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 BabySense II FAQ
What does BabySense do?
BabySense monitors the breathing movements of the baby and sounds a loud alarm if the breathing becomes slow or stops.
I have a sound or video baby monitor already. Why do I need BabySense ?
Monitoring sound or watching baby by camera does not provide a clear indication of the baby's breathing. BabySense provides a flashing green light as baby breaths, and sounds a loud alarm if breathing problems are detected. BabySense is a critical addition to any monitoring system parents are using to ensure baby is safe.
Do I need to connect anything to my baby?
NO - BabySense is completely NON-CONTACT and works entirely though the mattress.
Why Babysense?
Babysense was the first of the "new age" baby movement monitors. Developed and patented in Israel in 1992, BabySense has been on the international market since 1994, and is the most highly experienced baby sensor monitor. All derivations which are available today on the market are a result of this breakthrough in development.
Babysense is the only home baby movement monitor to carry complete CE registration as a Medical Device. The Babysense unit is simple and safe to use at home and is also reliably used in children's hospital units world over.
Is it safe?
Breathing, movement or apnea monitors are NOT perfect. Babysense has a long record of use (since 1992) it is a registered baby safety device and most important it has a well proven record of reports from parents and hospitals worldwide. It has a very low rate of "false" alarms. The device is non-invasive, omits no waves, electric current or side effects.
Why two Sensor Pads?
Babysense is sold with two large sensor pads as the device adapts to your baby's weight and movement as she/he grows. For newborn babies, in bassinette or full sized crib, one sensor pad is used under the mattress where the baby sleeps gives ultimate sensitivity.
For babies over 3 months old, who crawl in bed, Babysense does not restrict movement. The connector cable enables both sensors to be attached, for complete coverage of the sleeping area!
How does Babysense work?
Babysense's sensor pads register the movement of your baby's body weight and the algorithms of the control unit's microprocessor is designed to recognize the rhythm/rate of this movement, which represents each breath baby takes!
The Babysense has parameters that define breathing rate that is too slow (under 10 breaths per minute) or too fast (over 90 breaths per minute) or no breathing/movement for 20 seconds.
Why is Babysense only operated on batteries?
Baby's safety comes first - Babysense is not connected to the power mains, and all cords are passive. The control unit hangs on baby's crib side or wall, away from reach at all times, with no need to be close to electric socket. Babysense is versatile, can be taken anywhere without restriction of place or voltage.
What about false alarms?
False alarms cannot be completely avoided by any monitor. Some alarms may in fact be "true" alarms in cases where the alarm actually stimulates baby into regaining his breath on his own! The important thing is to check that baby is O.K. In Babysense most false alarms are caused by loose wires or improper installment, and checking the installation may solve the problem. Babysense has been tested and proven to have a very low rate (under 1% ) of false alarms.
Why does Babysense not have a feature of adjustable sensitivity?
We believe that simple and good is best. Sometimes adjusting the sensitivity supposedly to reduce unidentified or "false" alarms may increase the chance of missing a "true" alarm. Babysense has proven itself over the years with this guideline.
Is there a restriction of mattress thickness?
Babysense is designed to work optimally with rubber mattresses, which are the usual standard for baby cribs. In rubber or spring mattresses no limit has been observed. Difficulty may arise using straw stuffed mattresses where thickness is limited to under 10 cm.
Can we use Babysense with a box spring crib? Net bottomed bassinette or moses basket?
Babysense can be used with most bed types, However UNDER the sensor pad/s a hard flat surface (plywood board), must be placed for correct pressure!
Can we travel with Babysense?
Absolutely, since the unit is activated on batteries, there is no question of voltage or power supply. It is important to do a routine testing of the device in a new setup to avoid disturbance (set up the unit in bed, without baby. Turn on Babysense, do not touch bed. Alarm should sound within less than 20 seconds. If green light flashes, something is causing rhythmic movement of the bed (fan? window? mobile? your hand?) find and remove it and check again. Make sure you can hear the alarm from wherever you may be!
Until what age is Babysense Respiratory monitor recommended?
1) Babysense recognizes the defined rate of breathing for infants (over 10 under 90 breaths per minute). This is average breathing rate for an infant, from birth until 12-18 months. Between the age of 12-18 months, breathing rate slows, this slower rate may cause alarms. For this reason Babysense is recommended until 1 year of age.
2) By definition and statistics, SIDS (Crib Death) is rare beyond one year of age.
Is BabySense also a sound or video monitor?
NO - BabySense is focused on monitoring breathing movement only.
Can Babysense be used again?
Babysense can be stored in a dry place, preferably packed in its original box, without batteries and without external pressure on the sensor pads, and used again when the time comes for the next baby.
Testing your Babysense
Babysense is a very sensitive device which monitors even a tiny baby's breathing movement through the mattress during sleep... as a result of this sensitivity the Babysense sensor pads may detect movement/vibrations from inside or outside your baby's room (fans, wind, loud music) and confuse them with baby's movement. Ensure that all vibration sources are removed before using the monitor. Avoid touching the monitor when in use or being checked.
To eliminate possibility of exterior effects (wind, movement) and see that it is working properly, test your Babysense before first use (and every new setup) and periodically wherever it is used :
TESTING:
- check that when baby is in bed, the green light flashes.
- remove baby from the bed and turn off Babysense. After turning off, wait a few moments (while the mattress shifts from change in weight).
- turn Babysense ON without moving the bed (without baby in bed)
-watch for green light - blinking more than once is NOT correct in this situation, and will show that exterior disturbance is being read as false movement.
-make sure the alarm goes off within 20 seconds (check it with a watch!) due to absence of movement. Alarm may sound in less than 20 seconds, with or without preliminary ticking sound.
- check that the alarm can be heard in all likely locations for listener.
If the alarm does not sound after 20 seconds, locate and eliminate all surrounding disturbances by actions such as changing ventilation, removing mobiles, closing windows, repositioning bed, etc.
Always keep Parents' Guide for future reference and keep packing box for future storage.
Operating tips
- Always insert 4 AA NEW alkaline batteries.
- When monitor is in use, do attach or use a crib mobile or any other moving toy to bed/crib (they can easily be hung from the wall over the crib)
- Do not allow pets to sleep with baby
- Keep the sensor pad away from any source of heat
- Wrap sensor cord around crib posts and OUT OF REACH OF BABY (AND SIBLINGS) on far bed rail or wall to avoid danger of loose cords.
- Bed base should be solid (plywood) for correct pressure and protect sensor pad.
- Keep at least 20" distance between baby's crib and parents/siblings' beds.
- When not in use over long periods, always remove batteries from equipment.
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