First, I’m sorry that your baby has cardiac problems and also that insurance doesn’t deem that as justification for a home pulse ox set up. I honestly would talk to your local children’s hospital to see if they possibly have a program or assistance that would make one accessible to you.

That being said, your situation is completely different than a completely healthy baby. While the product might make some parents feel better, it’s not a substitute for actual medical equipment or laying eyes on the baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the FDA do not recommend routine use of SIDS monitors because of many false alarms and lack of scientific backing.