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There are basically 3 broad types of baby monitors:
1) Baby sounds monitor
2) Baby movement sensor monitor
3) Baby video monitor
Baby Sounds Monitor
This is the most basic baby monitor function which only transmit the sounds that baby makes through the transmitter (with microphone) which is placed near the baby. The sound can be heard through the receiver (with speaker) of the parent unit which is always with the parent or the person taking care of the baby.
Most baby sounds monitor also has a sound light indicator which will light up everytime the baby cries or makes some noise. The sound light indicator has a scale light which indicates the intense of the baby noise. The more noise the baby makes, more lights will be illuminated. The feature is particularly useful if for instance the parents somehow did not hear the baby cries due to whatever reasons. But the illuminated sound light indicator will somehow catch the parents eyes and alert them to attend to their babies immediately.
Baby Movement Sensor Monitor
This monitor will have the basic functions of the baby sounds monitor but with additional function. The baby monitor is able to detect the movement of the baby. It has a movement or sensor pad which needs to be placed on top of a hard surface such a cardboard or other hard surface board underneath the baby's matress. A cable from the movement sensor pad is connected to the transmitter unit in the baby's room.
What it does is that the sensor pad detects the movement of the baby in the cot. When no movement is detected for more than 20 seconds, this will trigger an alarm which is heard through the parents unit. The feature is particularly useful as it enables the parents to react quickly to see what happen to their babies.
It has been known that this function is able to reduce the cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) where the parents are able to attend to the babies immediately. This feature will give an additional security and comfort to the parents knowing that the baby is active and breathing.
Baby Video Monitor
Apart from the audio features, this monitor comes with a video function as well. This features allows you to see the baby as well as hearing the sounds from the baby. The receiver from the parents unit projects the image of the baby through the monitor in color. This useful function also give the parents an additional sense of comfort to see what their babies are doing whether sleeping or playing.
The video function will also allows night vision as well where you are able to see your baby in the dark. Here you can see the image of your baby in black and white. So, the video baby monitor gives you the ability of seeing your baby whether during the day or night and to see what the baby is doing. Some parents prefer this function as images of their babies give a sense of added comfort and good feeling.
