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“..Shall I put the Fire on?” A discussion of the options when purchasing Fireguards

2010-09-30T05:06:00.000-07:00

As the nights start to draw in alarmingly quickly (did anyone else seem to blink and miss out on the long August evenings?), the temperatures are dropping and it’s time to start thinking about changing the central heating, and for some of us, time to start preparing the fireplace.

For those of us with children, fireguards are an absolute necessity. A fireplace should never be lit without a fire where there are children or pets in the home. Children will find the licking flames enchanting, without understanding just how dangerous they are. Pets will love the warmth, and will lie as close as possible to the fire, again without understanding the threat that fires pose to them. Fireguards create a barrier to protect your children, pets, and yourselves, from any threat.

We can all remember the fireguards that were available and popular when we were children, wire mesh grates that surrounded the fireplace, and were folded up and put in the attic as soon as the first daffodils of spring popped up. This type is still available, and very popular. Some manufacturers like Clippasafe and Lindam have moved on from the classic wire-mesh box look, and have added charming details, like a domed mesh top that brings a classic and vintage look to any living room. These are also fairly cheap and perform the task as well as any from our childhoods. And just like those fireguards of old, they are easily folded down and packed away when not required.

BabyDan have gone one further than the other fireguard manufacturers, utilising the same system they pioneered for their bestselling BabyDan Configure Gates, to create a 5-panel fireguard system called the BabyDan Hearth Gate. BabyDan Hearth Gate attaches to the walls at either end, and is comprises of five 60cm panels that can be fixed at any angle to one another. BabyDan Hearth Gate allows you to adjust the position of each panel to create a safe zone around your fire, as large or small as you see fit. It is also possible to purchase additional panels to extend and expand the BabyDan Hearth Gate, to measure up to 900cm in length! In any home, thats quite quite some fireguard! The centre panel of the BabyDan Hearth Gate is an easy to use gate; allowing access to the fireplace for adults.

One of the best points of the BabyDan Hearth Gate is the sheer flexibility of it. BabyDan Hearth Gate can be used in so many ways other than just a fire guard. By removing or adding panels it can be transformed in seconds in to a Stair Safety Gate, Room Divider, or even a Baby Playpen. Having a fireguard that can become so much more to you than a just fireguard is a value that cannot be ignored, and makes the BabyDan Hearth Gate useful all year round.

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Online Baby Monitors: The latest innovation in Baby Monitors

2010-09-14T07:08:00.000-07:00

As technologies in mobile phones and home computers advance, so do the technologies for monitoring your children. ‘Integration’ and ‘synching’ are the current buzz-words in technological circles, and this is true in Baby Monitors too.

Baby Monitors that can be accessed from Mobile Phones and computers are the new ‘in-thing’, with manufacturers like Y-Cam, Trendnet and D-Link all manufacturing Baby Monitors that can be accessed from your iPhone, Blackberry, Laptop or home PC. Many of the monitors are connect wirelessly via your home router, making them even more convenient to install and use.

Y-cam have taken the integration to the next level, releasing a iPhone App tailored specifically to connecting to your Y-cam at home. This free app available from the App Store on any iPhone or iPod Touch, connects instantly and securely to your Y-Cam, even allowing you to view multiple locations at once.

Further integration options are offered on many Online Baby Monitors, with the ability to set email alerts when movement is detected. With many people receiving their emails on handheld devices, this is a subtle yet brilliant addition to this booming market.

Harnessing the power of the internet has given Video Baby Monitors a now unlimited range; say you are away on business in Hong Kong (or Slough, for the non-international businessmen out there), and you want to see how your child is back home in the UK. It is as simple as opening a web browser and logging in to the secure connection direct to your baby’s nursery. With some models it is even possible to hear and talk to your child from the other corner of the globe. Online IP Baby Monitors will also allow you to record your child’s precious moments to a PC or laptop, saving them for you to share later.

As with many things on the internet, there is always the question of security and safety; will anyone else be able to see my child on the internet? The simple answer is NO. The only people who will be able to see your child are the people you give the access password to. Many Online Baby Monitors support the latest developments in internet and wireless security, being compatible with many of the leading advanced encryption systems including WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP) and WPA2-PSK. With these measures in place, your connection between you and your child is safe, secure and unique.

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Review: Samsonite Messenger Changing Bag

2010-08-27T05:32:00.000-07:00

Baby Changing Bags are one of those items that every parent needs amongst their first baby purchases, and many of them will be used for more than one child at some point in their lives. Samsonite have released the Messenger Changing Bag with this in mind; an ultra-high quality product at a very reasonable price, Samsonite Messenger Changing Bag is a very viable option designed for every parent’s budget.

