"Although most new moms are inclined to hover over their babies every moment, it's not always possible. A baby monitor offers some peace of mind in those moments when you have to be out of earshot of your baby's cries or coos. The best monitors offer a handset that you can take with you around the house or out into the yard. Keeping a nightlight in the baby's room is also a good idea. There will be many nighttime visits, and stumbling around the room when you're half-awake isn't safe for you or the baby. A low-level light won't startle either of you and is perfect for feeding or changing." I am very excited about buying a baby monitor. Yes, I know that's weird, but I don't care! I have been researching baby monitors a lot lately. It’s amazing and overwhelming to see how many different types of monitors there are out there and what kinds of options they all offer. I started off by listing the options I had to have: audio and video with color scr...