Monday, September 26, 2011

What You Need To Know If You Want To Buy A Baby Monitor

By Sophia Andrew


You might remember the time when the most complex thing a baby monitor could do was pick up on the conversations your neighbors were having on their cordless phones. These days, baby monitors are far more advanced than the original models which just relayed sounds. And even more advanced monitoring is done with video. Finding the right monitoring system can be difficult at first, because there are so many options. With the technology advances we enjoy these days, you don't have to worry about a monitor which will keep you awake all night, with feedback squeals and static sounds. Here are some of the things that you should think about when you go shopping for your family's next infant monitoring system.

The price is going to be a major factor in your decision. However, you should not limit yourself to the price alone, when making your decision. The best thing to do when it comes to the price of a system, is to simply use the price as way to measure out how many features you are getting for that price. Also keep in mind that when you are choosing a system, you shouldn't be asking yourself "which one is the cheapest", because if you go with the cheapest system, you may find it malfunctioning or worse! Therefore, it's best to rather weigh out all of the options and features you will be getting for the price, so that you get the most for your investment.

Frequencies and channel range, what kind do you need?

Because other surrounding devices from other apartments or homes close by can interfere with your device, you will want to choose one which comes with a wide range of frequencies so that there will not be any interference. The last thing you want ever, as a parent, is to be picking up the wrong signals and to be listening to someone else's baby monitor or radio etc...instead of your own child's, and that is why it's important to consider this before buying your first system. If asking friends and family don't provide you with a solution, go to the library, bookstore or online. Look for ratings in publications like Consumer Reports and find which brands they recommend. Here you can find detailed information about what is good or not so good about any product. This is a good way to find out which brands are a good value, have the best record and which are flawed. If you really want to learn which products have the best performance record and give you the most value, these are types of reviews you should study. This is one of the few places where you can find truly objective information about products being sold. Many positive reviews you read online are on the company's site; these may only be giving you one side of the story.

There is a lot to take in when you want to purchase your baby monitor. Find out if you want your system to be extensive, assess how much you are willing to spend, and consider whether or not the system will get in the way of your other daily activities as well. Take your time when researching, that way you can really make an informed decision which can keep your family happy and your baby safe!




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