Samsonite Messenger Changing Bag is manufactured out of high-quality, highly durable weaved polyester in a range of colours, its design is modern yet elegant, and completely unisex (gone are the days of changing bags being designed to emulate handbags, the Messenger Changing Bag will suit even the least metrosexual men). It is also loaded with convenient pockets and features to make your life easier; an easy access bottle pocket on the one end of the bag is mirrored at the other end with a zip-up pocket for keys, a purse or wallet. There is also a convenient secure pocket on the strap for a mobile phone. One really great feature that we liked from the Messenger Changing Bag was the detachable Soother holder pod that can be removed when required. Even this small detail is manufactured to the highest standard.

Samsonite have designed the Messenger Changing Bag with ease of use in mind. Gone are often-fiddly buttons, or toggles to hold the bag closed, instead there are two powerful magnets, with corresponding magnets on the closing flap; the Messenger Changing Bag is as easy to open as lifting the flap, however it will not open without you deliberately opening it. It is the small details that make the Messenger Changing Bag such a great product.

Inside the Messenger Changing Bag there are a number of pockets for storage of all those important little items. Inset in to the easy wipe-clean interior fabric, these pockets have been deliberately designed out of fine mesh so that nothing will fall out, yet you can see everything you need to find in an emergency. There is also a very adequately sized Changing Mat.

One of the best qualities of the Samsonite Messenger Changing Bag, is the sheer storage capacity. Despite its relatively modest size (40x25x15cm), the main pocket offers over 13ltrs of storage space (thats a lot of nappies and dummies to you dads out there). With this much space, it is hard to imagine an occasion or event that could require you to take a larger bag for your baby’s everyday items.

Designed and Manufactured to the usual high standards that Samsonite provide; it is hard to ignore the excellence of the Messenger Changing Bag. With excellent quality and a number of ingenious touches, they really have created a Changing Bag that will be useful and last for a very long time.

Click here to view and purchase the Samsonite Messenger Baby Changing Bag from BabySecurity

Review: Pet Safety Gates

2010-08-26T10:40:00.000-07:00

A relative newcomer to the world of the Safety Gate is the Pet Gate. Not so long ago, it was not possible to buy a Pet Safety Gate, however at BabySecurity we took many calls asking if such a thing was available. At the time the range was limited at best, we often suggested customers should purchase a Safety Gate from the limited Tall Safety Gates available.

The main feature of the Pet Gate that sets it apart from standard Baby Safety Gates, is additional height. Most Baby Stair Gates stand approximately 70-80cm tall. Pet Gates measure in at around the 100-110cm mark, offering almost 50% greater height than other Safety Gates. This additional height makes them a difficult obstacle for most household pets.

Many pet owners find themselves in a situation where, for one reason or another, they would like to restrict the movement of their pets through their home. For example they prefer to have their dog kept out of the kitchen whilst cooking, Pet Gates are ideal for this.

It would appear that the manufacturers of Stair Gates listened to the consuming public, and now there are now EIGHT pet safety gates available from BabySecurity; from reputable manufacturers like BabyDan and Bettacare. Made to the same high standards as Baby Safety Gates, Pet Gates are just as easy to install and use, and often come with additional features unique to Pet Gates.

Bettacare manufacture a Pressure Fit Dog Gate with an integrated lockable cat flap; this great addition makes it even easier to use in a home with more than one pet. It is worth noting that despite the Pet Gates effectiveness in restricting the movements of larger pets around the home, the more athletic cats may not have a problem with vaulting over them, even at their considerable height.

Emmay produce a range of Extra Tall, Extra Wide Safety Gates, that are available in both black or white; suitable for almost any home. With the use of extensions, Emmay Stair Gates can be even be extended up to 162cm; big enough for almost any application.

While Emmay provide a range of Pet Gates for larger widths of openings, BabyDan have realised that even people in smaller homes have pets that can be a little too adventurous for their liking, and have designed a Pet Safety Gate that is suitable for use in narrow openings, from 63cm and upwards. With an extremely easy to use design, the BabyDan Streamline Pet Gate is a subtle and unobtrusive design that will match the decor in any home. BabyDan Streamline also has bars that are designed to be a very narrow distance apart, making it harder for cats to be able to sneak between them. In one customer review, a lady mentioned that her cat had developed a habit of trying to jump in the moses basket with her 18-day-old baby, and the BabyDan Streamline had proved the perfect foil to the over adventurous feline; leaving it unable to enter the room where the baby was sleeping.

