The Best Baby Monitor "What to Look For and The way to Choose the Correct One
As parents-to-be, we were inundated by the amount of new stuff we had to buy and things we had to stress about. One item we knew we could not survive without was a baby monitor and we knew we wanted a video baby monitor. If you are expecting a child and are doing research on whether you want a monitor and which one you should buy, this article should help you pick the best baby monitor.
First, if you're wondering whether or not to get a monitor, I'll make it plain that from my personal experience, a baby monitor is perhaps the 1 item to help you sleep at night. When your newborn baby is in the crib for the first time, it is extremely reassuring to be in a position to hear baby breathing and if you've got a video baby monitor, the power to really see your baby whenever you need, without going into the room and most likely waking her up, is large. I read a lot of baby video monitor reviews and most parents agree on this point.
As parents-to-be, we were inundated by the amount of new stuff we had to buy and things we had to stress about. One item we knew we could not survive without was a baby monitor and we knew we wanted a video baby monitor. If you are expecting a child and are doing research on whether you want a monitor and which one you should buy, this article should help you pick the best baby monitor.
First, if you're wondering whether or not to get a monitor, I'll make it plain that from my personal experience, a baby monitor is perhaps the 1 item to help you sleep at night. When your newborn baby is in the crib for the first time, it is extremely reassuring to be in a position to hear baby breathing and if you've got a video baby monitor, the power to really see your baby whenever you need, without going into the room and most likely waking her up, is large. I read a lot of baby video monitor reviews and most parents agree on this point.
Once you've decided you want a monitor, the amount of selections in the market is really overwhelming. There's audio only motion detectors, video baby monitors, options for digital versus. Analog, options for night lights, lullabies the list really does go on. Here is a list to keep in mind when shopping for the best baby monitor:
At what frequency does the monitor broadcast? Similar to radio waves, wireless networks and cordless phones, a baby monitor has to broadcast its signals (video and audio) at a certain frequency generally in MHz or GHz. Common frequencies are 900MHz or 2.4GHz. The number one complaint for any baby monitor is that it meddles with other wireless home devices like cord-free phones, wireless computer networks, wireless games consoles and so on. Some monitors have multiple channels and can automatically find the best channel to send out on and avoid interference. We suggest you test any baby monitor right from the box to figure out if you are going to have any interference.
Does the baby monitor broadcast a safe, private signal? Some analogue monitors transmit on the same frequency so if your neighbor has bought the same video baby monitor you have, they could be able to see inside your infant's crib and vice-versa. If privacy is necessary to you, make sure you purchase a monitor that broadcasts a safe signal.
Is the system expandable? Some baby monitors can expand to accommodate up to 4 cameras which is useful if your family is growing or you simply woul
At what frequency does the monitor broadcast? Similar to radio waves, wireless networks and cordless phones, a baby monitor has to broadcast its signals (video and audio) at a certain frequency generally in MHz or GHz. Common frequencies are 900MHz or 2.4GHz. The number one complaint for any baby monitor is that it meddles with other wireless home devices like cord-free phones, wireless computer networks, wireless games consoles and so on. Some monitors have multiple channels and can automatically find the best channel to send out on and avoid interference. We suggest you test any baby monitor right from the box to figure out if you are going to have any interference.
Does the baby monitor broadcast a safe, private signal? Some analogue monitors transmit on the same frequency so if your neighbor has bought the same video baby monitor you have, they could be able to see inside your infant's crib and vice-versa. If privacy is necessary to you, make sure you purchase a monitor that broadcasts a safe signal.
Is the system expandable? Some baby monitors can expand to accommodate up to 4 cameras which is useful if your family is growing or you simply woul
At what frequency does the monitor broadcast? Similar to radio waves, wireless networks and cordless phones, a baby monitor has to broadcast its signals (video and audio) at a certain frequency generally in MHz or GHz. Common frequencies are 900MHz or 2.4GHz. The number one complaint for any baby monitor is that it meddles with other wireless home devices like cord-free phones, wireless computer networks, wireless games consoles and so on. Some monitors have multiple channels and can automatically find the best channel to send out on and avoid interference. We suggest you test any baby monitor right from the box to figure out if you are going to have any interference.
Does the baby monitor broadcast a safe, private signal? Some analogue monitors transmit on the same frequency so if your neighbor has bought the same video baby monitor you have, they could be able to see inside your infant's crib and vice-versa. If privacy is necessary to you, make sure you purchase a monitor that broadcasts a safe signal.
Is the system expandable? Some baby monitors can expand to accommodate up to 4 cameras which is useful if your family is growing or you simply would like to monitor more than one room.
What's the range of the monitor? Most monitors come with chargeable batteries (making it really portable) and makers claim that audio and video can be broadcast to the remote unit with ranges up to 300-500 feet. If you live in a 2 story house and the signal has to go through many walls, expect this range to reduce.
What are the other features I should search for? Dependent on how much you need to spend, it's easy to get a larger, color screen, multiple cameras, 2-way audio (speak with baby), a temperature readout, motion detectors, the facility to play lullabies and night lights. It depends on your budget and what features you'd like to have.
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Does the baby monitor broadcast a safe, private signal? Some analogue monitors transmit on the same frequency so if your neighbor has bought the same video baby monitor you have, they could be able to see inside your infant's crib and vice-versa. If privacy is necessary to you, make sure you purchase a monitor that broadcasts a safe signal.
Is the system expandable? Some baby monitors can expand to accommodate up to 4 cameras which is useful if your family is growing or you simply would like to monitor more than one room.
What's the range of the monitor? Most monitors come with chargeable batteries (making it really portable) and makers claim that audio and video can be broadcast to the remote unit with ranges up to 300-500 feet. If you live in a 2 story house and the signal has to go through many walls, expect this range to reduce.
What are the other features I should search for? Dependent on how much you need to spend, it's easy to get a larger, color screen, multiple cameras, 2-way audio (speak with baby), a temperature readout, motion detectors, the facility to play lullabies and night lights. It depends on your budget and what features you'd like to have.
About the Author:
Jonah Smith writes baby monitor reviews for the site WeReviewBabyMonitors.com which supplies resources for mums and dads attempting to find the best baby monitor.