However, for many parents who are concerned with the safety of their child, switching to modern technology can certainly be frightening. But as long as one knows how to set certain prevention methods such as placing the monitor at a safe distance from the baby (at least one meter) and not adding a lot of other appliances inside the baby s room such as televisions or computers, then much harm on the child s health can greatly be prevented. It s just that they use newer technologies to aid parents in taking care of their babies. Advantages of Digital Baby Monitors Digital baby monitors make use of modern digital technology thus giving them a little bit of an edge against other analog baby monitors. When it comes to audio and video baby monitors, quality offered by digital technology is superb. With the new feature of these monitors, parents are not only able to provide for the safety of their children by being able to hear possible problems from a distance, but they are also given the chance to solve certain problems or bond more with their child by talking through the portable parent unit. On the other hand, receivers are being carried around the house or place somewhere that is accessible to the mother or whoever it is designated to keep watch of the baby. Usually, the transmitter is plugged into a socket from its stationary position while the receiver is battery operated since it could be brought anywhere. First and foremost, baby monitors work more efficiently between ground floor and first floor areas. However, if your home is made of thick concrete walls or has aluminum siding, then this can terribly decrease the strength of the transmitted signal. Parents who own baby monitors have also reported instances of interference. Range The size of your house, as well as the distance of the nursery from your bedroom or other vital parts of your home need to be taken into consideration. If you live in a small apartment or if your baby's room is only a couple of rooms away, then virtually any type of baby monitor will suffice. On the other hand, parents who own bigger houses or live in multi-story residences require a device that has a longer range.