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. Even though they put up with a lot of difficulties in caring for their babies, the ounce of reassurance they get from using such devices is more than welcome. Special Features Hearing-impaired individuals are definitely faced with two times the challenge of caring for a baby. Aside from making sure that they can provide for their infants' needs, they also have to deal with the fact that they cannot perceive sounds not even the cries of their own little ones. Portability Every now and then, people may share a similar opinion when it comes to size. Some consider smaller devices to be more excellent than larger ones. Because of this trend, as well as the necessity for better portability, a good number of modern baby monitors are currently equipped with ultra-small receivers. It is extremely helpful; especially to parents who cannot possibly stay by their baby s side at all times. The most common type used is the audio monitor. This type receives and transmits sounds produced by the baby to a parent unit so moms or dads could hear the activities of the baby and know if there are any problems while they are at a certain distance. What to Look For in a Baby Monitor Clarity of the Reception (whether audio or video) and less static is always a good quality for the baby monitor to become effective in child safety. This allows you to clearly hear or see the activities of the child better. A good monitor must always be handy. A compact and portable monitor will easily provide you with comfort as you carry it around the vicinity. While some ghost hunters use sophisticated gadgets and devices to hunt down ghost phenomenon, there are those who use baby monitors. Baby monitors are good for this kind of activities since they are quite sensitive to sounds as well as other factors in the environment. There have been a lot of reported cases by parents that they are getting signals from the baby units that are not relevant to the baby or the environment.