Baby Care

Special equipment to help you

Deaf parents cannot hear their babies cry, but this shouldn't be a problem if you have the right kind of baby monitor.

Baby monitors can be linked to powerful strobe lights which flash to attract your attention, or to a vibrating unit which will alert you during the day and wake you from your sleep during the night.

There are also 'baby cams' which connect up to your TV set to allow you to check on your baby from another room.

Deaf mum, Pippa Greed has tested some baby cams, you can read her review here or you can download her review in word document format here.

If you need baby monitoring equipment, contact your local social services department. They often have equipment you can borrow and can provide advice and assistance.