Summer Infant Video Monitor - Peace Of Mind For Parents

After a tiring day most parents look forward to some relaxation once their baby is settled down to sleep. However most parents with young babies are naturally quite anxious about the well being of their baby while he or she is sleeping. This is where a device such as the Summer Infant Day & Night Handheld Color Video Monitor comes in very handy.

As much as you may want to keep a close eye on your baby you have lots of things which need to be done when they are napping during the day. Its also nice to be able to relax in the evening once baby is settled down for the night. The Summer Infant Video monitor allows you to do these things without having to worry whether your child is ok, because you will be able to see and hear them the whole time.

Features of the Summer Infant Day & Night Handheld Color Video Monitor

Wherever you are in the house you will be able to hear your baby breathing. This in itself is a huge reassurance, especially when your little one is very young. There are sound lights which give you visual indication of your baby's level of activity- handy if you are watching TV or listening to music. The camera is also fitted with LED lights so that your baby can be seen during the night.

The monitor has an impressive 350 foot range, so unless you live in an incredibly large house it will cover you no matter where you go, including out into the yard. Even when relaxing outside on a Summer's evening you will still be able to watch your baby sleeping.

The monitor screen measures 1.8 inches and displays in full color when in daylight and black and white when in the dark. The sound quality is very clear operating at 900MHz. There are two channels on the unit so that if you do experience any static interference you can swap channels.

The parents unit can be used with rechargeable battery or plugged into the mains. The  battery has a ten hour life which makes it perfect for when you are travelling. The unit also has a headphone jack and audio/video output. The unit is lightweight and can be placed on a table, countertop etc. or wall mounted. It also has a belt clip so you can attach it to yourself!

An unusual feature of the Summer Infant Day & Night Handheld Color Video Monitor is that you can very easily attach one or two additional cameras so that you are able to monitor other rooms at the same time.

Summer Infant Video Monitor Reviews 

So what do parents who have bought this unit think? At the time of writing the product had an average of 4.5 stars from well over 500 reviews at Amazon.com. This demonstrates that the product is a big seller ( only a small percentage of buyers ever leave a review) and that overall it is a very well regarded monitor.

Comments include ' Best video monitor I have ever used', 'Awesome' 'This is THE monitor' and 'Great product - worth the extra $$'.

Parents especially liked being able to carry the monitor around with them and the additional freedom this brings. Being able to see as well as hear baby also ranked highly.

Any Negatives?

Yes, as with almost any product there are negative reviews. Most seemed to center around problems with static interference. Several reviewers mentioned this whereas for most there was not a problem. This does seem to be common with a lot of baby monitors; some people will experience stated whilst others won't. It may be connected with the area you are in and what other devices may be operating in the locality.

The vast majority of the reviews left on the Summer Infant Day & Night Handheld Color Video Monitor are 4 or 5 stars and many are exceptionally positive. Summer Infant products are generally very popular and receive good reviews, so this product is certainly worth checking out if you are looking for this type of baby monitor.