Mothercare
Kiddicare
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Argos
Baby Monitor
This essential item is used for remote baby listening. A Baby Monitor, or Nursery Monitor allows you to monitor your child remotely while you're in a different room. They offer you peace of mind. There are many different types of baby monitor; digital, plug-in, walkabout and rechargeable units. Video baby monitors are also available, some have sensor pads under the mattress that detect all of your baby's movements – the slightest motion – including breathing – can be detected, and the alarm sounds if movement pauses for too long. Expensive baby monitors offer
We used a Tomy Walkabout Platinum Digital Baby Monitor.
It's a top of the range multi-channel digital monitor which cost £89.00 and has since come down in price.
The sound was crackle free and very clear. The unit was lightweight, stylish, and had a blue glow light to calm the baby (possibly a bit of a gimmick!). We liked the room temperature readout on the parent unit.
Tomy has a great name in the world of baby monitors.
Buying a baby monitor can be a bewildering experience. Here are some things to look for:The main advantage to this type of monitor is that you can actually see your baby moving.
The set comprises of an infrared camera with built in microphone Most baby monitors work up to 100m, some even up to 300m and have multiple channel switching facilities to get the best quality signal.
Some devices boast features such as a room temperature display, night light, 2 way talking. Newer units work on a digital format, which provides less interference and better quality.
