How to Select the Right Baby Monitor

Whether your baby is taking a mid-day nap in her crib or she's asleep for the night, a monitor allows you to keep your ears -- and maybe your eyes -- on her when you aren't in the room. According to Consumer Reports, baby monitors transmit audible sound and images that allow you to keep tabs on your little one. Monitors come in many forms, including audio, analog, digital, video/audio and wireless network versions. Choosing the right monitor is key to your own feeling of security for your baby and the entire family.

Instructions

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      Review the different types of monitors you have to choose from. Audio monitors are the traditional types that feature sound and LED lights that get louder as the noise-level increases. Analog monitors transfer audio sounds without added encryption; digital versions use encryptions -- making it almost impossible for other people using audio equipment to pick up the noises. Audio/video monitors combine sound and image, and wireless network versions use your home's own wireless network and allow you to see the images on your computer.

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      Read the monitor's range limitations. Choose a baby monitor with a longer range if your infant's room is far away from yours or on another floor.

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      Consult the product information that comes with the baby monitor for the item's frequency band. Avoid products that have a frequency that is close to your cordless phone or other nearby household devices, as this may create interference and make it a challenge to hear your baby.

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      Decide if you want to go for the bells and whistles. Pick a simple audio monitor if you just want to hear your baby, or go for a video or temperature sensitive one -- which monitors the room's temperature -- if you want something that offers more.

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      Set a price range. Upscale monitors with more gadgets will cost more.

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