Saying goodbye everyday to your baby cradled and turning him over to the nanny can give you a nervous twinge, but you and your husband have no choice. You’ve got to work, but how do you put your mind at ease? A nanny cam is your answer.

When you are a working mom

When a job spells security for the family, moms have to work alongside with dads. In this day and age, every penny is essential, and your extra pay brings home extra bacon. You will have to leave the baby at home with a nanny. A nanny referred by an agency or a friend may be a brilliant solution to your problem. Still, you are getting that nagging feeling. Is the nanny reliable?

News of children abused by their nannies is on the rise and no parent would want their children exposed to any form of ill treatment. Moms and dads have hailed the coming of the nanny cam, which greatly reduces their stress levels. Note this, the sales of the nanny cam has risen. Isn’t that telling?

With a discreet nanny cam, you can watch how the nanny looks after your baby, even when you are miles away from home. Hundreds of moms are relying on the electric spy to check on the nannies at their homes. This technology better be called the Mommy Electric Eye too, for the purpose it is used.

How to use your home video surveillance effectively

An electronic nanny cam will require the placement of hidden cameras in strategic places all over the house. The nanny is sure to go around with the baby in tow. The first place of course is the nursery. Set a nanny cam overhead the crib and another next to the changing table. Other places are the kitchen, dining room, and the living room. Don’t forget to place a nanny cam near the door. You will be able to monitor if the nanny is receiving forbidden guests.

Choose a digital receiver for your nanny cam. The images are recorded in real time and the movements are quicker and realistic. A surveillance system with audio transmitters is ideal with a baby around. You can check if the nanny is attending to the baby or if the baby is in pain. You can also hear the nanny talking, shouting, singing, and laughing.

Make sure that the nanny cam you are using can provide you remote access any time, has an internal web server, and a hard drive with vast storage to boot. If you are using a digital video recorder server, you can use up to 16 nanny cams. This type of server can mix with different types of camera too.

You can use a fake camera too

As part of the espionage, you can place fake nanny cams in obvious places where the nanny can expect. Unknown to her you have hidden cameras in other same areas. This will spice up your surveillance and spying efforts. However, in deference to her rights and her privacy, you shouldn’t place one in the bathroom. After all, you use it too and it could backfire at you.

With the uncertainty of these trying times, there’s no room to make mistakes. You never just know. Just play it right. If the baby’s safety is your top concern, a nanny cam can make it happen.

By: Nahshon Roberts

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Nursing Homes are about the last places anyone wants to be, but about 1.6 million people now live in some type of nursing facility in the United States. Believe it or not, 30 years from now, the number is expected to be a whopping 5 million.

As necessary as these facilities are, many patients have been placed at risk; according to government figures, one out of four nursing homes every year is cited for causing death or serious injury to a resident.

Eighty-three percent of elderly Americans have been interviewed and most everyone said they would stay in their homes until the end if they could. Thirty percent say they’d rather die than go into a nursing home. And their fears may be well founded. As there are a rising number of abuses in nursing homes, due to fact that many workers hired aren’t properly screened. Indeed across the nation, dangerous nursing home workers are not being detected, and elderly people certainly aren’t being protected.

As many as 33 states do some sort of background check on a cross-section of nursing home workers but none require a national background check.

Since many nursing home residents have limited abilities to communicate, identifying potential abuse requires careful monitoring. Looking for the signs of nursing home abuse requires frequent visits to the nursing home or assisted living facility but of the people working there will know if you are watching trying to catch them abusing your parent or friend.

A hidden camera could be the ideal covert solution to record the activities going on day to day and to let you know exactly how your loved one is being treated. And a nanny cam could be your best chance for recording and documenting physical abuse of your loved one. But the inherent problem with hidden cameras is that they need an external recorder like a DVR or Time Lapse VCR to be connected to it to record the insidious events. Obviously, this isn’t possible in a nursing home or other caregiver location.
A Stand Alone Hidden Camera/DVR (StealthCam) allows you to daily see what’s really going on and leaves no tell-tale signs that covert video is being recorded.

