Jerry and Sue were busy with their hectic work schedule, so they decided to hire a nanny to take care of their baby girl. When they met a 42-year-old mother of two, named Kara, they thought their prayers had been answered. After interviewing a dozen candidates, they finally found a nanny they really liked. Gradually, as the weeks went by though, the parents noticed certain changes in their daughters’ behavior. Although she seemed healthy, she developed certain peculiarities that made her parents suspicious.

Jerry and Sue purchased a hidden camera disguised as a stuffed animal that they placed on a shelf in their daughter’s room. When they came home from work at the end of the day, they played the video and were horrified at what they saw. They discovered that their trusted nanny Kara had been shaking their little girl to quiet her down when she cried aloud.

They immediately fired the nanny and called the police who later arrested Kara for endangering the welfare of a child.

Unfortunately, this story is all too common these days. Three other stories that I read about in the news while researching this article were as follows,

New York – A nanny who police said slapped, kicked and smothered a 10-month-old girl with a toy to make her stop crying was arrested this week after an enraged father watched the abuse on a newly installed “nanny cam.”

Los Angeles – A nanny was arrested and charged with two counts of risk of injury to a minor after she was observed on videotape hitting, slamming and jerking two 10-month-old twins (1 boy and 1 girl) while they were in her care.

Vermont – A nanny was arrested after being viewed on videotape dropping an 11-month-old boy from a height of three feet above the ground onto a pillow after becoming upset because the youngster wouldn’t eat. This caregiver was also viewed throwing the boy again, kicking him, picking him up by his right arm and throwing him back down again.

These are just some of the disturbing news stories I read while researching this article. In all of these cases, the children were checked out by pediatricians and found to have no serious long-term injuries. (Thank God)
Sadly, some of the other stories I researched did not have the same happy ending.

It’s not easy for a parent to leave his or her child with someone else for the first time, and news stories like these don’t make it any easier. Everyone wants peace of mind when they choose a childcare provider. Generally speaking, most parents feel uncomfortable and a little guilty about leaving their children in the first place. You should do whatever you can do to eliminate some of the concern. A hidden nanny camera can give you the peace of mind you’re looking for and make it easier to leave your children with someone else.

There are many genuinely caring nannies in this world, but how can you tell if the stranger you’ve let into your home is one of the good ones? Covert camera technology makes it possible to make sure your child is getting proper care.

The hidden camera is available in many different forms. It could be the clock on the wall in the baby’s bedroom, a teddy bear on the shelf, or even the VCR or table lamp in the living room. They are easy to install, and can be either wired or wireless depending on your situation. If you are considering purchasing a hidden nanny cam, take the time to do a little research and determine the best one for you. Then decide whether or not you should tell your caregiver that there is a nanny cam in the house somewhere.

While it is perfectly legal to use a hidden nanny cam to keep watch over the nanny without her knowledge, should a nanny find out that she’s being monitored and recorded without her knowledge; you may run the risk of losing a valuable employee. Studies and polls show that most honest nannies are not against the use of video surveillance, just the use of it in secret. If you monitor them in secret and they find out, then any bond of trust between you and your nanny could be instantly broken.

On the other hand, if you tell them that the nanny cams are not there just to monitor her, but they are there for general home security, then she will feel that you trust her, because you told her. And as a bonus, if she knows she’s being video taped, any temptation to lash out at your child may be held in check, even on her most frustrating of days.

When hiring a nanny, parents should complete a background check, which included the person’s criminal, employee and worker’s compensation history as well as licensing verification. But sometimes a check still does not guarantee the children are free from abuse. Parents should try to spend time with a prospective caregiver and observe them in a discreet way. Families should interview the person themselves, not relying solely on the placing agency.

The most important thing is for a parent to know their child and to pick up on clues that something might be wrong, such as a normally energetic child suddenly becoming lethargic or you find unexplained bruises and scratches. Another key sign that something might be wrong is if your child starts to become overly anxious when it’s time for you to leave them with the caregiver.

Hidden cameras can be used for many other reasons than just childcare. The devices can be used while your home is being cleaned, for security reasons, or just to keep an eye on things when you’re not there. However, spy shops indicate the leading reason continues to be to monitor care providers. I personally have noticed a 20% increase in the purchase of hidden cameras over the last two years. While this is good for my business, I’m not sure what it says about our society.

