This best applies to a setup wherein the baby stays in a room separate from the parents. If the parents sleep in a different room from the baby, it would prove to be impossible to be able to monitor him or her perfectly unless you wake up every minute and check up on your little tyke. So the best way to do this is to use a baby monitor. As helpful as these gadgets may be, they could also turn out to be a nuisance every time you encounter interference problems. Unfortunately, such instances could take place quite often if you live in a flat with very close (as in proximity) next-door neighbors. There are actually a number of ways to get rid or avoid interference issues when using baby monitors inside an apartment building. Are Digital Baby Monitors Safe for Children? Today, almost everything has gone digital. Cellular phones, computers and even simple household appliances, such as telephones and microwaves, have all switched to digital technology. However, the growing concern of many is whether these hi-tech gadgets can be considered safe for our health, especially in gadgets such as baby monitors that are usually placed in such a close distance to children. Today, different baby monitors have been developed which make use not only of sounds but of images as well. A great example of this is the video baby monitor. Video baby monitors make use of cameras instead of just the usual transmitter with microphone device. A camera or a number of cameras are installed in the baby s room and live video feed are transmitted to a TV or LCD receiver. But with digital monitors, the range of the devices has been extended making it more possible for the parents to roam around the house without worrying of getting out of range. Disadvantages of Digital Baby Monitors Digital baby monitors do also have their fair share of disadvantages. One of the most controversial topics about digital technology in baby monitors is health risk. The video monitoring capability of some model allows you to watch over your baby anytime and anywhere in your house. You may even avail of the web cast feature that makes it possible for a parent, who's away on a business trip, to keep track of their baby or kid at home. This is definitely an excellent alternative especially when one of the parents needs to work away from home for a certain period of time.