Yeah, pffft to her! I have used a monitor for both boys. It's so handy when I'm up the other end of the house or outside.

I use a Philips digital monitor, it has crystal clear reception, 2 hand-sets (one is really tiny and handy) and the baby's unit has a night-light. I love it

Lots of people love the Angelcare monitor (as you can tell from the other posts ), they really are a great monitor too.