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Eavesdropping: Baby Monitors Go Tech as Parents Want More Info Than Ever

You've come a long way baby — monitor.

You've come a long way baby — monitor. Gone are the days of listening for your newborn's cries over the constant sound of static on the baby monitor. Today's devices are not only clearer and virtually interference-free, but they also almost always include video and they're smartphone compatible, meaning parents who are out for the night or traveling for business can still peek in on their tots by simply opening an app on their phone.

At the recent ABC Kids Expo, we were also introduced to a new wave of devices that simultaneously monitor baby's breathing rhythms, position, and body temperature so new parents can rest a bit more easily at night. Ready to listen in on your tot? Take a look at the sophisticated monitors that will hit the market in the near future.

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5 Great Tech Finds For Moms and Kids at CES 2012

If you thought the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week was about products for geeks, you were right — geeky moms, that is!

If you thought the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week was about products for geeks, you were right — geeky moms, that is! The integration of technology and parenting is more exciting than ever before as programmers and engineers are setting their sights on moms who can't put down their smartphones. From wireless video baby monitors that you can view on your phone to plush animals that turn your iPhone into a toy, here are some of the newest tech products for moms and kids!

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Monitor Your Baby With Ease and Comfort

Baby monitors have come a long way from the crackly, static-filled intercoms that filled store shelves just a few years ago.

Baby monitors have come a long way from the crackly, static-filled intercoms that filled store shelves just a few years ago. Today, they not only allow parents to hear if their lil one wakes up in the middle of the night, but they also offer video and temperature monitoring and can even be shared with family and friends. The Lorex Live Wireless Video Home Monitor ($170) offers all of this and more in a reliable, easy-to-use package. Setup couldn't be easier with the Lorex system. Simply power up both the camera and the display screen and begin viewing instantly.

The camera gives clear audio and video, and in darkness, it will automatically shift into night mode, creating illuminated imaging through infrared light sensors. Via the display screen, moms can hold the "Talk" button to speak directly to their tots. They can also turn on a comforting lullaby to soothe lil ones back to sleep.

Keep reading to find out why we are liking the Lorex Baby Monitor.