In a message dated 97-06-11 15:00:21 EDT, you write: << It also mentions you can use it to record mom's heartbeat to be played back later to the newborn to calm him/her. Gee, wonder why you can't just hold the baby?? >> Gee Kathy, where have you been? Hold the baby? That would interfere with the important things in life such as tennis, going to work, cleaning the toilets.... Jan B.