Lately, additional features have been placed to these audio monitors, wherein parents could now talk back to their baby. This new feature has proven to be very beneficial to many of today s parents. These two-way baby monitors not only provide parents with a means to check on their baby, but a means for parent-child bonding as well. This will at least keep you alert and aware if the baby is making noises. Having an indicator on the gadget that activates whenever the battery is low prevents instances of the battery running out without you knowing. Not having this feature could be very dangerous to the child because one might not notice that something wrong has already happened if the monitor stops working when the battery drains. This is usually caused by defect in the part of the brain the controls breathing. In babies, this could be a congenital defect. Central apnea is very rare in adults but quite common in babies especially those who were born prematurely. Unlike obstructive apnea, this can happen at any time of the day. - Do not position a baby monitor's transmitter or receiver near water. Like any electronic device, baby monitors can cause an electrical shock if not used properly. - Adhere to the manufacturer's strict instructions at all times with regard to the usage and the placement of baby monitors inside your home. These technological help come in the forms of devices that can make one s life easier especially if you are busy with work. This holds true with the devices called baby monitors which are used by parents to watch over their babies. But these devices all have their limitations. In the case of using baby monitors in blocks of flats with a dozen or more tenants, the devices may encounter several problems which include 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.