What’s the Difference between Digital & Analog Monitors?

By Fredy Siswanto

No doubt that one of the first items you put in your baby registry was a baby monitor. They are certainly a parent’s best friend and give you the capability to be in two places at once. How great is that? But even this purchase has become confusing with all the new technology now available. Some of the models offered are extremely pricey while other cheaper models seem sort of run of the mill. Sales people will try to sell you the more expensive models, so knowing your product is a good idea. Do you need a digital or analog monitor? Read on to find out.


Discover the Difference Between Digital & Analog Baby Monitors


Digital monitors use the latest technology and normally are better. They will provide you with better sound and picture quality that entails a clearer reception. Another benefit to digital monitors is that they are not privy to interference from cell phones or equipment that might be in your neighbor’s house. They also tend to be better equipped to pick up small sounds coming from the room. Digital baby safety monitors also have an exasperated range compared to their analog counterparts. This means that you can hear your baby from further away. This never means that a parent should walk to a friend’s house or run to the store with their monitor.

Unfortunately since digital monitors are the latest and greatest they carry a bit of a price tag as well. Many researchers have questions their safety since they use magnetic waves to transmit messages. This issue is controversial. It is best to place a digital monitor as far away from the bay as possible just in case to reduce levels of radiation exposure.

The bottom line is that you should be able to find a monitor within your price range that will work for your needs. If you live in a smaller home and will be using a monitor less frequently there is no need to upgrade to the newest technological advances in baby monitoring. The important task as a parent is finding a product that works for you and using it wisely. Regardless of which kind you choose, you are taking that important first step in ensuring your baby is constantly supervised!

Child Safety at Home - Is Your Child Safe? Peace of Mind For Parents and Grandparents

By Margaret Rowan

Those most at risk from a home accident are the 0-4 years age group. Falls account for the majority of non-fatal accidents whilst the highest number of deaths are due to fire. Most of these accidents are preventable through increased awareness and vigilance, improvements in the home environment and the use of appropriate safety products.

Firstly, get your home fitted with smoke alarms. Local services may vary but in my area of Yorkshire the local fire service will come and fit as many fire alarms as needed in appropriate places in the homes of anyone who asks - all free of charge.

Similarly, carbon monoxide alarms are an essential part of safety in the home - these are even easier as they don't need fixing to the wall at all - ours sits on top of our kitchen wall unit. You may also need:

Bed Guards are to prevent children from falling out of bed - these are offered in attractive colors and will fold outwards or downwards when not in use. They can be purchased in pairs if there are two exposed sides to the bed or singly if the bed is against a wall.

Electric Socket Guards to prevent tiny fingers from poking in sockets.

Window Fasteners to stop little ones opening the windows wide enough to climb out.

Cooker Guards to prevent children from pulling hot pans down.

Door Slam Stoppers prevent accidents involving trapped fingers in slamming doors.