With the growing range of Pet Safety Gates available to purchase today from BabySecurity, there is one for every home, pet and budget!

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Review: Bebetel Bluetooth Long Range Baby Monitor

2010-08-24T10:30:00.000-07:00

When looking to purchase a baby monitor, it is very common to see a range between 100 and 300 metres; now imagine the shock at finding a baby monitor with a range that is UNLIMITED.

The Bebetel Bluetooth Baby Monitor is that Baby Monitor. With the Bebetel Bluetooth, it is possible to monitor your child from ANYWHERE in the world. Utilising mobile phone signals, you can be alerted whenever there are problems in the nursery.

HOW BEBETEL BLUETOOTH WORKS...

When you first receive your Bebetel Bluetooth, you are only a couple of steps away from limitless baby monitoring. As the name suggests, the Bebetel Bluetooth is connected via Bluetooth to a mobile phone (which is left near the Bebetel unit), then whenever there is a noise in your child’s room, the Bebetel will dial out on the mobile phone, to whatever number you tell it to call. It really is that simple! As the Bebetel utilises the connection the paired mobile phone has to the mobile network, the connection is as strong as your phone signal.

Bebetel Bluetooth is also loaded with features; like many of the best Baby Monitors available currently, you are able to talk to your child whilst on your way to their room to comfort them. Bebetel have taken this one step further however, in that you can ‘call’ the Bebetel Bluetooth, allowing you to initiate contact with your child, and check to make sure they are ok. This unique feature extends the life of the monitor beyond when your baby is still very young. Older children can reach you at any time by simply pressing any button on the front of the Bebetel Bluetooth.

Designed by Swiss Electronics Specialists Bebetel, the Bebetel Bluetooth utilises the latest technology to provide a link between you and your child. The simplistic design of the Bluetooth Baby Monitor makes it very intuitive to use, with only a couple of buttons providing a number of versatile features. Manufactured to comply with all CE regulations, Bebetel Bluetooth has been tested to ensure it meets with the highest standards of design and production.

Bebetel Bluetooth is ideal for holidays, where it can either be connected to a mobile phone via Bluetooth, or to a hotel’s internal telephone system with the included wire. With peace of mind, parents are left free to go to the hotel bar for a drink or use the other facilities. These functions can also be put to use at home, if you are having a barbecue or simply enjoying an evening in the garden.

Due to its unique transmission method, using telephone systems rather than traditional Baby Monitor transmission techniques; Bebetel Bluetooth goes beyond the basic limitations of the baby monitors of old. Gone are the days where parents were forced to stay within a certain distance of their children; limiting their use of their own garden and home. With Bebetel Bluetooth parents are free to enjoy themselves at home, on holiday, wherever they may be; safe in the knowledge that their child is safe and can reach them whenever they wish.

Bebetel Bluetooth is truly a revolutionary product in the Baby Monitor market. Using new and growing technologies, Bebetel have re-invented the Baby Monitor, removing the possibility for a small transmission range and its side effects, and replacing it with limitless baby monitoring, and a new freedom for parents.

Click here to view and purchase the Bebetel Bluetooth Long Range Baby Monitor from BabySecurity

(Please note Baby Monitors are not a replacement for responsible parenting, and babies should be constantly monitored in person to ensure their safety)

Review: Outlook Shade-a-Babe UV Buggy Sun Shades

2010-08-23T03:23:00.000-07:00

In the second of our new Reviews feature, BabySecurity.co.uk discuss the Outlook Shade-a-Babe Buggy Shades; we hope you enjoy reading all about them!

During the Summer months, we all know the dangers of the Sun to our skin. It is more important than ever to reach for the sunscreen, slip on a tshirt and slap on a hat, and for no one is it more important than for your children.

Young skin is more susceptible to burning in the bright sunshine as it has yet to develop any inbuilt resistance to the sun’s effects. Whilst everyone remembers to apply sun tan lotion on the beach and by the pool, we quite often forget that whilst we’re walking around and feeling a breeze, the Sun is still beating down on us doing potential damage to our skin.

Baby Shades for Buggys and Prams are a great way to protect your children from UV rays, and provide a great shady haven from the hot weather. The Outlook Shade-a-Babe range are particularly excellent, utilising durable yet lightweight fabrics, manufactured to block out UV rays (with an effective capacity of 99.9%).

