A baby monitor is a great way to allow parents to feel at ease when they are not in the same room as their baby. At night you can sleep happily in a different bedroom knowing that you will still be alerted if your child needs you. While during the day you are free to move around the house doing chores.
We need to consider a few things before buying a baby monitor:
- how much do you wish to spend, which will then reflect on the available features
- the type of building you live in and where the child will be in relation to where you will be most of the time " if you are far apart and the house has cement walls then strong transmission capabilities is a must have
- do you want a video in addition to audio capabilities
What types of Monitor Are Available?
- Audio only: the basic type of monitor will offer audio only. You can have one or two receivers with this type, the two option gives a little more flexibility.
- Movement and audio capability: consists of three parts " a transmitter, a receiver and a pad to place under the babies mattress to detect movement and/or breathing.
- Audio and video: this type " in addition to some of the features already mentioned above - consists of a small camera that you can safely place near your baby and a small TV screen that you can take with you. Some of the higher end models even have infra red so you can see baby in the dark.
Important Considerations
- The power source: battery operated monitor equipment is the best for mobility but can use a lot of batteries in a short space of time. So, the best options are either a/c adapter with battery combination or rechargeable battery option.
- Volume controls: this can be useful when you do not wish to hear every single sound that your little one makes.
- LED lights on the receiver: this can be useful when you are unable to hear the receiver. If your child wakes for example then any noise will be shown by the LED lights flashing.
- Multi-channel option: this will allow you to find a channel that has the least interference in your area. Interference is often caused by mobile/cellular and cordless phones.
- Frequency: the cheaper options operate on 49 MHz, which can actually lead to there being more interference from other radio devices. 900 MHz are better as they are less likely to suffer the same levels of interference. The best are 2.4 GHz however.
- A low battery indicator: obviously very useful.
- Size: if you are moving around a lot then the smaller and more mobile the kit is the better. Furthermore, if you travel with your child its good to have a light-weight baby monitor that is easily packed.
- A two-receiver option: if you like the idea of having one receiver static " in your bedroom for example, so you dont have to go looking for the receiver you left some place earlier on " then the two-receiver option is a good choice.
We need to consider a few things before buying a baby monitor:
- how much do you wish to spend, which will then reflect on the available features
- the type of building you live in and where the child will be in relation to where you will be most of the time " if you are far apart and the house has cement walls then strong transmission capabilities is a must have
- do you want a video in addition to audio capabilities
What types of Monitor Are Available?
- Audio only: the basic type of monitor will offer audio only. You can have one or two receivers with this type, the two option gives a little more flexibility.
- Movement and audio capability: consists of three parts " a transmitter, a receiver and a pad to place under the babies mattress to detect movement and/or breathing.
- Audio and video: this type " in addition to some of the features already mentioned above - consists of a small camera that you can safely place near your baby and a small TV screen that you can take with you. Some of the higher end models even have infra red so you can see baby in the dark.
Important Considerations
- The power source: battery operated monitor equipment is the best for mobility but can use a lot of batteries in a short space of time. So, the best options are either a/c adapter with battery combination or rechargeable battery option.
- Volume controls: this can be useful when you do not wish to hear every single sound that your little one makes.
- LED lights on the receiver: this can be useful when you are unable to hear the receiver. If your child wakes for example then any noise will be shown by the LED lights flashing.
- Multi-channel option: this will allow you to find a channel that has the least interference in your area. Interference is often caused by mobile/cellular and cordless phones.
- Frequency: the cheaper options operate on 49 MHz, which can actually lead to there being more interference from other radio devices. 900 MHz are better as they are less likely to suffer the same levels of interference. The best are 2.4 GHz however.
- A low battery indicator: obviously very useful.
- Size: if you are moving around a lot then the smaller and more mobile the kit is the better. Furthermore, if you travel with your child its good to have a light-weight baby monitor that is easily packed.
- A two-receiver option: if you like the idea of having one receiver static " in your bedroom for example, so you dont have to go looking for the receiver you left some place earlier on " then the two-receiver option is a good choice.
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