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ATLANTA, Ga., March 3, 2008 – Working mothers or fathers may wish that they could stay at home to raise their children, however for financial reasons; this might not be an option. Then the challenge rises to find quality and trustworthy child care to act as a parent's extended hand. There are a lot of things to consider when finding a suitable alternative, but the most common concern is safety.
In recent years, news of abusive or dishonest nannies and daycare services has become more common. It is extremely important to research a nanny's background before leaving your children alone with one. The same can hold true for daycare services and live-in housekeepers.
Many people don't know that there are significant problems with child abuse and stealing by nannies. In 2001, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention reported that 4 percent of child abuse cases were caused by caregivers, nannies and baby-sitters. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services publishes annual reports on the number of child abuse cases. In 2002, the report showed that 44,000 cases were perpetrated by people other than parents, foster parents, guardians or relatives. That means this group was mostly comprised of daycare providers, nannies, baby-sitters and in-home employees. In the 2005, the number had grown to more than 46,000. These chilling statistics alone offer motivation to perform nanny background checks. Below, we have included links to a few news reports involving nanny abuse or crimes.
Now you may be thinking back to your previous research and may be questioning your child's safety. "Did I do my research and background checks? Does my child seem happy with our nanny or daycare provider? Is my child getting the best care available?
One way to know for sure is to invest in a 'Nanny Cam'. A 'Nanny Cam' is short for nanny camera or hidden camera. One or more can be easily placed in your home to video record daily activity. Now with advanced modern technology, a parent can even view what is happening in their home while at work or on vacation, as long as they have Internet access. This is done with a DVR recording device.
Digital Video Recorder (DVR) - Unlike VCRs, DVRs record video to a computer hard drive or other media such as a CD or DVD. This makes a DVR easy to maintain because there are no bulky tapes to change or the risk of losing video quality when recording over previous footage. Except for the World's Smallest DVR, all of our other DVRs can be operated and monitored remotely from anywhere in the world using the Internet. While the surveillance video data is stored on the DVR it can be protected from loss caused by operating errors, tampering and accidents.
There are many different types of hidden cameras to choose from, all with various transmissions, power options, prices and brands. Choosing the best one with the features you are looking for can be another obstacle. A recommended place to begin learning about video surveillance and hidden cameras is at http://www.USAHomeWatch.com. There you will find an array of cameras and recording systems, but the most popular, in this case, is the "Nanny Cam Bear". Click this link to view: http://www.usahomewatch.com/teddybear-hidden-camera.htm.
If you can't "bear" the thought of something bad happening to your child then make sure their room includes a Teddy Bear hidden camera. This is a medium sized (14 inches) bear has a velour texture. The teddy bear hidden camera is powered by a 12 hour rechargeable battery pack, no wires or cords to plug in.
Prices at www.USAHomeWatch.com for this particular item range from $312.00 to $340.00, depending on transmission strengths, power options and either black & white or color camera preferences.
Black & White
•HC-BRBRN-G Wireless Camera with FREE 2.4 GHz Receiver
•HC-BRBRN-G-X Wireless Camera with FREE 2.4 GHz Receiver and X-Vision
Color
•HC-BRBRN-GC Wireless Camera with FREE 2.4 GHz Receiver
Includes:
• Wireless cameras include FREE 2.4 GHz receiver (a $160.00 value)
Options:
• X-Vision (.003 Lux) is a feature only available on black and white cameras. Allows best possible images in virtually complete darkness.
Specifications:
Image Sensor: 1/3" Sony CCD (B/W) 1/4" CCD (Color)
Resolution: 400 Lines(B/W) 380 Lines(Color)
Min. Illumination: .05 Lux (B/W) 1 Lux (Color)
Lens: 3.7mm Wide Angle
Power Required: 12 V DC/110V AC
This cute bear contains a wireless camera that is not visible from a distance or in-hand; therefore it can record true interaction in your home or day care. This nanny cam will eliminate those doubts or enable you to know what is happening when you're not there. Hopefully you will not discover any kind of neglect or child abuse, but if you do, video footage will be your eye witness in a prosecution.
USAHomeWatch.com is an excellent source to shop for various DVR devices and hidden cameras because they provide detailed information of each product and they have very competitive prices. Individual situations differ and you may not know what steps to take next and still question if a nanny cam is right for you. USAHomeWatch.com provides free consultations and estimates to help you make the best informed decision for your child's safety. They are also happy to answer any of your questions or concerns.
Note: USAHomeWatch.com will soon integrate their own hosting services to enable you to view your cameras 24 hours a day and 7 days a week by logging into your secured account. This will eliminate using two different companies, one for hosting and one for purchasing video equipment. Visit USAHomeWatch's website to learn more about their plans to be a full service video recording provider.
Here are links to related articles, news releases, background check sources and national statistics on child abuse.
In the News:
Police Release New 'Nanny Cam' Video In Abuse Probe – NBC6.net: http://www.nbc6.net/family/2551632/detail.html
Nanny Accused of Abuse After Child's Father Videotapes Her – New York Times: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9804E7DB123DF937A35751C1A961958260
Related Articles:
Nanny accused of abuse to be arraigned – Palo Alto Online: http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=2716
Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms - http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/signs.cfm
Related Links:
Sex Offender Registry Review - http://sex-offender-registry-review.toptenreviews.com/
Try a nanny background check from one of our top-rated background check services:http://background-check-services-review.toptenreviews.com/
Child Abuse Statistics:
2006 US Child Abuse Statistics - http://www.childhelp.org/resources/learning-center/statistics
Child Welfare and Information Gateway: Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect - http://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/
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