HiSense BabySense V Baby Safe Infant Movement Monitor

by Babysense

• Babysense V is not a medical device.
• Premature and high-risk infants must be under supervision of a doctor or health professional.
• Constant monitoring of your baby's slightest movement.
• Auditory and Visual (red light) alarm is activated if baby's motions stop for more than 20 seconds or if the monitor detects less than 10 micro-movements per minute.
• A safe and integrated system: Monitoring unit is connected to sensor pads placed between mattress and crib or bed base.

Product Description

Overview: The simplest and most reliable monitor available, the BabysenseTM V is comprised of two very sensitive sensor pads which are placed under the baby's mattress, and a high speed microprocessor control unit.The control unit alerts you with a loud alarm if it does not detect any movement for 20 seconds or if it detects less then 10 micro-movements per minute. Even the slightest body motions are registered as movement. BabysenseTM V is not a medical device. It monitors and alerts, but cannot prevent any type of distress. The responsibility of assistance rests on you. BabysenseTM V senses movements and motion only and cannot monitor other occurrences. The purpose of the device is to alert you when stopping or slowing of movement occurs.Features: Green light flashes to indicate movements Red alert alarm light Low battery indicator light Suitable for infants up to age one Needs no direct contact with your baby Easy One-button Activation Activation button safely cover ABS plastic exterior Powers by 4 AA Standard 1.5 V Batteries (not included)/ Dimensions: Sensor Panels 268 x 438 mm / Control Unit 113 x 157 x 35 mm

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

77 of 77 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Saved my son's life December 2, 2009

By Momt2Threeboyz

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I purchased this monitor while expecting my third child. I had always been very worried about SIDS when my other two boys were babies, so I thought I would gain nothing but peace of mind when I made this purchase. It definitely accomplished that - I was able to sleep well from the moment I started putting the baby in the bassinet next to my bed knowing that the alarm would sound if he stopped moving. We never had a false alarm for the entire 5 months he was in the bassinet, so I felt just as comfortable putting him in his crib when the time came. Unfortunately about 2 weeks after we put him into his crib the alarm sounded. I ran in there and he was to the side of the crib completely awake. I thought at that point we had had our first false alarm, so I put him to sleep and put him back in the crib thinking nothing of it. A few days later, we had another alarm sounding in the middle of the night. I ran in there, and he wasn't breathing at all, even after I picked him up. I had to vigorously stimulate him to get him to breathe. Over the next month or so we discovered that his sleep apnea was caused by a silent reflux, and he is now stablilized after several months of prevacid and zantac and apnea monitoring (with multiple alarms sounding for extreme drop in heartrate). The pediatrician even has expressed his gratitude for this monitor - he even said to me that usually with babies under 6 months you only have the one apnea episode before you get a SIDS diagnosis. Needless to say, I am eternally grateful for this monitor that I solely purchased to calm my neurotic tendencies, because without it it is quite possible I wouldn't have my adorable sweet 10 month old boy around today. I am still using it now that the apnea monitor had to be returned and I still sleep well knowing it was what originally saved my son's life.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Dependable monitor June 7, 2009

By PabloPicassowasan

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

This thing works as advertised. I was somewhat skeptical when buying this as a few reviews mentioned false alarms, but so far it has been rock solid. We use it in a bassinet and have had zero false alarms. Perhaps when we transition to a crib it will have a few false alarms..

The device depends on a semi-rigid surface for the sensor to be placed on top of. The manual mentions this, and I think this is why people are getting false alarms. The manual recommends a wood board under the sensor, but I don't think you need to go that far. Our bassinet only has a thin layer of cardboard under the sensor (sensor is placed under mattress).

The device has a green LED that flashes every time a motion is detected (breathing or movement) so you know that it is functioning properly. It is extremely sensitive, the slightest of touches to the sensor pad will be detected. It has only alarmed when we forget to turn it off before removing our son from his bassinet. It will first emit a few sharp clicks as warning prior to alarming. This gives you a second or two to shut it off before it alarms possibly upsetting baby.

SIDS is extremely rare (~5/10,000) so this monitor can be viewed by some as unnecessary. However if you do have concerns about it, I would recommend this product to give you some slight peace of mind, and perhaps some extra sleep (I'm not quite sure what that word means anymore..)

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended - Superior to Angelcare January 11, 2010

By LawDogg

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Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I note that some of the less favorable reviews here are over 2 years old now --- I believe HiSense
may have improved its product since then, primarily because I have never had one false alarm (thank God
...that would give us a heart attack!) in 4 months! Only time it's gone off is when I've tested it OR when
it's been like 3am, and I take my son out of the crib and forget to turn off the monitor first!! (And then
it works like it's supposed to!! It doesn't sense movement in the crib, so it ALARMS! I actually had to stick
a post-it note on the crib to remind myself for a while to turn the alarm off first at night when I'm half-asleep!)

I tested the sensor often in the early days...it definitely works as promised. 20 seconds after we take
the baby out of the crib (hence, no movement), and WHAMMO - alarm! But even the LIGHTEST of movements (it's
uncannily sensitive!)...such as a baby breathing... is sensed (which is visually communicated to you by the
sensor, with a little flash of green light that goes about every 15 seconds or so when movement is sensed).

The above "light" feature is also very nice to have --- I can poke my head into my 4 month
old son's dark room, and see the light flash, and have full confidence he's OK!

I'd also note this sensor is FAR superior to the Angelcare movement sensor, which my brother
had (and frequently false alarmed when the baby moved off the actual area of the sensor)...I
am so impressed with it. Again, we've NEVER had a false alarm, even when my son wiggles all
the way down to the complete opposite end of the crib, and on the side of the crib!

Also, note, the Hi Sense gives you a SECOND sensor pad for under the mattress when baby moves
around more...(and I suppose it can provide greater coverage), but I placed the first sensor
about 12 inches from the top of the crib in the center...and again, even when my son has
scooted all the way to the bottom (he's a rolling stone!) the sensor has still sensed
his movements (i.e., breathing)

This device is Just fantastic - it is also incredibly easy to use. Just pop in the batteries,
hit the button, etc. The Angelcare has these wacky monitors with various displays, etc., etc.
No thanks. This is simplicity. The alarm is LOUD...you could not miss it from anywhere in your
house. While this product may not truly prevent SIDS, it would certainly alarm 20 seconds
after your baby stops all movement (I hope it never happens to anyone reading this).

If you are just a tad paranoid, and want as much peace of mind as you can get in this type of
device, get this in conjunction with an audio baby monitor (we got the Sony, which is
fantastic, and quite inexpensive).