Your guide to baby monitors
Added: (Tue Dec 23 2008)
Most new parents cannot envisage a time when their newborn will be out of sight. However, at some point, all mums and dads have to realise that they cannot watch their baby 24-7.
For this reason, baby monitors are invaluable in allowing parents to hear their child when they are in another room. Most units come with 2 sets, one which is placed next to the baby and the other for you to carry around with you. This will enable you to constantly hear your baby, wherever you may be.
The following guide is to help and advise parents on what to look for when choosing a baby monitor.
Sound Quality
Obviously, one of the primary concerns for any parent choosing a baby monitor is sound quality. Most baby monitors have at least two channels, in case one of the channels is affected by interference. Some units, such as the BT baby monitor range are equipped with DECT technology, for the very best in crystal clear sound. As a rule of thumb, the more you pay for a monitor, the higher the level of sound quality you can expect.
Video
For some people, being able to hear their child through a baby monitor is not enough. Many may week the extra peace of mind of actually being able to see the baby. For this reason, equipment such as the Doro BM40 baby monitor are equipped with video camera and a 1.5in LCD screen on the monitor, for complete peace of mind.
Range
The range a baby monitor has will dictate how far away from the base unit you will be able to go. Again, this is largely dependent on the amount you pay for the equipment, as generally speaking, the more expensive units are equipped with a greater range. Some people may only need the monitor at night and if the baby sleeps in the room next to you, then you don’t need a great range.
If, however, you want completely un-restricted monitoring, and the ability to take the baby monitor all over the home and garden, then range may be something you need to take into consideration.
Light indicators
Many baby monitors come with visual indicators, which light up to show when the baby is making noise. This is an important feature for when you are engaging in activities such as watching TV, where you may not necessarily be able to hear the baby through the monitor.
Additional features
Some top-of-the-range baby monitors will come with extra features. These include nightlights, to give a soft glow in baby’s room, two-way intercoms so you can talk to your baby through the monitor and lullabies to gently sooth them to sleep. In addition to this, many modern baby monitors also come equipped with motion and temperature sensors, so that parents can see when their child moves and see if their baby becomes too hot. These features can offer increased comfort and peace of mind.
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