About a month ago, our (locked!) house (in a very safe neighborhood!) was broken into during the day while my husband was at work and the boys and I were running errands. I came home in the afternoon, sent the boys in the house to get their shoes off, and started getting the groceries out of the van. I walked in the door to find our safe completely broken open in the front room with the documents strewn around, a couple of pictures knocked off the wall, and the back door still partially open. The boys and I were back in the van and down the street at a friend’s house within record time, and the police responded to my call within minutes.
We got a phone call a couple of weeks later from the detective, who said that they caught the person and had our items back. I was honestly shocked to have gotten that phone call since I thought it was a long shot that anything would be returned! We’ve made a few changes at our house, though, including installing a home security system, and we’ve had LOTS of conversations about it with our four-year-old who is still trying to process what happened and, more importantly to him, why it happened.
In preparation for baby number three to come in the next several weeks, I was thrilled to have the chance to review a video baby monitor from Lorex Baby — especially after this experience! We actually have never owned a baby monitor because I couldn’t imagine that it really would put me at ease; I never feel like I’m able to hear anything on those monitors, outside of shrieks and cries that I can hear just fine without one. A video monitor, though, is a different story. I like the idea of being able to actually see that my baby is snug in his bed without blankets over his face or in places that could potentially cause strangulation.
We were sent the Lorex Sweet Peek digital baby monitor with a wireless camera, and I have to say that my husband has probably had more fun with this item that I ever imagined someone could! Immediately after he had it opened and set up, he and the boys spend a good part of the afternoon going in to the room to dance/play/tell jokes/whatever while the others watched on the monitor. They loved being able to turn on the light and the lullaby music, and they played a rousing game of “walkie-talkies” with the two way talk feature. 🙂
The Sweet Peek includes:
2.4″ Portable LCD Monitor… so you can hold your little one comfortably in the palm of your hand. Enjoy bright, crisp vision by day and night.
Crystal Clear Night Vision… the clearest black and white picture let’s you see every little move they make, even when it’s lights out!
Digital Zoom… use this super function when all you need is a closer look.
Two-Way Talk… while you catch up on emails in the home office, sing your baby to sleep using the monitor’s high-sensitivity microphone.
Soothing Lullabies… classic pre-set lullabies will rock your baby to sleep in no time.
Built-In Nightlight… the wireless camera has a built-in nightlight to softly illuminate the room and help your baby relax into a sweet sleep.
Crisp Sound… you won’t miss a beat when you can tune in to every baby breath.
450 ft Outdoor Wireless Range… this feature ensures that your family is always in the comfort zone.
Accommodates up to 4 Cameras… tots, toddlers and tweens. As your family grows, add three additional wireless cameras and keep an eye on everyone.
Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life… with the power to go all day and all night, you will always have a reliable pair of eyes and ears in the nursery or playroom.
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One Dandy reader will win a Lorex Sweet Peek video baby monitor from Lorex Baby!
** This giveaway is open to U.S. entries only.
** The winner of this giveaway will be posted no later than the morning of Wednesday, July 31st, and emailed within 24 hours. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn.
** This posting and giveaway were sponsored by Lorex Baby, but all opinions are strictly my own.
About Heather Ann
My “baby” is 11 but one of my best friends is due in February and is having her first child. I would love to win this for her. My favorite product on the Lorex Baby stuff would be the Care ‘n’ Share because it has 2 way talk.
I would love the Star Bright. I’m 4 months along with my first and have been looking all over for a great baby monitor!
Would love to have a video baby monitor with two cameras for my twins!
I love this! Crystal clear night vision on this is awesome!!
Would love the video baby monitor
I like the Security DVR
I’d love the video baby monitor
I’d love the Wireless video monitoring system for home as well!
I would love a video baby monitor. I love the option to hook up the monitor to your smart phone!
I have been comparing and researching video monitors the last few weeks (gearing up for #3 to arrive in 6 weeks). we have a sound only monitor but i still find myself getting up in the night to check on my kids. it would be great to not have to walk all the way across the house (kids are on the opposite side of the house) to check on them….which always leads to me being wide awake when i get back in bed. I really like that the monitor can connect with 2 cameras so I could watch both kids rooms. my fav lorex product is probably the new star bright monitor because you can have up to 4 cameras and it has a bigger screen….either way though, video monitoring is awesome!
I like the Video baby monitor with remote viewing Model no.: LW2425. Love the temperature monitoring feature!
Outdoor wireless security camera system
I love the Star Bright with the 7 inch monitor!
I like the Star Birght with the 7 inch screen!
I like the Pan-tilt baby video cameras with monitor!
I want the
Wireless home security camera system – 4 outdoor cameras and monitor
The motion tracking camera sounds pretty awesome.
loving the starbright 7inch screen option 🙂
I love the CARE ‘N’ SHARE Video Monitor it has night vision.
I love the CARE ‘N’ SHARE Series Video Baby Monitor.
This video monitor, of course! The PT camera with motion tracking is also cool.
Love the monitor!
I like the HD sports camera
love the video monitor
I like the Baby monitor with outdoor camera.
I like the Wireless IP camera. http://www.lorextechnology.com/Wireless-IP-camera/Wireless-IP-camera/prod330037.p
I love that it has a separate handheld viewing device so you do not need to leave your smart phone all night to monitor baby
Video baby monitor with remote viewing – love the temp monitor feature
The technology of the baby monitor is very impressive!
I love the baby monitor with the outdoor camera!
I would like the Pan-tilt baby video cameras with monitor
I’d most like the
Pan-tilt baby video cameras with monitor