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Choosing a Baby Monitor
 It's
amazing how quickly mothers can recognise the sound of their baby
crying from a distance or while they are asleep. But if you use
a baby monitor to tune in, you will find it easier to relax and
probably get a better night's sleep because you can be absolutely
sure of know when your baby has woken up.
Choosing Your Monitor
How do you choose from all the different models available? First
you should think about how you will be using the monitor. For example,
if you don't need to go from room to room a lot, or are only going
to use the monitor at night, a plug-in model is sufficient. But
if you want to be able to move about freely, a monitor with a portable
parent unit which clips onto your belt or waistband, would be a
better choice. There are also models which have fully portable battery
powered parent and baby units, so both units can be used anywhere
in your home or out in the garden.
Light & Sound
All monitors have two or more channels for good sound reception
and adjustable volume control. Most also have a light which comes
on when there are baby sounds so you can turn the volume down when
you want to. Others have a light to tell you the batteries are low.
Those that have a night light on the baby unit give a comforting
glow in the dark and let you check on your baby without turning
on another light. Some of the latest models will also transmit the
temperature of your baby's room to your parent unit and there is
one which can even monitor breathing rhythms.
Vision
With the most up-to-the-minute baby monitors you can now look in
on your baby as well as listen in via a special TV monitor or your
normal TV screen.
Portable Monitors
A portable mains/battery powered parent unit allows you to move
about freely. A fully portable monitor has mains/battery powered
baby and parent units which can both be used anywhere.
Rechargeable Monitors
Mains/battery powered baby unit and rechargeable parents unit that
cuts down on the expense of batteries.
For Greater Reassurance
In addition to sounds, your baby's room temperature - or even breathing
rhythms can be transmitted by remote control to the parent unit.
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