A dual baby monitor system provides two parent receiver units instead of the usual one. Some will have two monitors as well, that is, two transmitters with embedded cameras in them, together with the double parent monitoring units.
These are specially designed for parents with twins or who just want to monitor two children/babies at the same time. Another name would be a two room baby monitor (Note: This is not to be confused with two way baby monitors where the parent can both listen and talk to the baby.)
For parents of single babies who want the convenience of having their own personal receiver unit, so that both Mom and Dad can have their own, consider getting a dual baby monitor system that comes with two parent receivers but only one baby monitor camera.
This additional feature gives you the option of having one of the parent monitors in the kitchen and the other in the backyard, if you’re working back and forth between two places. A few popular brands have a large LCD screen that is stationary along with a smaller portable (handheld) parental monitor that Mom or Dad can carry around with them or clip onto clothing.
Features
- Adjustable time intervals. The monitoring system can be setup in a way that it switches back and forth between the 2 baby monitor cameras at a predetermined time interval of say, 5 minutes. So say, you have one camera on the older toddler and another on a baby in a crib, you can configure the system in a way that you keep longer tabs on your attention-demanding baby than your toddler.
- Both sound and light to alert you. One may be engaged in household chores like vacuuming the floor and have the beep of the baby monitor or your baby’s cries faded out. No worries as the most baby monitors come equipped with blinking lights as well to alert you when your attention is needed.
While most dual baby monitor systems are equipped with video monitoring, one dual audio baby monitor deserving of mention is the Sony Babycall. Even though it operates by analog means (like an FM radio does), it does surprisingly well in handling interference with 27 channels included. Customer reviews have always been largely positive. A little gripe however, is the static sound that comes from an incoming call through a cordless phone in the home, that however, goes away once the call is answered.
Recommended Models That Come With 2 Parent Receivers
Under the Baby Breathing Monitor Category:
- AngelCare Deluxe Movement and Sound Monitor (with 2 units)
- An under-the-mattress Sensor Pad will detect all of baby’s movements.
- Includes: An under the mattress sensor pad, a nursery unit transmitter, 2 parent’s units receivers, 2 charging bases
Under the Video Baby Monitor Category:
- Summer Infant Complete Coverage Color Video Monitor Set with 7″ LCD Screen and 1.8″ Handheld Unit
- This is pricey at around $220 but it has a considerably large LCD screen that you can place beside your bedside table at night. A portable unit is included too, so this is a nice deal if you can afford it.
- Summer Infant Color Hand Held Video Monitor with Extra Camera
- 900 MHz technology for superior clarity and range with night vision to allow parents to see baby in darkened room. LED Sound lights show your babys level of activity.
- Small, lightweight size with a 2.5 inch color TFT screen. Includes Extra Camera.
- At just $130, this is the cheaper alternative in the video baby monitor range.
Under the Audio Baby Monitor Category:
- Sony Baby Call Nursery Monitor. Designed to offer the clearest connection to your baby with 27 channels to minimize interference. Comes with Built-in rechargeable battery receiver and Voice activation mode. With 900 MHz technology for extended range. This is really affordable at just under $40 and works great too.
A dual baby monitor will certainly make the job of parenting much easier as you literally have extra pairs of eyes and ears to watch over your precious ones.
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