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TL;DR - Invest in a better quality monitor!
We got this off of our registry before our baby was born and we didn't use it since we've been cosleeping (he had severe reflux issues). Now that he's 4 mo and his reflux is improving, we started sleep training. We've only been using this for 3 days and it's awful! The view is so narrow, I had to mount it on the wall near the ceiling (as high as it would go from the outlet) and I still can't see the entire crib. The mic seems ok at this distance, but it could still be better. I tried to use the "eco" feature so the monitor wasn't always on, but it's not sensitive enough in my opinion. The temperature feature is completely inaccurate (it says the room is 77-79°F when it's actually 68-70°F; see photo). As for the picture, you can see the baby, but not details. You can only see if his eyes are open if he's looking toward to camera (can't tell from the side view of his head even when zoomed in; see photo) and you certainly can't see whether or not he's breathing (this became very important when, on the third night, he learned to roll from his back to his front but couldn't roll from his front to his back; we didn't want to wake him if it wasn't necessary). The worst part, though, is the cutting out/ connectivity issues. It happens a LOT (see video). The screen will go black and you lose sound. Then it goes white. Then it either comes back or cuts out completely. Shutting off the monitor and turning it back on does seem to reset it, however it happens so often sometimes that this isn't a viable solution. The instructions from the manufacturer say to keep it 3' away from other wifi devices which is unreasonable if you have a phone, computer, etc. nearby (and who doesn't these days?). The manufacturer also says something to the effect of "bring it closer to the camera." Isn't the point of a monitor to be in a different room? I mean, if the path between the monitor and the camera were "unobstructed," I wouldn't need it because I would be able to see and hear my baby myself! I'd return this but we're obviously past the window of opportunity on that. I put this on the registry because it had good reviews and was a decent price but I regret that immensely. For the sake of your baby's health and your sanity PLEASE choose a different monitor!
March 2019 · Baby Products · verified purchase
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