Getting the babies room ready, is a very exciting thing to do when you are pregnant. However, one item for this room that is often overlooked is the baby sleep monitor.  This electronic device, which enables you to hear the baby, wherever you are in the house is a very useful piece of equipment.

Your monitor will come in 2 parts.  The receiver is to be taken around the house with you, while the transmitter will stay in the room where baby is.  Transmission distance can vary from six hundred feet to up to three thousand feet for deluxe models.  To enable it to be portable, the receiver runs on batteries, whilst the transmitter is electrically powered.  The receiver will also have back up batteries for use in a power cut.

It is very important to try out a baby monitor before you buy it. The shop should understand your needs and not have any problems with this. You need to ensure that you hear a clear sound – if you hear static, then try another model. As with most things – you get what you pay for.  In this case you should not skimp, as its a very important purchase which will provide peace of mind – not only when your baby sleeps during the day but at nighttime as well.

There are some very basic baby monitors on the market and some that are packed with features.  Below are some points that you may wish to consider before you buy.

Low battery indicator

Lights up to advise that baby is crying.  The monitor will light up more as the baby cries louder.  You will be able to see that baby is crying without having the volume up very loud.

Ability to buy multiple receivers, so you can place them around the house for convenience.

Being able to see what baby is doing by having a video option.  Some will have a motion detector.

The baby monitor is an important piece of equipment to have in place for your new baby.  Ensure you take the time to get the right baby sleep monitor one with the features that are best suited to your needs.