These are some steps to follow if you suspect that your loved one is being abused.

o Visit frequently. To assess the care provided, vary your visits to different times of the day and evening.

o Buy a Stand Alone Hidden Camera/DVR that will record all covert video surveillance. Motion activated real time video or high-resolution “still shots” are recorded on a tiny Secure Digital (SD) card, housed in a hidden compartment. All recordings are time/date stamped for legal reference, if necessary. The SD card, which is used to record the covert video, is removable from the unit and can be played on your PC via included SD card reader, or viewed directly on your TV. No additional software needed.

o Talk to nurses and aides about your concerns.

o Talk to the Director of Nurses, Social Worker and Administrator.

o Talk to the doctor.

o Call your state oversight agency. In each state there is a division of the Department of Health which deals with oversight of nursing homes and enforcement of nursing home regulations. This agency conducts yearly surveys of each nursing home and also investigates complaints filed by family members. Find out who the state licensing agency is from your nursing home. They are required to provide this information to you when your place a resident in the nursing home.

o If you believe that your family member may be a victim of any form of abuse or neglect by the nursing home, you can and should file a complaint with the state Licensing and Certification Division. They are required to investigate your complaint. If the Licensing and Certification division substantiates your complaint, they have the authority to issue a citation against the facility, impose a fine, and require corrective action.

By: Dorothy Lumski

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A nanny cam is a hidden camera system that you can use to keep an eye on your child’s caretaker while you are away. Using a nanny cam, you can learn valuable information about how your child is being treated when you are unable to be present. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a nanny cam system.

One decision you will need to make is whether to use a wired or a wireless nanny cam system. A wired system allows for a greater distance (over 1000 feet) between the hidden camera and the display or recording device. Wireless systems, on the other hand, are limited to a distance of a few hundred feet when transmitting through walls and ceilings. Wireless systems are much easier and quicker to install. If at all possible, use a wireless system – in most home installations the distance limitation is not a problem.

When using a wireless nanny cam system, there are several other factors to consider. For the highest quality video signal and reduced interference, look for a system that uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. Also, look for a deal with an included 2.4GHz receiver – you will have to purchase one separately if it is not included. Look for a rechargeable battery pack in the hidden camera for ease of installation and operation.

Another factor that needs to be considered is the type of hidden camera to use in your nanny cam system. Due to advances in technology, small, easily-concealed cameras have become available at a reasonable price. Because of this fact, there are dozens of hidden cameras available disguised as or hidden in some other object. Hidden cameras are available disguised as a teddy bear, a functional alarm clock, a functional smoke detector, and a functional can opener for the kitchen. These devices are wireless, require almost no installation, and are nearly impossible to detect – they act, look and feel like the real thing.

You will also need some type of display or recording device to complete your nanny cam system. If someone is available to view the display while your nanny is present (for example if you are in another part of the home during the day), you can use an existing TV to display the images from your child’s room. Just plug the output of the receiver into an extra video input on the TV. If you are away during the day, and for continuous monitoring, consider using a VCR or DVR. You can use a VHS VCR is you need to record no more than 4-6 hours at one time. For longer recording times and better results, consider using a DVR. Models are available that are PC-based. Or packages are available that allow you to use your existing home PC. Choose a DVR with network capability and you can view your nanny cam images at the office in real time via the Internet.

You can see by now that there are a number of factors to consider when choosing and using a nanny cam system. Look for a nanny cam system at a business that specializes in home security equipment so that you can take advantage of their experience to help you make this important decision.

By: Randy Boulter

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The nanny cam is becoming more and more popular everyday. That’s because they are cheap, effective and easy to install. In this article I will explain what a nanny camera is and how you can use it to protect yourself and your family; after all you deserve to be safe.

Simply put a nanny cam is a hidden video camera that has been secretly installed in a common object. Nanny cameras are especially useful for keeping an eye on caregivers, thus the name “Nanny Cam”

Many camera systems used in these applications can be hidden in small objects such as teddy bears, computer speakers, plants and smoke detectors. This cameras are especially useful because they allow you to monitor your nanny’s behaviour without them being aware they are being monitored thus allowing there true colors to show.

Nanny cams come in a variety of options and price ranges depending on the level of sophistication and the options you require. For instance you could get a simple black and white wired nanny camera for about $100 without any frills. You could also get a hidden camera in a teddy bear or alarm clock that shows color and is wireless for a few hundred dollars.

