David Lock

Hi,


At the end of the week we will have someone stay with us who is recovering from a long stint in hospital. This is an adult but whose mobility is poor and will need help. For a few weeks we will have a carer staying overnight whose prime job is to see patient is OK during the night or needs some help - e.g. getting to the loo. Patient cannot manage stairs so will stay in a bed I have made up downstairs.


So I need to get some kind of monitor for carer to have so she can respond when needed.


I have done some Google research and have in mind getting a 2-way communication monitor with a signal that will go through a standard ceiling and wooden floor. Some of these monitors have a video included so you can see what is happening to baby. Are these just a gimmick or do they work well in practice. I think one will cost around £50, there is quite a selection on Argos.


So please comment if you have used a monitor and what should I look out for.


Of course if you have a working monitor that is no longer needed then I can give it a good home


Thanks mums and dads,


David

tarmac terror

iTrader: (2)

Do you have a DECT type telephone? I think most of these allow you to call another handset as an extension at no cost, although you will of course need two handsets.

David Lock

Thanks TT. I'll check this out. david

bustaMOVEs

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I have a camera one you could have for £20 posted

David Lock

Top man


pm on its way, David

JDM_Stig

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if it`s temp you could use a old mobile with bluetooth as a walkie talkie, then your phone just receives, set phone 1 to vox and it will automatically work when it hears any noise.

hth

Matteeboy

We have a digital one from Tomy; does all the things listed and wasn't expensive. Don't get an analogue signal one; they're rubbish.

modrich

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We've got 2 Motorola MBP 36 baby monitors, brilliant toy. Has pan/tilt infra red night vision, you can speak calming words to them over the speaker (normally just freaks them out tho...). Can get them 2nd hand for £50 on ebay

lozgti1

Love that advert with the dad slagging off his in laws to his baby while they are all listening downstairs . Lol

RobJenks

Get a bell.