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Most consumers admit in their baby monitor reviews that they initially scoffed at the idea of spying on their babies with video monitors. At first, it just seemed excessive, as who needs to see every yawn, gurgle, giggle or sour-puss scream anyway? Yet, often, an expectant mother gets a video monitor at a baby shower or the tech-geek spouse convinces the frugal spouse that this would be a cool idea. Unsurprisingly, even the most reticent consumers instantly became hooked to the concept of having a wireless video baby monitor around the house.

When purchasing a wireless, video monitoring system, you'll need to consider how you intend to use it first. Some 5" to 7" video baby monitors attach in a more permanent way, while others can be propped up on any nightstand or countertop.

Then there are the handheld receivers, that allow you the ability to roam the house freely, while watching your baby on a smaller 1.8" screen. The actual baby monitor camera wil be mounted to the wall, attached to the crib or affixed to a bookshelf. Can you pan, tilt, zoom or get a wide-angle view of the room with your camera? These are all options you will consider, before making choice.

Another feature to consider for your wireless video baby monitor is the resolution/picture quality you require. You'll need to decide whether black-and-white will suffice, or if you want one in color. Some systems also come with night-vision so you can watch your baby in the dark, without disturbing him or her. Some of the older models have bulkier screens, whereas the newer models offer flat-screens, LCD baby monitor screens and high-definition technology screens. Your screen can range anywhere from 1.8 inches to 7 inches. Do you need an output to your computer or TV screen? These are all factors to consider.

One last thing to consider for your wireless video baby monitor is interference. Digital monitors have less trouble with this than analog baby monitors, and remote locations are less at-risk than more rural, spread-out households. In some cases, parents will see their neighbors' babies if they're using the same brand of monitoring system, or household appliances and cordless phones will send static and jumbled pictures through. It's important that you gather warranty information in case you need to return a product. Generally speaking, you get what you pay for with wireless baby monitors: if you buy a cheap-o product, you'll get interference. If you're willing to pay a little more, then you should be able to find something in the $200 to $300 range that works just fine.

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