Setting up your nanny cam is simple and can be done in a number of ways depending on your preference. For example you could set up your system to either record or stream the video live. Recording of the data can either be done on the actual camera itself or could be recorded to your computer or VCR. You even have the option of setting up a live video feed that you view securely on the internet from a remote location.

In conclusion, Nanny cams can provide you with a variety of options you just have to decide what’s right for you.

By: Kim Calise

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Spy cams have changed the way we live our life and with the use of these gadgets we can gain our trust back in child care. It is a lot easier to pick a camera but it is confusing to pick a place to hide it. It is of critical importance to choose a place, as once it is chosen the mind gets fixated with it forever. Secondly the reason to choose carefully that it is disguised in the environment is equally important. If it is easily visible people in the room are very cautious and they can tend to act differently. The ideal place to hide a nanny cam is in the bed room, as this is a vital part of every home. While constructing a room you pay special attention to this room as this is where you will relax and you baby’s crib is in this room it is an environment he is comfortable in.

The reason to spy could vary entirely on you, from sheer inquisitiveness to more serious concerns such as Is your nanny taking good care of your kid, to checking if your spouse is having an affair. To catch your better half red handed if she is misusing your trust would be the bedroom. With the proper devices and the right place she can’t lie anymore, not every time life is tough if you had a misunderstanding then installing will prove how wrong you are and you can rekindle the lost love.

Here are some possible suggestions; these are some common items one will find in their bedroom for sure. Some of the options are nightstand, curtain rod, television set, personal computer and the shelf. Firstly the night stand is always present in the bed room to create a romantic ambience; you can use it to hide the nanny cam behind any object that is always there. You should be careful the significant other is not suspicious. Nowadays you get wall clocks and pen holders that are so discreet while recording the operations for you.

Since bedroom is quite a private place you will have curtains for sure. Every camera has a limited transmission range; if you want a closer look of the nanny then installing the nanny cam right beside the crib is advisable. The video quality all depends on the model chosen by the user. Another possible hideout is the PC, every home has a personal computer and you can place the gadget along with them. A TV set is another possible choice, if the nanny is watching TV all the time instead of taking care of the child, then she is caught misusing your trust. Another great choice is the shelf that stores all your stuff; you will always find an open shelf that keeps all your things tidy. A photo frame with a camera is an excellent choice on the shelf.

Be the master of your own destiny and take things in your control to safeguard your loved ones and ensure your belongings are safe.

By: Manuel Manolo

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It is often a scary thought to leave your child in the care of a complete stranger. These fears are even worse then the child is still in an infant stage. Surveillance systems can be installed throughout the house to keep an eye on those who are left in charge of your children. The following are examples taken from real cases of how these cameras can be used. In New York, a nanny ,who police were reported in saying, slapped, kicked, and smothered a 10-month old girl with a toy to make her stop crying was arrested shortly after her fathered watched the film on a newly installed “nanny cam.” A nanny in Los Angeles was also arrested and charged with two counts of risk of injury to a minor, when she was caught on tape hitting, slamming, and jerking two 10 month year old twins.

Another nanny in Vermont was arrested after being caught on tape dropping an 11 month old boy from a height of three feet above the ground onto a pillow after being frustrated that the child wouldn’t eat. The nanny was then viewed throwing the boy again, kicking him, picking him up by his arm, and then throwing him back down again. These stories come with a chilling reality. Just because someone looks like they can be trusted doesn’t always mean that they should be left to care for a child without anymore worry. If you have a suspicion that something is going on that isn’t right, and it pertains to the care of a child. Then it is in your best interest to investigate a little further on your own.

While there are some nannies out there who genuinely do care about the general health and well-being of the child. There are also those out there like the ones listed in the above stories. So how can a person tell if the nanny they have hired is a good person or not ? The answer lies again in surveillance technology to keep an eye literally on the people you put in charge of your young ones. Hidden cameras are available in many different forms. They can be anything from a simple clock on the wall in the baby’s bedroom, a teddy bear on the chelf over-looking their crib, or even the VCR or table lamp in the living room. They are not very difficult to have installed, and can either come wireless of wired depending on the needs.

