Nowadays, it is really difficult for any parent to be able to be by their child s side 24/7. But despite such circumstances, it is good to know that technology has managed to make life easier by giving busy moms and dads the option keep an eye on their precious little one even when they aren t in the same room. This efficient and compact device is made up of two parts: the radio transmitter and the portable receiver. A baby monitor is especially useful when your little one is still very young. By means of the receiver, you will be able to monitor awakenings in the middle of the night. In this way, you will know when your baby needs feeding, a diaper change or, perhaps, your mere presence and the comfort of your touch. Video Monitoring The latest models of baby monitors also feature several other options that takes the pressure off monitoring your baby 24/7. 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. With the digital technology, privacy is kept since it broadcasts private signals that only you, the parents, have access to. Another dilemma that has plagued analog baby monitors before is the range. There is no total mobility since parents can easily get out of range from the baby unit. 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. In order to reduce the likelihood of interference, pick a baby monitor that works on a different frequency band from your other wireless household devices. These days, most cordless phones operate on the 2.4GHz frequency band. Therefore, if you use the same channel for your baby monitor, you'll definitely encounter problems with the signal. The main clock functions as the sound-alarm system and is equipped with a vibrating rod attachment that should be positioned under the parents' mattress. Each time the baby wails, the alarm system triggers the rod to forewarn and awaken the parents. Some baby monitors even come with LCD screens that allow you to literally watch over your baby.