No matter how careful we are or how prepared we are as parents we just can’t forsee every circumstance or situation. Being able to “see” that our baby is safe and secure can go a long way to peace of mind. The BébéSounds LCD Flat Panel Color Video & Sound Monitor could really help.

Usually we have our newborns in the bassinet or crib right next to our own bed. But when they’re transitioning to their own space this is a good way to feel secure - for the child too. They might have some anxieties about sleeping away from parents also.

Both camera and screen may be wall-mounted. The flat color screen measures 5.5″.  It can connect to your TV or VCR. The BébéSounds LCD Flat Panel Color Video & Sound Monitor is 900 Mhz, with a 400 ft transmission range. A/C adaptors are included, and it also works on 6 “AA” batteries (sold separately). You can buy one for $189.35 at OneStepAhead.com.

Although it can’t prevent SIDS, the BebeSounds Angelcare monitor helped me sleep a little better during the period of highest SIDS risk. At that time, my daughter was sleeping in a cradle next to my bed. The monitor is an extremely sensitive motion detector, which senses your child’s breathing, and sets off an alarm if no movement is detected for 20 seconds.

You can also choose to have the monitor give off a quiet ticking sound that lets you know that all is well. The system works with a sensor pad that goes under the child’s bedding. The sensor pad fit easily into my cradle, and the entire system was easy to set up and use.

It also functions as a traditional sound monitor. We had one false alarm, but it was more than worth it. I would definitely recommend this to others. This new deluxe model is slightly fancier than mine, adding in a temperature monitor and a night light. You can buy one for $124.99 at amazon.com.