Baby Monitors are used by millions of families every year to help watch over their newborns and older babies. As technology has come into the field the baby monitors have gotten a bit fancier and actually do more - from sensing movement, sound and even with visual monitors for watching over your newborn baby. Here are some of the monitors that I find to be very useful.

The Angelcare baby monitor not only allows you to listen for your baby but also monitors your baby's movements via a sensor pad placed under your baby. This can alert you to a no movement felt if baby were to stop breathing. This unit acts as a sound monitor up to 200 feet with 2 channels to prevent interference. The receivers have adjustable volume control and uses sound lights to show baby's sound with volume turned off, or if the battery is low. Battery backup is used

for the receivers.

1. Clear Monitor

The Graco Ultra Clear Monitor offers two receivers that are lightweight. It has a 400 foot range and two channels to minimize interference. It runs on two 9 volt batteries. It's reasonably priced for average use.

2. Crisp and Clear Monitor

This monitor has a rechargeable receiver. It uses the latest 900 MHz technology for clear reception. The receiver also will clip on your belt for mobility to about 400 feet.

3. Graco Family Listen N Talk Monitor

This monitor offers walkie-talkie features that allow you to listen and talk from each of the two receivers. It has the 900 MHz technology as well as an auto-channel selection feature. The receivers are AC powered or work on 9 volt batteries. This baby monitor also offers volume control.

4. Fisher-Price Calming Vibrations Monitor

This Fisher-Price Monitor offers crystal clear reception with two channels to minimize interference from other machines. With a remote control you can listen & respond to your baby with calming vibrations & soothing sounds via a crib attachment. This baby monitor operates on 49 MHz technology.

Baby monitors are not as safe as they may seem. CBS 12 was shocked when we found how we were able to see inside local homes, children in their cribs, parents sleeping, and even hearing conversations.

CBS 12 first found out about this when two moms who are neighbors started seeing each other's child in their monitors. We then hit the streets to see if we could pick up the signal inside local homes, and it was startling how easy it is.

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If your baby had newborn acne, when did it clear up?

My baby started developing newborn acne (diagnosed by a doctor) at about 4 weeks old. She is now 5 weeks old and it has gotten worse every day. I know that it is somewhat normal and will eventually clear up on its own, but some websites say months while others say weeks. About how long did it take for your baby's acne to clear up?

Every baby is different, but they should go away before they are 6 months old...my little boy had them really bad on his nose and cheeks from the time he was born until he was almost 5 months old, but they got better over time. I'd say they weren't so noticeable after about 3 months, but I could tell, because I couldn't keep my eyes off of him! Don't worry they will go away and if you are stil concerned when you go in for the 2 month check up ask the pedi. they may be able to bring you a little more comfort! Good luck and congrats on your beautiful little girl!