If you are considering making an investment in a hidden nanny cam, then be sure to do plenty of research so you can get one that best suits your personal needs. Then you can decide if you’d like to tell the caregiver that there is a camera present within the house or not. While there is nothing at all illegal with using video surveillance to monitor the habits and activities of the nanny without her knowledge. If she finds out you are recording her movements and she is being monitored without her knowledge then you may lose a valuable employee. Studies have been conducted that show most of the honest nannies are not at all against the use of video surveillance to monitor their activities.

But they are opposed to being monitored without their knowledge. If you are currently monitoring a nanny in secret and she finds out, then any kinds of bond of trust that you have made will instantly be broken. While on the other hand, if you tell the nanny that the cameras are there for the general safety of the house and everyone in it, not just being used to monitor her with your child, then she will feel that you trust her, because you told her. And as an added bonus, with the knowledge that he is being monitored, the threat of her lashing out at the child will be cut down to a minimum. Surveillance systems can keep your child safe from harm or at least put a stop to it after it has already occurred.

By: Milos Pesic

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When we think of nannies, we remember Marry Poppins who glided down stairs and skies with her umbrella. We think of Nanny McPhee who, with a tap of her magic cane and a haughty raise of busy eyebrows, solved the problems of Cedric Brown and his seven naughty children. So the whole idea of using nanny cams might seem surreal or even absurd. Why would anyone need nanny cams? Nannies are caring, loving creatures. What harm could they possibly do to children?

Nannies Are Nice, Aren’t They?
Yes, what harm could nanny do to the kids? The answer to this question shows how vastly different from reality movies can be. Several news stories have revealed there are nannies who physically abuse children. Abuse is not the only danger your child is vulnerable to, however. There’s neglect. There have been many incidents of children figuring in accidents while their nannies leave them unattended.

What Is a Nanny Cam?
A nanny cam is a video camera cleverly disguised as an everyday object. Nanny cams could be in the guise of tissue boxes, wall clocks, teddy bears, or clock radios. Technically, nanny cams are capable of filming anything that happens in a particular area of a home. It is typically used, however, to watch and capture home caregivers’ actions. Wireless transmitters or cables in the nanny cam and a receiver in the DVR or VCR recording mechanism are used as connectors. They connect the nanny cam to a DVR or VCR. The recording devices are typically located in a different room of the home.

Why Get a Nanny Cam?
Before buying a nanny cam, you should consider the pros and cons. The biggest advantage of nanny cams is that they boost parents’ confidence in childcare and give them peace of mind. Also, several types of nanny cams can be purchased, which match various spending limits. Basic cameras cost around $100. On the other hand, high-end digital models that can transmit live videos to mobile phones or computers have a heftier price tag of about $500. Perhaps the most tempting thing about these specialized cameras is that they can be hidden in almost any object in a home, and lack any messy wires.

Why a Nanny Cam May Not Always Be the Answer
Like any other product, nanny cams have some drawbacks. According to polls, most nannies find nanny cams acceptable. What they find abhorrent, however, is being tricked or misled. They insist they’ve the right to be warned of the presence of nanny cams in the premises. Your nanny’s reaction to these cameras is the first drawback. It’s possibly the nanny who’s been with you for years would leave in a huff once you bring home a nanny cam.

Another drawback of nanny cams is that they make your home vulnerable. The nanny cam is built to transmit a video signal to a close base station, where a TV or computer is used to view it. The problem is that an inexpensive receiver located over one-fourth of a mile away can easily intercept the signal. Even worse, the receiver costs less than $250, and can be bought off-the-shelf in several electronics stores. So, it’s possible your nanny cam relays information not only to you but to would-be burglars as well.

Most nannies are very loving people who would never intentionally harm the little people they are responsible for. Unfortunately, not all nannies are alike. We do not live in Marry Poppins’ world where chimney cleaners sing and dance, and uncles get airborne when they start laughing uncontrollably. Ultimately, the question of whether we need nanny cams or not boil down to how vigilant we want to be in guarding our children.

By: Nahshon Roberts

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As a caring parent, protecting your child is of obvious importance.