A baby monitor is a vital part of every new parent's inventory of baby equipment.  Being able to listen to your baby while in another room gives you more freedom to take care of other chores or tasks that need your attention, without checking in on the nursery every five minutes.  A baby monitor will let you hear immediately if your baby starts crying, sounds fussy or wakes up after his nap.

This cool new video baby monitor takes the concept to a whole new, technologically advanced level, by adding a video screen, letting your watch as well as listen to your baby.  A small wireless camera can be easily placed anywhere with a view of your baby's crib and transmits images to the handheld monitor.  LED lights on the camera mean that you can even see an image of your baby at night.

This is a great tool for newborns, and provides more of an emotional connection and reassurance than a sound monitor alone.  It is a great tool for older babies and toddlers too,  when you are trying to establish a routine, or stop over dependence, helping you to read facial expressions to see whether their cries are legitimate or just attention seeking.

While a noise on the monitor might sound sinister to new parents, a quick glance at the screen will let you know whether they need attention or if the noise was just part of their growing repertoire of sounds as they move around in their crib.

With power saving options, volume control, sound lights and a jack for headphones, this device is sure to make a useful gift for any parents.