Have you ever thought to give the baby monitor as a gift in the baby shower party? In my opinion, one useful devise that is need for modern parents is a baby monitor. It is very useful, because when you are doing something in the other room or you are outside the room you can still check your baby's safety. However, with the many different kinds of monitors available in the market at present sometimes it may get confusing. It will surely help you in making a choice if you know the different types of monitors.
The types of baby monitors
There are three types of baby monitors that you can choose according to the needs –an audio, video or a sensory monitor.
Audio monitors allow you to hear the activities of your child (ex: crying) as they take the sound. There are two kinds of monitor audio, monitor analog and digital model. Audio Monitor work uses an FM signal to transmit voice and works through radio frequency. While the benefits of the digital model, it can provide a clearer sound quality so you can hear your baby better
The other type is a video monitor. By video monitors you can hear and see the activity of your baby by combining sound and video just like TV sets. They use a small camera to transmit the images into the LCD display, usually portable and come with multiple cameras and even night vision.
Sensory monitors detect the baby's slightest movements even during sleep. Some models available also come with audio monitors installed. These come with a portable parent's unit that allows you to hear your baby's activities by sending you the alarm.
You can choose what type of baby monitor is required. The size of the home can be a consideration, because if the house is small, the simple baby monitors can be selected, but if the house is large, then a more sophisticated baby monitors would be more required.
The type of work and lifestyle is also another important factor to consider, especially if your work requires you to be farther away from your baby's room and you may need a monitor that covers the range, particularly a portable one.
Always remember that whether you choose an audio, video or sensory monitor, the clarity of sound and video of your unit should be of very good quality for you to effectively monitor the baby. Whatever model you may choose, the most important aspects to consider is that your choice must certainly appropriate to the needs, can control the activities of baby especially safety issues, and of course, fit to your budget.