We recently went on a trip to Hawaii and the piece of baby gear I really missed from home was our baby video monitor. This is one baby product that I think every family and/or caregiver should have. Don’t get me wrong the regular sound baby monitors are very helpful too but if you have a light sleeper like I do, the Summer Infant Video Baby Monitor comes in handy! It allows me to see and hear my son without having to go in to his room at various times to check on him. It’s also fun to just sit and watch when he is playing around in his crib. The sound and visual clarity are excellent! I like this video monitor so much that this last Christmas I gave one to my mother and mother-in-law to have at their places when we visit and for when they are caring for their other grandchildren. Yes, they can be a little pricey but if you get just one when you have your first child and if you plan to have more, it’s very cost effective. Additionally, ebay is your best bet in finding brand new, unopened Summer Infant Video Monitors for a fraction of the cost compared to other retailers such as Babies R Us or Target. If you are in the market for a baby monitor, I would highly recommend purchasing the Summer Infant Video Baby Monitor as it will become one piece of baby gear you’ll be glad you have in your arsenal.