By: SA Rubin

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Finding a babysitter or nanny that is actually good with children can be a great relief. Honesty, dependability, caring, and kindness towards your children are the traits of utmost priority when looking for the perfect nanny. However, not all families are lucky enough to find such great care for their kids. A wireless spy nanny cam would be a smart investment when you have an individual coming into your home to look after your little ones.

Wireless nanny spy cams have become affordable enough that pretty much any family can buy and install one or more of them in their homes for security’s sake. Also, doing a thorough background checks and screening of anyone who is willing to look after your children is a must. In the case that your kids may be being neglected or abused at all, a spy nanny cam may be the best type of backup you can invest in.

Some parents have cleverly bought portable wireless nanny cams in the innocuous forms of a stuffed animal on a shelf or an alarm clock to subtly look after the safety of their children without alerting the nanny in question. This being the case, this sort of spy camera is not only useful for catching your babysitter harming your little ones, but they can also be used as evidence in a court of law should any such charges for abuse or neglect have to filed. It’s very hard to dispute what the eye of a nanny cam has picked up in a court of law.

Placing your spy cams in the right places, as well as high resolution for the sake of clarity, can give you the greatest results when distributing these cameras all around your home. With this sort of versatility, you can leave home, sure of the knowledge that you have gone an extra step further to make sure your children are safe and sound.

If you want to be absolutely certain that your children are treated with the highest level of kindness and respect by the person you entrust their care to when you’re not there – get the real story of what goes on by installing nanny cams.

By: Richard Novak

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A home surveillance security system can range from the basic nanny cam hidden inside a stuffed animal or a wall clock to a more comprehensive system with cameras, sensors and digital video recorders. Your surveillance system should be designed based on your level of comfort and desired need.

The small nanny cam or wall clock devices help to monitor others whom may not be treating your property or your children properly while you are gone. These type of systems provide peace of mind or in some cases, proof that there is something going on. Tiny cameras hidden in a stuffed animal or other common device can record small bits of time and without cords or wires. They can sit anywhere and because they have motion sensors built in, can turn on only when people are in the room.

The more sophisticated variety allows you to monitor all external entrances to your home for potential intruders and undesirables. Using motion detectors, infrared sensors and more sophisticated cameras these systems can transmit wireless images to a central digital recorder anywhere in the home. Once installed, the system gives you the ability to record all areas of your home to ensure maximum viewing capability for quick response if needed.

In summary, a home surveillance security system can be as small as a teddy bear or as complex as a multi-camera based setup. In either case, you can use 21st century technology to help you protect your family and property to have peace of mind.

By: Bobbie Bailey

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Jerry and Sue were busy with their hectic work schedule, so they decided to hire a nanny to take care of their baby girl. When they met a 42-year-old mother of two, named Kara, they thought their prayers had been answered. After interviewing a dozen candidates, they finally found a nanny they really liked. Gradually, as the weeks went by though, the parents noticed certain changes in their daughters’ behavior. Although she seemed healthy, she developed certain peculiarities that made her parents suspicious.

Jerry and Sue purchased a hidden camera disguised as a stuffed animal that they placed on a shelf in their daughter’s room. When they came home from work at the end of the day, they played the video and were horrified at what they saw. They discovered that their trusted nanny Kara had been shaking their little girl to quiet her down when she cried aloud.

They immediately fired the nanny and called the police who later arrested Kara for endangering the welfare of a child.

Unfortunately, this story is all too common these days. Three other stories that I read about in the news while researching this article were as follows,

New York – A nanny who police said slapped, kicked and smothered a 10-month-old girl with a toy to make her stop crying was arrested this week after an enraged father watched the abuse on a newly installed “nanny cam.”

Los Angeles – A nanny was arrested and charged with two counts of risk of injury to a minor after she was observed on videotape hitting, slamming and jerking two 10-month-old twins (1 boy and 1 girl) while they were in her care.

Vermont – A nanny was arrested after being viewed on videotape dropping an 11-month-old boy from a height of three feet above the ground onto a pillow after becoming upset because the youngster wouldn’t eat. This caregiver was also viewed throwing the boy again, kicking him, picking him up by his right arm and throwing him back down again.

These are just some of the disturbing news stories I read while researching this article. In all of these cases, the children were checked out by pediatricians and found to have no serious long-term injuries. (Thank God)
Sadly, some of the other stories I researched did not have the same happy ending.

