Video monitors - what do you reckon?

[LaTrucha]

We're thinking about buying a video monitor for when DC2 arrives in June.

If you've had one, are you glad you got it and which one would you recommend.

We are definitely going to buy a second, as we still use DD's one with her. I'm just not sure about the extra expense. DH is very keen on getting the video kind.

[Irons]

I have a Safety 1st Video Monitor and it is one of the best things I bought. It has a great picture with night vision, is easy to use and is very mobile as I charge it at night next to the bed and keep it round the house during the day. I have even taken it out in the garden.

I think the video one is a great idea because I can check on her any time without having to keep going into her room.

[Irons]

Oh yes and the other great thing about video is that I can put it on silent at night and if I hear her I can check the monitor without having to get up and out of bed because sometimes she is just stiring for a few minutes then settles back to sleep.

I think DH got it at Argos.

[LaTrucha]

Thanks Irons. That's good to know. It's recommended on here too.

I'd be interested to know how easy it is to position. DC2 will be in a moses basket and I'm not quite sure how I'd point it at him.

[Irons]

I did find it difficult in the beginning with positioning because i had it balancing at the end of the cot and it kept falling off. It does have a zoom option though so if you can't have it right near the basket you could place it on the nearest shelf ect. We now have my daughter's cot next to a cupboard and have attached it to the side of the cupboard and the monitor looks over the whole of the cot.

It has a stand and also a whole thingy to attach to a wall.

[LaTrucha]

Thanks.

[herewegoloopyloo]

Watching with interest as in same position. Has anyone used the Luvion or Lindam ones? And has anyone bought one but found it a bit of a waste of money?