Baby Monitors
When it comes to baby
monitors, the Sound N Lights type which operates at 49 MHz is all that most
parents need to use. It is also
the least expensive in its class. This
model uses a lighting system which indicates the difference between a sign and
a cry by the loudness of the sound. Probably
the only downfall with this inexpensive model is the static you hear in the
background but most experts say that some interference is to be expected from
most monitors. For an extra ten
dollars or so you can even get an extra receiver for this model.
The next model up from the
basic is the Sony 900 MHz clear and near baby monitors.
The 900 MHz means much longer range and reception.
As with almost any product there are some drawbacks if you think hard
enough. This product operates at
900 MHz which is the same frequency that many cell phones and cordless phones
operate on. This means that there
may be some bleed through and interference from these items.
The next class up of baby monitors is the 2.4 GHz baby monitors.
Here again we have a bump in frequency which means that reception is
better. As cell phone and
computer wireless products continue to go higher in frequency there will be
just as much interference as with the 900 MHz type baby monitors but for now
these work great. The range for
these higher end sound type of baby monitors will continue to increase so you
can relax by the pool and do some yard work while your infant sleeps.
There are newer types of
baby monitors than just audible types these days.
There are motion sensor monitors as well.
These baby monitors go well beyond the traditional baby monitors and
may actually help a new parent to sleep better knowing that everything is ok
with their child. it is very neat
as to how some of these types of monitors work.
For example, the Angel care features a sensor pad that is located
beneath the baby so that it detects even the slightest movement and there is
also an alarm that sounds if there is no movement for twenty seconds or so. For preemies or children with health problems that need to be
closely monitored then this is a very good choice. For most families this type of monitor may be too much but it
is great to know that they exist.
Last but not least there are
the newer video baby monitors that can not only detect sound but you can see
them as they sleep and play. When you are training them to stay in their crib this product
works great so you can keep an eye on them while you are not in visible sight
of them. The very best of the
video monitors is the mobicam baby monitors which comes with a 2.4 GHz hand
held receiver with a small color screen.
The range is about 300 feet which means you can be very far away and
still see the child. The
transmitter unit has a small globe shaped camera which can be switched to
infrared mode for night time viewing. You
can expand this system to control up to three different cameras as well and
still use the same monitor.
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