Outlook Shade-a-Babe UV Buggy Sunshades are available in a wide range of colours, ensuring there is one to match every taste and style. The uppermost panel of Outlook Shade-a-Babe Shades is manufactured with a three layers of protection for your child : lightweight UPF50+ material – the highest Ultraviolet Protection Factor rating available for fabrics forms the top layer, with two layers of ultra-fine yet thick mesh to add extra protection from the sun and insects. This large canopy provides a great shade over the child’s face, meaning they are less likely to be dazzled by the Sun (a nasty experience for an adult, let alone a child). The lower half of the Outlook Shade-a-Babe Shade is manufactured from the same fine mesh as the upper panel, this works perfectly to reduce the amount of ambient sunlight inside the Buggy Shade, and also acts as an insect net, stopping all airborn nasties from flying near and upsetting your child.

One particularly good feature of the Outlook range is that the front panel of the UV Shade can be zipped down, making it easy to pass things to your child, and allow them to climb out if they like. This front panel easily folds away in to a handy pocket on the below the opening; allowing quick and easy stowage as necessary.

The every single detail of the Outlook Shade-a-Babe shouts "easy use". With large, strong Velcro tabs to hold the Buggy Shade in place, and chunky, easy to grip zip handles; it is very clear this is a high quality, ultra-durable product.

As we reach the end of the summer months, hot days are still cropping up here and there, and the Outlook Shade-a-Babe is a perfect accompaniment for days out in the sun. Lightweight, easy to install, it is a must for every car boot, ready for action as and when required.

Click Here to view and purchase from the Outlook Shade-a-Babe Sunshade Range from BabySecurity.

Review: Luvion Grand Elite Baby Monitor

2010-08-13T07:42:00.000-07:00

In the first of a new feature on BabySecurity's Blog, we have reviewed the all-new Luvion Grand Elite Digital Video Baby Monitor. We hope you enjoy the review (and the Baby Monitor) as much as we did writing it (and using it)!

The Luvion Grand Elite is the latest, and possibly best, Digital Video Baby Monitor to hit the UK. Incorporating the most-wanted features of other leading Baby Monitors, it is simply one of the best appointed Baby Monitors yet.

When first opening the packaging for the Luvion Grand Elite, it is clear this is a truly high-end product. The matte black finish of the coffin-style box has a luxurious feel, and a reassuring weight to it, and easily slides open to reveal the Baby Monitor, set in custom fit, black foam. At first glance, the feature that stands out immediately is the sheer size of the screen. At 3.5 inches, the Grand Elite has a screen equal to the largest screens available on Digital Video Baby Monitors, though no other manufacturer has shoe-horned a screen that large, in to a parent unit so small; at a mere 16mm depth, the Luvion Grand Elite has the thinnest parent unit available today (making it extremely portable). Looks-wise, the parent unit is very minimalist, cast in white, gloss plastic, with the large screen dominating the front panel, and three buttons set in to the right of the facia: Menu, Scan, and a 4-way D-Pad which doubles up as the volume control. Running up the left side of the impressive-sized screen are six LED bars, invisible when not in use, which give a visual indicator of noise being transmitted from the Baby Unit. This is particularly useful when the volume is reduced on the parent unit, allowing it to be run effectively in complete silence.

The rest of the controls for the Luvion Grand Elite are spaced down the thin outer edges of the parent unit, Giving a very clean look and finish to the product. These controls and features include 2-way Talkback, lullabies and nightlights on the Camera Unit (all being remotely controlled, which is a labour-saving addition). One thing that truly sets the Luvion Grand Elite apart however, is its amazing connectivity. As with Luvion’s first Baby Monitor, the Luvion Platinum Digital, the Grand Elite can be connected to a television, which is particularly excellent when used in conjunction with ‘Picture in Picture’ viewing, available on most modern shows. This feature allows parents to maintain a watchful eye on their children, whilst not missing any of their favourite television. New and unique to the Grand Elite however, is the ability to input a Micro-SD card in to the Parent Unit, and record up to 16 hours of your baby’s finest moments on to one Micro-SD. While this feature may seem superfluous, would it not be nice to have the option of capturing some of your baby’s cutest moments?

When setting up the Baby Monitor for the first time, it is clear that the Luvion Grand Elite was designed with plug-n-play in mind. The out of the box equipment included is at the optimum amount; all the wiring you could need, and none of the additional detritus that will end up cluttering up a drawer. Neatly packaged in the box are the essential power leads for both Parent and Baby Unit, a convenient charger dock for the Parent Unit (which doubles as a stand), the AV cable necessary for connection to a television, a user manual, and thoughtfully, the screws that will be required if the user wishes to wall-mount the Camera Unit in the baby’s room.

