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Mix it Up! Convert an old baby monitor into a nanny cam and more

Family & Pets
By Erin Renzas on July 2, 2011 in

Tied up nanny

For many parents, purchasing multiple single-use baby products can be frustrating. There's the stroller and highchair and bouncy seat and bassinet and, and--you get the picture. What's more: it gets expensive and you only need these products for a few years, at most! If you're in the market for a new video baby monitor, but aren't so thrilled about dropping a couple hundred dollars on something you'll only need for a small period of time, you may want to consider a network camera. Read more

Turn your smartphone into a baby monitor

Family & Pets
By Erin Renzas on June 18, 2011 in

Withings video baby monitor

Baby gear aficionados are all a-buzz about the latest gizmo: baby monitoring smartphone apps.

Simply, these apps convert your iPhone, Blackberry or Android into a monitoring system by essentially turning your phone into a receiver unit. Run the app on your phone and leave it in your child's room. When your phone detects your child making noise (crying or cooing), it will automatically place a call to a selected secondary number, such as a landline or another mobile phone. You can even set the sensitivity level on most of these apps so you can control how loud or soft your child must be before your phone places the alert call. Read more

Family Affairs: Should parents be able to bring their kids to work?

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By Sarah Burns on February 6, 2010 in

Kid at the office

Anyone who's ever juggled the work and family circus knows balance isn't easy to achieve. However, many offices have begun offering an interesting option. An increasing number of US companies are now allowing parents to take their children to work.

A crying baby in the next cubicle? Cute...or distracting? You be the judge, but know that this trend is growing.

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