EMFs & Baby Monitors: What Really Matters

Summary: Hillary and Erica unpack EMFs, 5G worries, and the crowded market of baby monitors—audio, wearables, and video—so moms can pick gear that supports intuition instead of anxiety. Hillary shares why sound + room temperature are her must-haves, when a wearable (like a pulse-ox sock) can be useful, and how video feeds can sometimes spike stress.

What You’ll Learn

• EMFs 101 (light touch) and practical ways to reduce exposure


• Pros/cons of audio, wearable, and video monitors


• When vitals tracking helps (illness/specific scenarios)


• Why video can increase hyper-vigilance—and how to set boundaries


• A simple decision checklist to choose the right monitor for you


• Bonus tip: using an “OK-to-Wake” clock for toddlers

Timestamps

• 00:46 — EMFs & 5G anxieties: keeping perspective


• 00:54 — Low-tech audio monitors (sound + room temp)


• 00:56 — Wearables (e.g., pulse-ox socks): when they help


• 01:03 — Video monitors: benefits vs. anxiety triggers


• 01:15 — Decision checklist & healthy tech boundaries


• 01:16 — “OK-to-Wake” clock basics


• 01:19 — Key takeaways

Links Mentioned

• The Invisible Rainbow (book): https://amzn.to/4mGefrW


• Wearable pulse-ox “dream sock”: https://amzn.to/45PADI8


• “OK-to-Wake” toddler clock: https://amzn.to/3UQQMrN


• Baby Settler Sleep Bundle: https://www.babysettler.com/the-baby-sleep-bundle/


• Body-Well EMF device: (mentioned; no link)

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About Hillary: Hillary is a board-certified lactation consultant, masters-level registered nurse, author of Babies Made Simple, mom of four, and the founder/lead consultant at Baby Settler located in Charleston, SC (virtually worldwide). 

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding questions or concerns about your or your baby’s health.