If you’ve been invited to a baby shower but don’t know what to get the mom-to-be, consider giving a baby room monitor. These monitors work like radios to transmit a baby’s waking sounds to parents or caregivers who might be downstairs, outside or just in another room concentrating on something else. The new mom will be able to rest better during her baby’s nap instead of having to keep checking in on the baby every few minutes to see if the baby has awoken.

When buying a baby room monitor as a gift, keep in mind the size of the new mom’s home. If the home is larger or has multiple levels, a monitor with a higher range will work better. If possible, always buy the baby room monitor with the highest frequency and with different channel options to avoid interference with cell phones and neighbor’s mobile phones. It is also a good idea to look for a phone that has the option to run on batteries as this will allow parents and caregivers even more mobility while baby sleeps.

Baby room monitors now come with a variety of extra features including lights that entertain baby before she or he falls asleep, womb noises that soothe baby, and vibration mode that only activate the receiver when baby’s cries reach a certain decibel level. Don’t be overwhelmed by the variety. Just purchase the baby room monitor that you think the mom will like that fits in your budget. As long as you include a gift receipt, you should be fine.

A baby room monitor is a great gift for a new mom. It will be used almost every day, and will give parents a little added rest during baby’s naps that may make all the difference.