From plugging in the Parent and Baby Units in their relative spots around the home; set up takes as long as flipping a switch. The included Camera Unit is paired with the Parent Unit straight out of the box, and takes a few seconds to achieve a connection, after which all functions are available. Adding extra Camera Units – The Luvion Grand Elite can receive signals from up to four at a time – is a very quick process, setting up the camera in the correct spot then selecting a menu option on the parent unit will pair the two together quickly. When receiving more than one signal at a time, the Parent Unit can be set to flip between the active cameras every few seconds, or can be manually switched between one camera and the other.

Once your Grand Elite Monitor System is up and running, you will be pleasantly surprised at just how excellent the reception quality is. Video Baby Monitors in the past have suffered from either a low quality signal, or a low quality image from a poor screen size. Utilising encrypted digital technology for security and quality, the Luvion Grand Elite provides almost HD quality images, and the crispest audio available on a Digital Video Baby Monitor. In our tests, the baby unit was placed next to a radio in another part of the building, and the parent unit on a desk. Once the connection was achieved, it would be completely reasonable to believe that the radio was in our office, such is the quality of the transmission, and the speaker installed in the Parent Unit.

Of course it would be impossible to discuss the performance of any Video Baby Monitor without testing it in low-light conditions – this is when Baby Monitors get the most use. The Luvion Grand Elite has an impressive depth of field, and very little loss in quality when in strong darkness. It is worth noting for parents new to video baby monitoring, night vision works entirely in black and white, often with a slightly green tinge. The Luvion Grand Elite works as such, and really stands out in this area with its 5 metre depth of vision, with competitors often struggling beyond 2 metres.

In conclusion, the Luvion Grand Elite Digital Video Baby Monitor is truly a revolutionary product in its field. Drawing together the superior elements of other leading Baby Monitors, and combining them in a beautifully styled and compact unit with excellent build quality, Luvion have produced an instant market-leader. The Grand Elite has taken its place at the top of the food chain, and will become the measuring stick against which all Video Baby Monitors must be compared.

Click here to purchase the Luvion Grand Elite Digital Video Baby Monitor from BabySecurity

Baby Monitor Bundle Deals: Saving Money on Baby Safety

2010-08-12T07:43:00.000-07:00

When looking around to purchase a Baby Monitor, particularly the first Baby Monitor for your newborn, the number of options can see daunting. With so many types of monitor, how is one supposed to choose?
BabySecurity have made the task much easier, by arranging their Baby Monitors in to convenient bundle deals; offering a saving on the combined price and meaning that both monitors can be purchased together – so much less hassle!

The two main types of Monitors that are available in a Bundle are a standard Baby Monitor, for monitoring your child from another room, and a Baby Breathing Monitor, which will ensure your young baby is not having any difficulty in breathing. Very often people like to have both when their child is very young, as the sound alerts from the Baby Breathing Monitor can be then be heard through the Baby Monitor, along with the regular noises heard in the nursery. Once the child no longer needs a Breathing Monitor, usually past the age of 12 months, the Baby Monitor can be used on its own, in the traditional manner.
There are often times when parents may wish to monitor more than one child at a time; for instance when they have a young baby and a toddler that they would like to supervise. Baby Monitor Bundle Deals are available from BabySecurity where you can purchase a Video Baby Monitor, and an Additional Camera together, and make a saving on the total cost.

BabySecurity understand that some customers would only like one monitor, however they would still appreciate the opportunity to make a saving on other electrical items they need for their nursery. To cater for this need, BabySecurity now offer a range of Baby Monitors with other products in Bundles, for instance the revolutionary Thermofocus Infra-Red Thermometer, which can take a temperature in seconds and requires no contact or invasive procedure to do so. Thermofocus can be purchased in a Baby Monitor Bundle with a number of different Baby Monitors, offering the opportunity to purchase a truly innovative home medical product as part of a really good deal.

Baby Security has gathered the best in Baby Breathing Monitors and Nursery Safety Electricals, and paired them in Bundle Deals with the most popular Audio Baby Monitors or Video Baby Monitors, meaning you can pick up both items at once. A great way to save time, and money!

Click here to purchase from BabySecurity's range of Baby Monitor Bundles.

Baby Breathing Monitors: “The Best Bit of Kit for any New Mum!”

