Angel monitors and CD

Ok we are looking at getting an angel type monitor - with mats that give readings on bubs breathing etc..in case our bubs is premmie etc. and want to avoid CD and clares sad thread reminded me to ask about this....
Our antenatal midwife told us they were useless and wouldnt recommend them...
so any opinions here either way = anyone have the same monitor etc???

I have one and LOVE it!

Some babies are known for holding their breath when younger and this has been proven to be the leading cause of cot death so i have been told. Ella was 4 weeks old when hers went off i rushed into the room and woke her and she took in a massive breath! I thank god i have it coz i dont know if she would have started again or not but im not one to take chances! It took far to long to get her and there is noway i would lose her! It takes about 20 secs for the alarm to go off, so if it goes off you know its for real and isnt just going off for baby holding their breath for 5 secs.

I have an angelcare monitor,love it, and don't regret buying it. Alyssa had a problem with mucus while we were still in the hospital and had stopped breathing (i.e turning blue) for just a short time, but coming home and knowing our monitor would pick up on her if she stopped breathing was real piece of mind.

There were a couple of false alarms early on, but you just adjust the sensitivity to get it right.

loved it. Worked really well!

I have an Angelcare one for Emma Rose, and it really gives me peace of mind to use it. If it's the cost you're worried about, I often see them for sale on TradeMe for a lot less than you pay in the shops -- although I got mine on sale at Baby Factory (apparently they get discounted there during the sales -- pays to ring and ask). It's been great -- only went off once but scared the crap out of us. It's helped me to stay away from checking on her a million times a night and just let her sleep. I think they're a good investment, and remember, you can always resell it and get some of your money back after you're done using it! :)

I have Respisense monitors for the twins, they clip onto their nappies. If there is no movement (breathing movement) for 15 secs they vibrate to stimulate bubs to start breathing again, and if still no movement after another 15 secs they alarm.

They were both wearing them on our little expedition to Starship and the doctors and nurses all commented on how good they were. The advantage with them over the Angelcare is that because they attach to bubs you can also use them in the carseat, pram etc. Mine wear theirs 24 hours a day.