Can’t afford owlet sock - alternatives?

I really feel like I would relax better if I had some kind of monitor on my baby at night but I simply cannot afford the owlet socks! I was thinking maybe a monitor mat? Or has anyone got any better suggestions please? UK based.

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So many people sell the owlet sock on Facebook marketplace for cheap! At least in my area… worth checking it out

I have been keeping an eye out market place but people still want over £200 or more for them even second hand! 😔

I used a monitor that clips onto my daughters nappy and if detected her stopping breathing the alarm would sound. Can't remember the name snuza something 🙈

I honestly think tech like this would make you worry more!!

Baby will be in your room not out of your sight for the first 6mths. A good monitor and popping in before bed to check on baby will be fine!!!

Snuza Hero 💙💛

We have tapo, they cost fraction od the price, I think £20 or £30 and it works great! The day and night vision is very clear, so it's the sound. There is no need to pay a ridiculous amount of money for a viral brand.
You download their app through which you check on you little one. You can also check what is happening at home if you away and leave little one with anyone as long as you have the Internet connection.

does this have breathing sensor
Function or heart rate monitoring though ?

No, it doesn't if this is what you are after. But it does have a movind sensor, but I wouldn't recommend using it because everytime the little one moves the camera makes noise

I thought about that when I was pregnant, really wanted owlet and decided I wasn’t gonna spend all that money. I got the snuza hero from vinted and used it twice then resold it on vinted, so extremely happy I didn’t spend a fortune on such products 😂

My doctor said no to using the owlet

Don’t recommend attaching an electrical device on a baby all night. Get a baby monitor. I’ve had one without WiFi and one with WiFi, I will not get the one with WiFi anymore. I feel like it can be hacked and I feel safer with the one that doesn’t connect to WiFi.

We're trying out the Eufy sock right now it's less than half the price of the Owlet. I did not like the Sense u monitor it was not accurate at all. Maybe black Friday deals will come up for you.

Snuzza hero! 🩷🩵. It’s a dream. Literally attach to the nappy and you’re good to go!

Honestly these can be so inaccurate that a+e staff hate them . They have their place but don't get caught up in needing one

I was the same! But then I saw a horror story on here about the sock setting on fire so we never used ours again 😫

Honestly I think these things just fuel anxiety more, so I'd avoid personally!

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