I tried the monitor next to the shower thing, but mainly I would wait until Matilda had been asleep 10 minutes and then go to it... sometimes I would strap her in the pram or rocker if we had to go out somewhere & its okay it just means you have to rush & I love my showers... the other thing is when they can sit up you can take them in with you if necessary I love my shower space but if I really need one and have to get out its a good alternative....