Best Heartbeat doppler?

nikkil20

I am looking into buying a doppler so I can hear my baby's heartbeat whenever I want. My question is Are they even worth it?

I need some help on which ones are good and which ones are priced reasonable.

Thanks! 

whiterabbit5

We bought a Sonoline B fetal doppler that I believe was like $52.  We just tried it Monday and it worked wonderfully.  Very easy to use.

mhollidayesq

I like the one I have and I think its worth it.  It's a Sonoline B. You can purchase it off of ebay for under $60.

nikkil20

How far along are you girls? 

I read somewhere that on home doppler you have to be a certain week to really hear the heartbeat. I'm 14 weeks, so hopefully I have no problem.

Now also with the Sonoline B, where would I get some ultrasound gel? 

whiterabbit5

I'll be 18 weeks tomorrow and it worked perfectly fine.  When I bought the doppler, the gel was included.  Hope that helps!

mhollidayesq

nikkil20:

How far along are you girls? Im 22 weeks, but I was able to hear heartbeat around week 10, so at 14 weeks you should be good to go.  I would just suggest you look for it close to your panty/pubic line vs. high up around the belly button until you are about 20 weeks.

I read somewhere that on home doppler you have to be a certain week to really hear the heartbeat. I'm 14 weeks, so hopefully I have no problem.

Now also with the Sonoline B, where would I get some ultrasound gel? You can also get ultrasound gel from ebay (most vendor include at least one bottle with a new purchase).  However, I am borrowing my fetal doppler so I never had any gel.  I used the basic Target brand of K-Y Jelly and it works perfectly fine.

nikkil20

Thanks Ladies! That helps alot!