If you are busy setting up a nursery for your new arrival, then looking at video baby monitors is quite likely high on your radar. You may have already noticed there is a huge range to choose from. Many parents are nervous about their impending roles and some are very anxious about the possibility of problems like SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. While the cause is still a mystery, one thing you can plan for is prevention.
It is very reassuring for parents, to know that they can monitor their baby via video as well as for movement using sensor pads, which register an interruption to their breathing pattern. More commonly a baby alarm system will allow you to keep a watch that your little one is sleeping soundly. Should they wake you will know straight way without having to let them cry, causing unnecessary distress.
Standard baby alarms use audio, where the only option you have is hearing your baby. Things can interfere with these devices, and they can pick up other noises like air conditioning, central heating, vehicle or weather noises.
By using video baby monitors you are able to take advantage of visual cues that would otherwise be missed with audio alone. Your baby, will likely start moving around as they get closer to waking, so you have some warning that they will wake shortly. A monitor that includes video will have a clear view of your sleeping child from a camera mounted in the nursery. A good quality system will also have infrared night vision that allows visual monitoring even in a dark room.
They can also come with a remote control, and some models have a function that allows you to pan or zoom the camera to get a better view of the baby or the surrounding area. Some monitoring units offer the option of connecting up to 4 cameras, giving you the choice of having another one in the room, or you can place one in other rooms and perhaps monitor two children at once.
Some of these cameras also allow you to take digital photos.
Baby alarms normally run on a wireless system that allows you to take your handset with you, even if you venture out into your garden. The MHz and range can vary, but many will reach a range of 650ft to 980ft which is a considerable distance.
It is a good idea to get a unit that comes with an out of range alarm to alert you, should you happen to move too far away, out of the signal area.
Some of the best models include the Summer Infant baby touch digital color video monitor, the Summer Infant best view digital video baby monitor, the Graco secure coverage digital baby monitor and the Philips Avent digital video baby monitor. These top brands tend to get the best reviews and a few other quality producers include Lorex Live Snap Digital Wireless, Safety 1st High Def, Fisher Price Talk, Graco imonitor, Baby Touch, DECT technology capable devices, imonitor multi-child and duo as well as the white bt 150.
Another useful feature that comes with some monitors is the ability to give a temperature reading in your baby’s room. If the temperature happens to drop too low or gets too high, it could disrupt their sleeping patterns. It is also an added protection if you happen to live in an extreme climate area, as extremes in temperature can be life threatening. Clearly, Video baby monitors are one good way to put your mind at ease and give you greater control of keeping your new little baby safe and sound.