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As a young parent, all you want to do is look at your baby all the time, everywhere. But when it's time to go to sleep, you have to leave him in his room, away from your worried or amazed parents. In that case, there's nothing like a video baby monitor to keep an eye on your little one. More expensive than a simple audio baby monitor, it nevertheless offers a number of significant advantages.
See baby at any time
That's the undeniable advantage of a video baby monitor. You can watch him at every moment of his life. After putting them to bed, watch what they do before drifting off to sleep. Thinking they're out of sight, they may give you some delicious surprises. Newborn babies often make all sorts of mimicry and gestures of their own.
Keeping an eye on baby without making a sound
As a young parent, you probably need constant reassurance, especially if your toddler isn't in the same room as you. So rather than disturbing him in his room every 5 minutes, simply stay in your living room and use the video baby monitor. This way, you won't disturb him, and above all, you won't make any noise that could wake him up.
In this way, you can ensure your baby gets a good night's sleep. This is especially important if your child is a light sleeper and wakes up at the slightest noise.
Thanks to the video, you can be reassured that your child is sleeping well and breathing normally.
React only in an emergency
Babies are rarely quiet throughout the night. They may make noises... perhaps because they're hungry, can't sleep, want to play or simply have had a nightmare.
So rather than getting up every minute, the camera lets you see what they're doing. If they're crying because they're really hungry, you'll have to get up. If, on the other hand, he's running around in his bed talking, you can stay in bed. All you have to do is watch him and wait for him to go back to sleep.
Similarly, if baby has rolled over without making a sound, you can react quickly.
Leave it in a secure room while you're busy
If your child is old enough, you can let him play in his bedroom or in the living room (which is perfectly safe), while you go about your business for a while. With a video baby monitor, you can keep an eye on your child while you prepare a meal or put away the washing. It's an absolute time saver when it comes to household chores, as you don't need to take it everywhere with you.
So now that you're convinced, all you have to do is choose your video baby monitor for added peace of mind.
FAQ – The video baby monitor
From what age should you use a baby monitor?
A baby monitor can be used from birth, as soon as baby sleeps in their own room or in a room separate from the parents. It can be used for as long as needed, often up to 2-3 years old.
What is the range of a video baby monitor?
Range varies by model, typically between 150 and 300 metres outdoors with no obstacles, and around 50 metres through several walls inside a house.
Does a video baby monitor emit waves that are dangerous for baby?
Baby monitors sold in the European Union comply with strict emission standards. However, it's recommended to place the transmitter at least 1 metre from baby's cot as a precaution.
Audio or video baby monitor, which should I choose?
An audio monitor is enough to be alerted if baby cries. A video monitor also lets you see baby in real time, useful for checking their sleeping position or condition without entering the room.
How should you position the baby monitor camera?
The camera should be mounted high up, out of baby's reach, angled towards the cot without being directly above it, and the power cable must be kept completely out of reach to avoid any strangulation risk.