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With hundreds of different
models, it’s hard to choose the right one. Factors such as
your location and lifestyle will influence your decision.
Do you need audio/video or audio only? 40 MHZ or 90 MHZ?
Read on to find out.
The
baby monitor
is a wonderful invention that allows you to listen for
your baby’s cries or movements without actually going into
their room. Baby monitors are very useful when your baby
wakes up in the middle of the night. You can hear his
cries when he needs feeding or changing. Baby monitors are
also very helpful during the day when your baby is
napping. They give you the freedom to go on the opposite
end of the house, hang out laundry, etc.
Usually, a baby monitor is used
by placing the transmitter close to your babies crib so it
picks up his sounds. The receiver is then placed in the
area that you will be in, such as next to your bed. Many
brands of baby monitors are able to run off of batteries,
this way they are portable and can be carried on your
belt. Some models even have night vision cameras and lcd
monitors so you can see your baby. This gives you added
comfort knowing exactly how your baby is doing.
Movement sensors are another
option. These work with a pad that is placed under your
baby while they sleep. If no movement is detected, an
alarm sounds. Some monitors even allow you to monitor your
baby’s temperature while they sleep.
A monitor with more than one
receiver can be handy as well. This way, one unit can be
stationary and the other portable. The monitors can then
be switched when the portable’s battery get low.
Sometimes you can’t hear your
baby’s cries or movements due to noise or other children.
In this case a monitor wit a sound activated light is
handy. You know immediately when your child is moving
because the monitor will light up.
There are very few drawbacks to
baby monitors. Sometimes, the signal of other baby
monitors can be picked up if they are in close enough
range. This also works the other way around, so always be
aware of conversations when your monitor is on if your
concerned about privacy. Sometimes cordless phones can
interfere with the reception on your monitor as well.
Monitors with low battery
indicators are also handy. If you use the batteries most
often this is a good choice. When the low-battery light
comes on it gives you plenty of time to replace then
before they die completely.
When trying to decide on what
bandwidth is best for you, first consider where you live.
If you live in the country a wider bandwidth (up to 90MHZ)
is great for better clarity. If you live in the city where
there is a lot of interference such as cell phones, other
baby monitors, portable phones, or cement walls, a lower
bandwidth (40MHZ) may be a better option.
Regardless of what monitor you
choose remember to always follow the manufactures
instructions. Never put a baby monitor directly in your
baby’s crib or where your baby can reach it. The cord can
get wrapped around their neck. Hopefully, this great
invention will make parenting just a little bit easier.
Good luck!
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