If something is wrong, the parents will definitely know about it. But baby monitors have already come a long way. 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. The lifestyle and the type of work that you have to do around is also another important factor to consider, especially if your work requires you to be farther away from your baby s room and you may need a monitor that covers the range, particularly a portable one. Always remember that whether you would prefer an audio, video or sensory monitor, the clarity of sound and video of your unit should be of very good quality for you to effectively monitor your child. Sounds coming from the baby are being picked up and a signal is then transmitted to the receiver. On the other hand, receivers are being carried around the house or place somewhere that is accessible to the mother or whoever it is designated to keep watch of the baby. Usually, the transmitter is plugged into a socket from its stationary position while the receiver is battery operated since it could be brought anywhere. 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. At daytime, a baby monitor also provides you with an enormous freedom to do other things during your baby's naptime. As a rule, you need to place the radio transmitter within 10 feet of the crib so that it can pick up even the slightest sounds made by your baby such as breathing and movement. For example, if you want to leave your baby in the living room for a while, you can get the device from the baby s room and transfer it to the living room without going through the difficulty of moving the wires. The Disadvantages of Wireless Baby Monitors If such devices have advantages, then it is possible that they also have disadvantages. So to avoid interference, change the frequency of your baby monitor every once in a while and make sure that the frequency you use does not clash with frequencies of other devices. To change frequencies, wireless baby monitors are equipped with a switch that lets parents change frequency easily. 2) Another way to help in solving wireless interference is to find a proper location for the transmitter as well as for the receiver (baby unit and the parents unit).