Baby Monitor??

[Zooy]

We've been trying to decide if we need a baby monitor. We live in a 3 bedroom apartment but it's a nice smallish size so rooms are close together.

Anyone else in apartments and not getting a baby monitor? Our room and the baby room are across the hall from each other.

 

[vintage67]

Well, we have a small house and ours still brought a sense of comfort. It's kind of pleasant to hear those little baby noises while in the kitchen, etc.!

 

[LittleStars]

I didn't use the one I bought last time when I lived in a very tiny two story townhouse and it was my only child. I could easily hear the baby crying and fusing. That being said I am now in a larger, more soundproofed townhouse with a basement I am often in and also have a 5 year old who needs my attention and sometimes I might need to nip outside to shovel some snow or watch DD in the garden so I definitely will use one this time.. still haven't bought it yet though.. I'll probably do without for a few weeks. So perhaps you can try and see for a week or two and see if it's working for you NOT having one and if you change your mind you can pop out and get one.

 

[AnonymousMoi]

We have a small 3 bedroom house - but I got a baby monitor at my baby shower. I was told it'd be great when I'm in the shower - or when I'm in the kitchen etc...

 

[Zooy]

I didn't use the one I bought last time when I lived in a very tiny two story townhouse and it was my only child. I could easily hear the baby crying and fusing. That being said I am now in a larger, more soundproofed townhouse with a basement I am often in and also have a 5 year old who needs my attention and sometimes I might need to nip outside to shovel some snow or watch DD in the garden so I definitely will use one this time.. still haven't bought it yet though.. I'll probably do without for a few weeks. So perhaps you can try and see for a week or two and see if it's working for you NOT having one and if you change your mind you can pop out and get one.

Yeah, we don't really go outside. I'll take the suggestion (so long as someone doesn't buy us one of course) of waiting a week or two after baby is born then getting one!


thanks for the replies everyone!

 

[Green Glitter]

I can understand that, Zooy. I live in a 3 bedroom townhome, but I am getting one because of the floors. Being on the same floor across the baby does make it a bit easier. I agree that it may not be necessary since you'll be right across the hall. Of course if someone gets it for you, definitely keep it!