Being a parent is stressful enough. The responsibility of looking after a young baby can sometimes be overwhelming. I know because I'm speaking from experience! Thankfully in this day and age, there are devices that can help ensure your baby is safe and take away the constant worry of whether your baby is safe or not. One such example is baby monitors. Having one of these monitors really gives you the peace of mind that every parent needs.
There are many different brands and types of baby monitoring device available. However, there are some things you need to bear in mind though before you buy one for your baby.
The first thing you should think about is price. Everyone wants to save money, but a monitoring device for your baby isn't the place to cut costs. A decent baby monitor should cost anywhere between $100 and $200. The price will depend on how many features the baby monitor has.
First though, I just want to point out some of the pitfalls of cheap monitors. The main problem is interference from other electrical devices. Good baby monitors have a number of hi-tec ways to cut out interference and this is the first thing to go from cheaper models. Remember, you're trying to get peace of mind. That won't be the case if you're constantly getting false alarms!
Good monitors have a multitude of features and are super sensitive. They can detect the baby's slightest movements. Some will immediately alert you if there if the baby is absolutely still for 20 seconds. And nearly all have a warning light to alert you of any possible dangers if you couldn't hear the alarm for some reason, if you were using the vacuum cleaner for example.
At the end of the day, buying a reputable baby monitor will give you that added peace of mind that your baby really is safe when in another room.