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These days the purchasing a baby video monitor is considered an essential thing to do for expectant parents. Concern for the child’s safety is always paramount and as we find out more about SIDS (Sudden Infant Death syndrome) the need for always being able to check on your baby easily and quickly without necessarily disturbing the infant becomes more important.
Baby monitors have been around for quite a while now and at first there were just the audio baby monitors to consider. These did an acceptable job for the times but as technology moved on baby video monitors became available and these days have become the only viable choice for a responsible parent keeping a watchful eye on their child or children. |
The way a baby monitor works is by the base, or camera in the case of video, sending a signal to the (more often than not) portable viewing console or receiver. Obviously these signals were simple audio signals with the original audio monitors but as the technology became cheaper video signals became possible.
Signal strength of baby monitors used to be an issue at one time and thickness of walls, distance and of course interference from other wireless devices all affected the performance of these earlier models. These days this is not such an issue as the more contemporary models allow you to change the broadcasting channel to avoid conflicts between the different gadgets in your house and the baby video monitor.
More expensive models will feature hundreds of available channels and the equipment can automatically detect interference and select a better channel making sure you get a clear signal to your receiver.
All wireless video baby monitors are wireless based so obviously you won’t have the hassle of trailing wires around the house but one very important thing to consider is what happens when it’s dark? You have a baby video monitor and suddenly it’s no use to you because it’s gone dark and the video monitor can’t see anything!! Fortunately some baby monitors come equipped with LED lights that will automatically come on when it goes dark so you can still see your baby. Most receivers have a two and a half or 3 inch screen.
Baby video monitors do not only have an important role to play when your baby is tiny and has a chance of contracting SIDS. As your baby develops into a toddler a baby monitor continues to be a vital tool in making sure your child is safe and well. It will give Mother’s at home alone with their children a chance to get around the house to do housework and various jobs whilst always being able to see their child whether they are asleep or playing in their playpen in their room.
A good rule of thumb when selecting your video baby monitor is to get the best one you can afford with the most features. As mentioned previously channel selection can be VERY important. It’s no use buying a cheaper model with only two or three channels if it can’t broadcast a good signal around your house and all houses are different. Another thing to consider would be the option of models that work off re-chargeable batteries. These are obviously more convenient to run because your video camera and also the receiver are not tied to being near to a power outlet.
Another good option to consider when buying a baby video monitor is the intercom option. If your baby is just slightly disturbed and the sound of your voice could just send him/her off again then you would have this capability rather than having to go into the baby’s room and disturb them more than you have to. Again – buy the best baby video monitor you can afford. It will be money well spent!
