We picked out the Fisher Price model (Fisher-Price Sounds 'N Lights Monitor) with the first baby, and when the 2nd one came about 18 months later, we picked up Safety 1st product on this page. The Fisher Price model hasn't missed a beat, and 15 months later from the Safety 1st model, the Safety 1st product has been transmitting more static than it used to. However, at first it was clear and probably a little more clear than the Fisher Price model, but about 3 months later it began to degrade just a little. Tonight, with both operating side-by-side (typical configuration for us these last 15 months), the Safety 1st unit made a gradually growing louder and louder static noise. I had to shut it off and back on to get it to go back to monitoring the baby's room. Changing channels never really made a difference and only helped when it sounded like a neighbor was using a monitor on a similar frequency. Even now it's not as clear as the Fisher Price model.
Needless to say, we're disappointed with the Safety 1st product and highly recommend the Fisher Price model I referenced. Even if you do a search for 'Fisher Price baby monitor' on Amazon, you'll find many varieties of Fisher Price products with varying features. We really like the visual feedback to show volume intensity (even with the volume turned down). What's especially nice about the Fisher Price model I referenced is that it includes an internal clipping device which cuts the volume down by more than half when the volume passes a threshold - excellent ear protection when baby is screaming!
I gave it 2 stars because it does the job (monitoring the room), just not very well after you use it for a few months.
I bought this after my expensive baby monitory turned out to be junk. This product is cheap, but it works WAY better than the expensive Graco monitor I bought. I wish I had bought this one right from the start. It is reliable and keeps my child safe.
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