2010-08-09T06:57:00.000-07:00

One of the big advances in Baby Monitor Technology in the last couple of years has been the innovation of Baby Breathing Sensor Monitors for use in the home. The technology behind the new must-have items has been in use in maternity wards and baby clinics across the UK for some time, however it is now making its way in to Nurseries across the country.
Apnea, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), is one of the leading causes of death in babies under 12mths old. Baby Breathing Sensor Monitors are the first line of defence for your child against such things happening. As soon as your baby’s breathing becomes abnormal, your Baby Breathing Monitor will alert you that lifesaving action is needed.

Utilising a large sensor pad that is placed under the baby’s mattress in the cot, Baby Breathing Monitors constantly monitor the baby’s breathing, checking for any slowing or stoppages in breathing. If there are any abnormalities, the Baby Breathing Monitor will give an alert to make you aware of the difficulties your child may be having.

Baby Breathing Monitors are available at a range of prices, ensuring there is one for every budget. The question begs however, am I endangering my child’s life by buying a cheap Baby Breathing Monitor? To discuss this further, we shall compare the options available in Baby Breathing Monitors, one from the lower end of the price bracket, and one from the higher end.

Tomy TSP500 Baby Breathing Monitor retails at £39.99, and is one of the less expensive Baby Breathing Monitors available. As you would expect with products from the Tomy brand, it is of the highest quality, and is very well designed, looking stylish in any nursery. One of the key areas when discussing Baby Breathing Monitors is the size of the pad that lies underneath your baby to detect their breathing movements. The larger the pad, the greater the effective area the Monitor can detect movement over. The Tomy TSP500 has a Sensor Mat with dimensions 32x21cm (in relative terms, slightly larger than an A4 sheet). When comparing this to the size of the average baby, it is a fairly good size, and sure to be adequate for most children, as long as the child is not prone to move around the cot whilst they sleep (if the child moves off the mat in their sleep, you will get a ‘false alarm’, and be rushed through to the nursery panicking, only to find your child is well, and merely snuggling in a corner of the cot.

To give comparison, it is worth comparing the Tomy TSP500 to one of the higher priced Baby Breathing Monitors, the Nanny BM02 Baby Breathing Monitor. The BM02 Baby Monitor retails at £69.99, and is produced by Nanny Monitor, a Specialist company who only produce the Baby Breathing Monitors, drawing on considerable experience to produce a high-quality product. One of the major points of the BM02 Respiratory Monitor is the very considerable size of the Baby Breathing Effort Sensor; 50x30cm. This is well over twice the surface area of the Tomy TSP500, and will cover a much, much larger area of the cot, guaranteeing a lesser chance of false alarms in the night than the smaller sensor pad of the Tomy. The Nanny BM02 Breathing Effort Monitor also comes with Medical Approval as a Baby Apnea Sensor, and can be upgraded to include an extra Sensor Pad, unlike the TSP500 which is limited to one sensor pad.

Another Baby Breathing Monitor in a similar range to the Nanny BM02, is the BabySense 2 Sensor Mat Baby Monitor. Priced at £74.99, the BabySense 2 is another Medically-Approved Baby Breathing Monitor, however it features TWO sensor pads, each with an area comparable to an A4 sheet. With the two sensor pads placed slightly spaced apart under the mattress in your child’s cot or crib, it drastically reduces the chances of them accidentally moving off the pads in their sleep, meaning they are protected all night long. The BabySense 2 is constantly rated very highly, with consumers giving it a robust 5 stars out of 5, and utilises the technology advanced in Hospitals worldwide to give a superior product with excellent detection abilities.

When discussing the performance of the three Baby Breathing Effort Monitors, it is worthwhile noting that all perform extremely well, being finely tuned to detect the minute movements of your baby’s breathing. The Tomy however may suffer from having a significantly smaller sensor pad than the Nanny BM02 and the BabySense 2, meaning its effective detection area is less. Tomy however may have combated this downfall with an innovation unique to the TSP500 Baby Monitor.

Tomy’s TSP500, whilst a very suitable standalone Baby Breathing Monitor, can also be connected to the other Baby Monitors in the Tomy range, meaning any alerts that are triggered will be instantly transmitted to you via the Baby Monitor Parent Unit. This connectivity is totally unique to the Tomy TSP500, and is a feature that has not yet been added to any other Baby Breathing Sensor Monitor. This alone makes it a very viable option when choosing a Baby Monitor.

To purchase any of the Baby Breathing Monitors mentioned from the BabySecurity range click here

Keeping Baby Safe in the Sun...

2010-08-05T02:37:00.000-07:00

When travelling with your child, it is always a high priority to keep your child safe, and comfortable whilst in strange environments. The best ways to achieve this are with specially designed, lightweight travel cots. A number of leading brands such as Little Life, NScessity, and Samsonite produce a range of these baby travel cots that can be erected in seconds, and give your baby a safe, cosy environment no matter where they are in the world.

