Expecting a baby in April.

The wife grew up with parents who video taped everything. I grew up with still photographs but I'm not sure that any video of me at a young age even exsists.

The wife wants a good, general purpose video camera that we can use for the baby. It doesn't have to be professional shit.

Good resolution and easy to upload, save, watch, and share capabilities.

Thanks in advance.

do you have a budget in mind?

You can just get a dsrl that take video and have both. Nikon, canon, Sony... all have cameras that do both at all price ranges.

I'm of the "buy once.. cry once" mentality.

I don't want to back myself into a corner with a budget but I wouldn't hate to keep it under.. $500? I don't even know if that's reasonable. I'm so out of touch with this stuff.

If you just want video, Canon and Sony put out some decent straight camcorder for around that price range.  Personally, I'd recommend a Sony unit, especially if you can get one of their 4k models.  They usually have 12x optical zoom, image stabilization built in, etc. 

Personally I'd consider a bridge camera (think a DSLR with a permanently attached lens) or a DSLR in general.  Both will have manual and video modes, but the downside is DSLR video doesn't go over 29 minutes for legal reasons.  Camcorders don't have that issue.  (it's to legally make cameras and camcorders distinct from each other in Europe from what my rep told me)

Unless y'all are hard into editing and making cute movies, just use your phone. It's always with you and quality is fantastic these days.

I bought a Sony cx455 for my son's wedding.  I didn't want to spend a lot because it was for a one-time use, but I also wanted great results because I would only have one chance to video.  I was very satisfied with the camera.  It only weighs 8 ounces so is quite handy.  I'm far from an expert on video, but thought I should use a dedicated video camera, for video.  Maybe a dslr would do just as well, I'm not sure.

Why Digital Cameras Have a 30 Minute Video Recording Limit

The time limit is so they don't get classed as video recorders and have to pay a higher European import duty. Or that's what de interwebz sez.

Isn't that what I said?  (not being sarcastic)