Do you know who’s taking care of your kids? We all put lots of faith and trust in our caregivers, but you never know. It’s sad but true; in this day and age, you can never have too much protection for your children.

Many folks are now using a security surveillance camera to watch who’s watching our kids. Is it paranoia? Do we really believe that they might be abusing our children? Not exactly. People are using “nanny cams” more than ever because…

– It’s just an added safety measure. IF something were to happen (and we all hope and pray it doesn’t), we can know exactly when and where it occurred.

– Security surveillance cameras have become so cheap and easy to use, it doesn’t have to be a big deal. Even if you don’t suspect anything, you can install a simple consumer model security surveillance camera just to be on the safe side.

– When it comes to protecting your precious little ones, no measure is too extreme.

These are the reasons for the boom in nanny cams. Electronics shops are full of simple, user-friendly surveillance systems designed just for keeping tabs on them.

Should You Tell The Nanny?

You have two choices – Either tell the nanny up front that you will be recording them, or hide the camera and let it roll unnoticed.

Lots of companies make tiny nanny cams that fit in stuffed animals, alarm clocks and other everyday items. This way, you can spy on the nanny without them knowing it. It is perfectly legal in 50 states to do this.

Of course the ethical and nice thing to do is simply tell them up front. Most parents use nanny cams these days, so an experienced sitter will understand. Some like being filmed, knowing that the parents who are off at work would love to be there too, and want to see the interaction with their kids.

Hidden Nanny Cams

Nanny cams come in all shapes and sizes. Some fit in alarm clocks, air purifiers, toys… and some are simple cameras mounted on a wall or shelf. Some nannies even prefer the hidden ones so they don’t feel like they’re being watched all the time.

Most of these cameras are DVR’s, or Digital Video Recorders. These are small and easy for even the lowest tech parents to use. DVR’s record straight to MP3, which can then be dumped directly into a personal computer and watched instantly. The device records the time and date, and most of them are voice or motion activated.

Some cameras will also transmit images to a PC or mobile device. This way, you can access the footage while at work or on the run. This is good for security purposes, but also nice if you want to take a break at work and see how the little one is doing!

The nanny cam may be an extreme measure, but all of us have seen those videos on the Internet of nannies abusing kids while the parents are away. Since the price has come down, using a security surveillance camera is easier than ever, so why not install one just to be safe? At least you can know your child is in good hands.

Article Source:   Andrew Stratton – www.articlesnatch.com

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