Hidden nanny cameras or nanny cam systems are becoming extremely popular since they have proven to be very effective in identifying abusive babysitters and nannies.

Without the aid of a hidden nanny camera in place, parents would have no means of finding out if their children are being properly taken care of in their absence. Indeed, popular types of nanny cams surveillance equipment have allowed so many worried parents catch abusive nannies red handed; who otherwise may have continued to abuse their children.

Why Use A Nanny Cam?

Most parents who use hidden nanny cameras confess that the only reason they do so, is to keep an alert watch on their child's caregiver. In fact, nanny cam surveillance equipment shops report a nearly 25% increase in sales of nanny cam systems over the last three years. The prime reason behind parents' using the hidden nanny camera is the feeling of peace of mind along with confidence in child care that it brings - even though it may appear as an invasion of privacy of the hired caregiver. If the parent is intent on the guaranteed safety of his/ her child, then a nanny cam is a must. A nanny cam can:

Be specifically used to observe children and is primarily intended to guard against child abuse.
Can be accessed by worried parents from a remote location, while the child is in the custody of a hired nanny.
Can be used to keep an alert watch on children who are either playing or sleeping in another room.

In fact many daycare centers - though primarily in order to protect themselves - have begun installing the all in one nanny cam system and other nanny cam surveillance equipment. Further, these centers provide parents with a specific password that helps only them and not any other unauthorized personnel watch over their child even while at work, and to conduct spot checks.

Some Top Selling Wireless Cameras That Are Used As Nanny Cams:

There are a variety of popular wireless cameras like the Sony nanny camera that are widely available in the market today. These can be hidden in practically any household item be it a plant , a radio or a stuffed animal. The prices too range from about $100 US D for a basic camera that offers remote computer access, to the digital systems that cost more than $500 USD and which can send video images live either via the cell phone or the computer. Some top rated wireless nanny cameras include:

Linksys Wireless-G:

Priced between $281 USD and $365 USD, the Linksys Wireless G Internet Video Camera can send live video images combined with sound through the Internet to a web browser any place in the world. This all in one nanny cam system, is a compact self-contained unit, which allows parents to keep track of their children. This unit can be connected to the user's home network without requiring the attachment of a PC. Containing its own web server, it is able to establish direct connection to any Network via Wireless-G(802.11g) networking, or vide 10/100 Ethernet cable. The top quality , high- frame rate upto 640/480 Audio/Video Stream is on account of the advanced MPEG-4 video compression. The unique form-factor and wireless connectivity of the Internet Vide o Camera, allows the user to mount it on a wall or in a stand on the desktop.

Linksys WVC54GC:

Priced at $100.94 USD, the Linksys WVC54GC wireless nanny cam is capable of sending high quality live video images to the user's network wirelessly, and is viewable anywhere, from Windows PCs. As it has its own inbuilt web server, there is no need for a PC attachment. Its security mode automatically dispatches email alerts along with video clips, whenever motion is detected. Easy to set up, with a compact design, this internet covert nanny cam supports four simultaneous remote users.

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