf we have right next to the crib.


I hear a lot of static. is this normal?
I would say no that's not normal. I don't have a problem at all with mine.


are you happy with it?
YES!!!! 100% yes!!! It is so easy and convenient. I carry it with me everywhere and love being able to see the little guy. I would recommend this monitor to everyone and anyone looking for one!


should i have gotten the bigger monitor with the 7 inch screen?
The handheld is definitely the way to go! The convenience factor of it makes it worth it!

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Message edited 8/25/2008 6:33:31 PM.

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i LOVE ours... the handheld is perfect... we mounted the camera on the wall next to the crib-

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i love this monitor too and i'm glad to have the handheld. we have the camera over the crib. ours doesn't have static but kind of hums when the volume hits a certain point.

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love love love this monitor! No shouldnt hear much static, could be interfering with cell phone , portable phone, sometimes when mine rings I get static but its quick and over quick. Call the company or email them. they have excellent customer service, I broke the clip and they sent me overnight one free... I too anm goit to add onto it with next DC...
I used to have it on top of crib and when DDwas able to stand in crib I put it up on her shelf. Now its in BIG girl room up high on shelf..

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I love love love mine. I agree that it was the #1 baby gift I've recieved. As for your questions:

We kept ours on the side of the crib until just a few weeks ago (DS started grabbing at it and trying to chew the antennae). Now its mounted above the crib.

I hear static w/mine at times, but its usually when the volume is up high. So I would say some is normal, but not too much.

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Its on the wall above the crib. I do get some static, not much though. I LOVE IT...14 months now and love it just as much as day 1.

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Where do you have the camera placed?
We put a shelf over the crib and place it there for night time. If she's napping in her pack in play, we have a shelf over that as well and move the base.
I would be careful of putting it on any type of soft material. The base can get hot.

I hear a lot of static. is this normal?
Yes. As long as it is not all that you hear. It happens sporatically.

are you happy with it?
Absolutely! My absolute favorite item. I can't believe people live without it.

should i have gotten the bigger monitor with the 7 inch screen?
No. the handheld is so convenient.

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Posted by livy820

I just bought the summer handheld video monitor. i want to try and have DD sleep in her own room (she's almost 4 months).

If you have the video monitor:

Where do you have the camera placed?

I hear a lot of static. is this normal?

are you happy with it?

should i have gotten the bigger monitor with the 7 inch screen?

thanks

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I have the summer as well -
-static sometimes, I noticed when it is next to the computer. Also, have you tried switching channels? (I know, probably the first thing you did!)
-I'm happy with most of it - but I think the battery dies a little fast
-I like the handheld - during the day, we plug it into our small tv in the kitchen