The Sun’s UV rays can be very harmful to your child, and portable UV Travel Tents from NScessity and Samsonite are a great way to keep your baby safe on the beach, around the pool, or even in the garden at home. UV Tents come in a range of colours, sizes and styles which can be erected in seconds, leaving you free to enjoy quality time with your child. Manufactured from lightweight SPF rated fabrics, they provide a shady haven for your little one from the Sun’s rays and designed with ease of use in mind, UV Travel Tents offer almost instant protection for your child.

Some of the UV Travels Tents currently available can be utilised as a travel cot, making them ideal for naptimes when you are on the go. With in-built mesh panels, UV travel tents allow a cool breeze to flow through, keeping your child cool, whilst still in the shade. The mesh panels in UV Tents are specifically designed to be insect-proof, meaning that whilst in their UV Travel Tent, your child is protected from the native creepy-crawlies.

Many UV Travel Tents are very versatile, offering a number of uses, making them a very economical purchase. Easily stowed away for use in the sun on holiday, they can also be utilised as a travel cot for naptimes and weekends away, when you get home they can also be quickly popped up in the garden making a great play tent or den for your children.

To view and purchase from BabySecurity's UV Travel Tent Range click here.

Insect Nets: The Holiday Essential Your Baby Cannot Do Without

2010-08-03T03:32:00.000-07:00

We all know the perils of insect bites and stings when on holiday. We also know how painful they can be, even as adults. Imagine the discomfort they can course for your children!

With the recent Malaria scare suffered by X-Factor Judge and Pop Star, Cheryl Cole, protection from insect bites both at home and abroad has really hit the headlines. It is particularly important to protect small children from mosquitoes, wasps etc; as their immune systems are not yet developed to a state where they can fight off potentially dangerous diseases and viruses that can be spread by insects.

Insect Nets for cots, prams and pushchairs are particularly usefull in this respect. Both cheap to buy and easy to fit, Insect Nets are an absolute must when packing your case for a holiday in the sun. Manufactured from lightweight mesh, Insect Nets allow a breeze to flow through, keeping your baby cool whilst still protecting from biting bugs. At such low prices, they are a bargain no parent can be without when travelling abroad with their children.

Insect Nets are available in a wide range of sizes, and for a number of applications. BabyDan manufacture a custom fit Insect Net for their range of Travel Cots. The tailor-made Insect Net slips easily over the edges of the Travel Cot, leaving no gaps through which insects could fly. Attachable in seconds, no parent can afford to be without one. Clippasafe make a wide range of Universal Insect Nets, for a variety of applications, including Car Seats, Travel Cots, Pushchairs and Prams. With such an expansive range of Baby Safety Nets, there is one for every possible need.

A variation of the Insect Net is now becoming more and more popular with parents is the Cat Net. Similar in construction to the Insect Net, Cat Nets are produced with a stronger mesh to withstand the possible impact of an inquisitive pet. All too common is the unfortunate situation of a curious cat wanting to investigate more closely a new addition to the family, and jumping in to the cot next to baby. Cat Nets combat this problem by providing a suspended, breathable protective layer over your child, protecting them from unintentional harm.

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Child Safety Window Guards: The new way to protect your children in your home.

2010-07-30T03:51:00.000-07:00

BabySecurity now stock the Homeguard Child Safety Window Barrier, a great new product for babyproofing your home. An innovative product, it fulfils a very important need in your home, especially during the warm summer months when a breeze from an open window is a welcome respite from the barmy summer days (if you are lucky to live in a place where it gets ‘barmy’).

An adult opening window means fresh air and normally there is no problem because many windows, especially double glazed ones, do not normally open wide enough to be a threat to adults. However babies, infant and toddlers will be curious and could endanger themselves by climbing through the gap. The Child Safety Window Guard from Homeguard is perfect for this purpose; being custom-made to fit YOUR windows, it provides a solid barrier to prevent your child from climbing beyond the window ledge (whilst still letting through light and air). The Child Safety Window Guard is even suitable for awkwardly-shaped windows, and can be painted in a range of colours to suit your home (please note it is not possible however to duplicate existing paintwork).

Suitable for children up to 5 Years Old, The window barriers are installed to provide child protection and they can be removed quickly and easily in the case of fire. For more information see this letter from the Fire Service. It is also worth noting that as all newly installed windows are required by law to have opening panes wide enough to allow escape in the event of fire, the Child Window Guard is perfect for this purpose due to its easy removal in an emergency.

