Making Informed Shopping Decisions On Safety Baby Monitors

As a new parent, you may be wondering, "Are safety baby monitors really necessary?" In the 1950s, baby monitor reviews claimed that "These gadgets can enable mom to do all the cooking and cleaning, without worrying about the baby" and called them "the nannies of the future!"

The early monitor systems involved a baby transmitter and a parent receiver, with audio signals transmitting every cry, gurgle and baby talk. Modern digital monitors have cameras that allow parents to see every move, yet are cameras essential or just a parent pacifier? Really, the answer depends upon the individual, but here are some things to consider if you do breakdown and buy one.

There can be some problems with safety baby monitors from time to time, making them less safe for your child. Some digital monitors may be overly sensitive, signaling every little gurgle, roll-over or sound.

After a while, it becomes a case of "the baby monitor who cried wolf," where you'll be so desensitized to the constant alarms that you might miss a real emergency. Also, many monitors do not have a very extensive range, which can make you think everything is quiet and lovely, when in reality, your baby is shrieking out of your range.

Sometimes electronic devices like cordless phones and microwaves can also cause interference, making sounds muffled and distorted and leaving you to wonder, "Why did I buy this useless thing?"

Safety baby monitors come in all price ranges with all kinds of features. For just a bare bones basic audio model, you can pay $29.99 for the Ultra-Clear Graco Baby Monitor, which is considered a great buy for the money.

Another inexpensive model is the Safety 1st Baby monitor, which sells for $75, and is very quiet to have on in the background. At the high end, you can pay $299.99 for the Summer Infant Complete Coverage Video Monitor Set, which offers TV output, two video monitors and a whole host of advanced features.

The Philips DECT baby monitor ($149.99) is another high-quality selection that offers minimal-to-no interference.

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Knowing You Are Needed With A Wireless Baby Monitor

The wireless baby monitor is the most popular type of baby monitor system on the market. Each system comes with a monitor, which is placed in the infant's room; either mounted to the wall, attached to the crib or placed on a table.

Then there are one or more parental units, which usually look like walkie-talkies (if handheld) or like LCD screens if it has video capabilities. Parents can then accomplish chores and have some down-time while the baby sleeps, without worrying that their infant may be in distress.

While a digital or analog baby monitor isn't an essential child-rearing item, many parents feel they are being more attentive when using one.

The Graco iMonitor, which is the next level up in the Graco baby monitor series, is more sensitive, has lower interference and ensures that there will be no accidental eavesdropping from neighbors who also happen to own Graco monitors.

The downside to this wireless baby monitor is that the battery run-time is relatively short and the range is not as far as advertised. The average price is $80 to $105, depending on where you buy it. If you want a unit guaranteed to have zero interference, then you might want to try the Philips baby monitors, but you'll be paying considerably more.

Nothing is worse than knowing your baby has been screaming his or her lungs out for the past hour, while you were out of earshot range, doing laundry, cooking or watching television.

The wireless baby monitor enables parents to give the baby a little bit of encouragement from afar, while not caving in to the fussiness and whims of the child. Digital baby monitors are a great way to get chores done around the house and take a little break, without having to worry about the safety of your little one.

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Keeping Your Peace Of Mind With A Wireless Video Baby Monitor

Most consumers admit in their baby monitor reviews that they initially scoffed at the idea of spying on their babies with video monitors. At first, it just seemed excessive, as who needs to see every yawn, gurgle, giggle or sour-puss scream anyway?

Yet, often, an expectant mother gets a video monitor at a baby shower or the tech-geek spouse convinces the frugal spouse that this would be a cool idea. Unsurprisingly, even the most reticent consumers instantly became hooked to the concept of having a wireless video baby monitor around the house.

Another feature to consider for your wireless video baby monitor device is how many of each unit you'll need. For instance, a standard baby monitor system will come with one camera and one screen.

However, some systems offer an optional two-parent handheld unit, a video screen and a handheld unit, or multiple cameras for watching more than one room and baby at a time. For some people, a more advanced system might be the best fit.

A wireless video baby monitor is an excellent way to keep tabs on your baby. Some parents revel in the joys of parenthood and love to watch their baby chatter in the crib, laugh, giggle or call for mommy and daddy.

After all, these quiet moments can be an ideal time to capture some great footage for a family video! Other parents like the ability to switch on the screen and see if their baby is awake yet, so they don't have to open the door and disturb the baby's slumber.

Additionally, these wireless baby monitors are great for babies with colds, colicky kids, premature babies, handicapped children or for a number of other situations where vigilance is crucial.

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