With the arrival of a new baby, there are so many things to think about and organize
. A baby monitor is one of these, it will allow you to check on your child frequently giving you that peace of mind to know bundle of joy is safe and sound.
They work in the same way that cordless telephones do by transmitting frequencies using a radio signal. Originally most of these contraptions worked via single way radio monitors. Technology has since rapidly moved on and there are now a vast range of things which a baby monitor can do.
Most models now allow not only for parents to hear their babies but also for them to speak back through the monitor via a two way signal. A simple two way monitor is now what you can expect to find for relatively cheap. There is however a multitude of other functions which monitors can now perform.
There are a range of new features across a variety of different models and these vary in price. Generally speaking the more expensive models will offer more functions. These could include:
Two way talk a simple two way radio monitor system which allows for both parent and baby to hear each other
Flashing light signal If you would prefer to have a lower volume for when people are visiting the house, the flashing light setting will allow you to see when your baby needs attention
Digital Wireless Technology remove the need for unnecessary wires around the home, log into your broadband connection
Video system this allows up to four cameras to be linked to the radio monitor system, these can be viewed on an LCD colour screen
Temperature check Some systems have an incorporated temperature sensor allowing you to monitor the temperature in your babys room, making sure it is never too hot or too cold.
Sound and lullabies a system which has various sounds and childrens songs to allow your baby to drift off into a relaxed snooze with music
Frequency Hopping Technology (FHSS) This setting is ideal for life in a busy city, it hops between channels meaning that interference is dramatically reduced
Long range this gives you the benefit of moving freely around your home with the system able to function up to 300m away from the hub
As can be seen there have been dramatic advances since the humble one way baby monitor began. Make sure you have total peace of mind by choosing the right model for you.