All Child Window Guards are custom-made to order and the manufacturer/Installer will contact you before manufacturing your child safety window guard. They will discuss any unique requirements for your window and advise you of any special requirements. Only then will your window guard be manufactured and shipped to you ready for installation. All this, and the Window Safety Barrier starts from little over £100, a small price to pay for peace of mind and the safety of your children.

Child Safety Window Guards are intended for internal use in your home. They can however be fitted externally if desired. When the manufacturer contacts you to discuss your Window Guard, you can request a suitable paint finish, which will be weather and rust-proof.

The Child Safety Window Barrier can be ordered from BabySecurity, and delivery from the manufacturer in the UK will normally take place within 10 Days.

Options in Buying Digital Video Baby Monitors

2010-07-30T02:17:00.000-07:00

With the myriad of manufacturers now introducing Digital Video Baby Monitors, it is now possible to purchase a monitor for every household need.

Digital Technology in Baby Monitors has allowed manufacturers to expand the feature sets available to parents, with options now including cameras that can be moved from the parent unit (you too can become the Spielberg of your child’s nursery), and Baby Monitor Systems with multiple cameras, great for families with more than one child.

One advance that is now coming to the forefront of Baby Monitor technology is their connectivity to other items around the home. The Luvion Platinum Digital Baby Monitor, comes with the ability and all necessary wiring, to be connected to a Television. While this may seem like frivolous gimmickry, many modern televisions allow for ‘Picture in Picture’ viewing, meaning you can view your Video Baby Monitor in the corner of your regular television screen, so you are immediately aware if your baby is in distress. This also adds the great feature of being able to watch your baby on a much larger screen than is provided on the Parent Unit of the Digital Video Baby Monitor.

As parents, it is common knowledge amongst us that as your babies grow from children, they have a tendency to increase their mobility round their cot/bed. For the adventurous baby, a Digital Video Baby Monitor with a remotely controllable Camera is absolutely perfect. The Summer Infant Baby Zoom Monitor has just such a camera, allowing for a much wider angle of viewing, with the ability to both scan horizontally and pan vertically for a precise view of your child. Added to this, the Baby Zoom also (as the name suggests), has the ability to zoom in on your child; ideal if the only safe place to stand the Baby Unit of the Monitor is some distance from where the child will be sleeping.

There is one downside to the rapid expansion in the Digital Video Baby Monitor market, which is that as there are so many features and abilities available to parents, it will be hard to choose which Baby Monitor will best cater to your needs. BabySecurity’s expert customer service staff are on hand to discuss the options with you, and will be able to advise on which Monitor may be best suited to you and your family.

Digital Video Baby Monitors: The Latest Technology For Looking After Baby

2010-07-26T07:06:00.000-07:00

With the massive advances in transmission technologies in recent years, namely the boom in wireless and Wi-Fi technology, it is little wonder that the manufacturers of Baby Monitors have already taken their seats on the bandwagon.

With the introduction of Digital transmission in to Baby Monitors, manufacturers are now able to provide a secure, clear link between you and your child. Unlike Analogue Baby Monitors, Digital Baby Monitor units are linked to one another; the parent unit will only receive the transmissions from its paired baby unit. In the most simple terms, you can only hear your baby, and no one else can.

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With the use of DECT transmission (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications), Baby Monitor manufacturers such as Summer Infant, Luvion and Motorola are able to transcend the previous problems suffered by Baby Monitors – hissing static interference. Many of the traditional Baby Monitors utilised a very narrow wavelength of transmission, meaning they could at times receive cross-communications between one another. We have all heard the urban legend, “I could hear my next door neighbour’s baby crying through my Baby Monitor...”. They also worked on a very similar wavelength to other household items, eg. Wireless Broadband and cordless telephones. With the introduction of Digital Technology, this is no longer the case. Many brands of Digital Baby Monitor have 100+ channels that they can transmit over; this means that the Baby Monitor will scan for the channel with the very best signal, and lock on to it; meaning you will always receive the best signal possible. All this combines to give you a strong, secure, and private link to your child.

The Digital technology has particularly come to the forefront when put to use in transmission of Video Signals. By delivering a clear, secure signal, Digital Video Baby Monitors allow peace of mind for parents knowing that they are able to keep an eye on their children in total privacy, and without the threat of hissing, crackling or static interference that were a constant possibility with traditional Video Baby Monitors.

BabySecurity sell an expansive range of Digital Video Baby Monitors , with one to suit with every need and budget.