It’s not easy for a parent to leave his or her child with someone else for the first time, and news stories like these don’t make it any easier. Everyone wants peace of mind when they choose a childcare provider. Generally speaking, most parents feel uncomfortable and a little guilty about leaving their children in the first place. You should do whatever you can do to eliminate some of the concern. A hidden nanny camera can give you the peace of mind you’re looking for and make it easier to leave your children with someone else.

There are many genuinely caring nannies in this world, but how can you tell if the stranger you’ve let into your home is one of the good ones? Covert camera technology makes it possible to make sure your child is getting proper care.

The hidden camera is available in many different forms. It could be the clock on the wall in the baby’s bedroom, a teddy bear on the shelf, or even the VCR or table lamp in the living room. They are easy to install, and can be either wired or wireless depending on your situation. If you are considering purchasing a hidden nanny cam, take the time to do a little research and determine the best one for you. Then decide whether or not you should tell your caregiver that there is a nanny cam in the house somewhere.

While it is perfectly legal to use a hidden nanny cam to keep watch over the nanny without her knowledge, should a nanny find out that she’s being monitored and recorded without her knowledge; you may run the risk of losing a valuable employee. Studies and polls show that most honest nannies are not against the use of video surveillance, just the use of it in secret. If you monitor them in secret and they find out, then any bond of trust between you and your nanny could be instantly broken.

On the other hand, if you tell them that the nanny cams are not there just to monitor her, but they are there for general home security, then she will feel that you trust her, because you told her. And as a bonus, if she knows she’s being video taped, any temptation to lash out at your child may be held in check, even on her most frustrating of days.

When hiring a nanny, parents should complete a background check, which included the person’s criminal, employee and worker’s compensation history as well as licensing verification. But sometimes a check still does not guarantee the children are free from abuse. Parents should try to spend time with a prospective caregiver and observe them in a discreet way. Families should interview the person themselves, not relying solely on the placing agency.

The most important thing is for a parent to know their child and to pick up on clues that something might be wrong, such as a normally energetic child suddenly becoming lethargic or you find unexplained bruises and scratches. Another key sign that something might be wrong is if your child starts to become overly anxious when it’s time for you to leave them with the caregiver.

Hidden cameras can be used for many other reasons than just childcare. The devices can be used while your home is being cleaned, for security reasons, or just to keep an eye on things when you’re not there. However, spy shops indicate the leading reason continues to be to monitor care providers. I personally have noticed a 20% increase in the purchase of hidden cameras over the last two years. While this is good for my business, I’m not sure what it says about our society.

By: SA Rubin

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A nanny cam can have several uses in your home. You can use it to watch the babysitter when you’re not home. If you have a babysitter that you don’t know that well, you can use the nanny camera to make sure he or she is doing their job.

The camera can also be used to keep an eye on elderly parents who might have Alzheimer’s, disabled or bedridden. You can immediately see if they need help of some kind when you have the camera in their room or throughout the house.

The nanny cam can be hidden inside everyday items like a clock radio, potted plant, wall clock or a stuffed animal. There are several home security companies, especially on the internet, that sell these types of hidden cameras. This is helpful because the babysitter won’t know they’re being watched while on the job. You can get a pretty good idea of how professional they are when they are working, not knowing there is a camera in the house.

There are wired and wireless versions. The wireless versions are better because you can move the cameras anywhere in the house easily without dealing with cables. The transmission signal range is much better with the wireless cameras.

You’ll also want to get a cam that records on DVR instead of a VHS tape. DVR (digital video recorder) records the video image in high resolution. This protects the image from degradation over a longer period of time. You can also search for a specific video clip easier on a DVR than with a VHS tape.

Hidden nanny cameras can cost several hundred dollars if you get the kind that has a DVR built-in and is self-recording. The camera will start recording when it detects motion in the room. The price might be worth it if you think it will do a better job than a regular camera that uses a VCR to record video. You also have to start the recording yourself with the cheaper cameras. The choice is up to you.

Do your homework before buying one. If you can’t find any good deals locally, go on the internet and try to find an online retailer that can give you a better price.

Investing in a nanny cam will give you the peace of mind that you need to know that your children are in good hands when you’re not home.

By: Michelle C Roebuck


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