Though some parents scoff at the notion of having a baby monitor, I have and still do consider it a necessity. Not only is it great to have for times when baby is in another room, it’s great for when kids are in another room. It’s easier to sort out the “he did it firsts” if you’ve listened to the entire conversation.

But there’s another reason to want to have a baby monitor – to keep track of an infant with special needs. Preemies, and infants with medical issues most certainly need closer monitoring and that’s where the AngelCare Movement Sensor comes in.

This well designed system comes with a crib mattress sized sensor pad that sounds an alarm if there is no movement for 20 seconds. This can be particularly helpful if you have concerns about SIDS or a premature infant. But all first time mothers most likely will want to invest in one of these units since we tend to worry a lot!

One of the monitors rated highest by Consumer Reports, parents rave about this product. There are also two regular sound sensitive monitors included which can be used in the nursery or later on in a play room or bedroom.