This is a very good system when it comes to baby monitors the only setback is that, the length of wires makes mobility quite impossible. The receiver would more or less just stay in one place. Wireless baby monitors however are more flexible than wired ones. Since it is wireless, the limitation that the length of wires provide does not apply to it making it more possible to move around the house while still being able to monitor your baby. With these devices, you will still be able to monitor your baby even if he or she is in another room. What Are Baby Monitors? Basically, a baby monitor, also known as a baby alarm, is a device that can be used to monitor your children or babies even if they are located in a separate room than yours. It is a simplex transmitter and receiver system that can be used to remotely listen for different noises made by your kids and babies. One of the latest baby monitors are video baby monitors with night vision capability. You may have seen it in the movies or on TV - the navy seals attacking at night are not at a disadvantageous position since they are using their handy dandy night vision goggles. That same technology is being used in today s baby monitors. This may cost a little more than the analog versions, but if you do have the money to spare, then try to go digital. Tips When Using Baby Monitors in Block of Flats 1) As much as baby monitors can help parents, personal supervision is still very important. It is more important when you live in a flat where there are a lot of people and strangers can easily come and go. 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. You need to place it as far away as possible from other devices especially wireless ones. This includes router and wireless/ cordless phones. The baby s and parents units should also be placed as far away from the microwave oven since it can also cause great interference. 3) If you have money to splurge on these kinds of devices, you can go for digital baby monitors instead of the analog ones.