Digital baby monitors provide such peace of mind for any new parent, allowing you to be able to relax, work or sleep knowing that as soon as your baby wakes you will know about it straight away. You can keep a watchful eye on your little one, while they are sleeping from anywhere in and around your home, providing you are within the range of your monitoring system. DECT stands for digital enhanced cordless telecommunications and provides for the clearest communications, via video or audio with virtually no interference from other cordless devices, such as a cell or cordless phone that may be nearby.
Another important feature of a digital monitor is that it allows you to keep track of the temperature in your baby’s room. The device would alert you to any problem with your central heating, and advise you if the temperature was dropping to dangerous levels in your baby’s room. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for, and with the higher quality baby monitor you get, the more likely you will have less or no interference, plus you get all the added functionality. One of the features found in the better baby alarms, is the provision of movement detection.
A common problem with people of all ages is apnea, which is when a person stops breathing for a longer time than their usual cycle. Babies are at a higher risk of experiencing obstructive apnea, which is where something gets in the way of their breathing.
It might be as simple inflammation and swelling of their throat or nasal passages and if you notice any snoring, then take that as a warning sign that they might be susceptible to breathing problems. Something you will want to discuss with your Doctor.
Of course having a baby alarm is one way to be able to know for sure that your baby is safe and sleeping well, and while it cannot stop your baby from getting sick, or having a problem, it can certainly alert you, so you can seek medical assistance quickly as needed.
Something else that you may not have thought about is the battery life of your monitor, and how long it will hold its charge. You will want a monitoring system that is rechargeable for the hand devices even if your main station is plugged in. You should also find out if there is some sort of battery backup available, should you experience any interruption to your electrical supply.
There are many types of monitors including digital video baby monitors. The best digital baby monitors are made by trusted brands like the Summer Infant baby touch digital color video monitor. These digital monitors with camera capabilities allow you to not only see your baby in real time but record it on video! The Graco secure coverage digital baby monitor is another fantastic model. Others include the Philips Avent, Safety 1st high def model, Lorex live snap digital wireless, Graco direct connect, Philips avent DECT baby monitor with digital display screen and many more!
There are some concerns about using DECT devices around your home and in particular near your baby, and these revolve around the potential dangers of microwave transmissions. Baby monitors are the same as other wireless type devices, such as your cell or cordless phones. A lot of experts say that the amount of electromagnetic energy that is emitted does not come anywhere close to dangerous levels.
Overall digital baby monitors offer a lot of benefits and features that can be very helpful to new and experienced parents, and provide a high level of peace of mind that your baby is sleeping safely.