I'm split on baby video monitors. I can see their worth when you're worried about what's happening in the room but can't muster the strength to slide out of bed to check. Yet, I don't want to see every eyelid flicker and twitch.
I'm typing this review at a table near the front door of our flat, not more than 10 metres from where my baby is having her morning nap.
The colour image on the Hestia H100 video monitor, which I'm testing, is surprisingly clear despite the dimly lit room. I can see her lying there, her pacifier firmly in place. But I'm getting tense. Don't wake up, I silently beg. She stirs. Oh, no. See what I mean? I'd rather not know.
Night is an altogether different prospect, especially with a new baby. You're worried when they're making noise, and even more so when they're not. Should I check?
The Hestia video monitor is lightweight and compact. It comes in two parts: the camera, which is surrounded by eight infra-red LEDs, and the monitor.
The LEDs turn on automatically to compensate for low light, although you can turn that feature off for daytime use. There are hooks at the back so you can mount it on a wall, and the lens tilts.