Baby Movement Monitors - Why Buy One?
A baby motion monitor is exactly what its name suggests: a baby monitor that uses electronic sensors to monitor your baby's movements while they are asleep and notify you when there is a problem with their sleeping position of their head. Most movement monitors are not substitutes for expensive medical monitors, and most parents enjoy the additional information (and the peace of mind that comes from knowing their baby is healthy) associated with such a device. Many baby movement monitors also use a built-in transmitter to send a signal to an audio recording device so you can listen to your baby as he or she sleeps. This is usually done automatically, although some models will let you program it so you can adjust the volume. Baby monitors come in several types. The most popular type is a hand held device that is placed on your child's chest, around the neck. This type of monitor works best if the baby is sleeping face down, because the motion sensor will de...