Hey Sterla,

I don't actually own a baby monitor - nor have I had my baby yet so feel free to dismiss what I'm about to say because I don't really know what I'm talking about in real life yet

BUT - DP and I have had the baby monitor conversation with a few friends who do have children and they have convinced us not to bother buying one. I guess it depends on how big your house is or when you would use it (i.e. travelling and staying in unfamiliar houses might be a different story) but apparently, if the babies room is reasonably close to your room, the kitchen/living area, you will hear about it anyway when the baby cries and needs attention. The monitors are really good/sensitive and they (apparently) pick up on every sound, movement etc. Some of my mates said they hardly used theirs in the end because they heard every little noise and going in there actually woke the baby up more often than not.

I'll also be interested in the replies you get - esp. from those who found monitors invaluable!