| Recently, footage from several nanny cams has | | | | can hide it inside other items. For example, a small |
| been shown on the news and used to convict | | | | wireless camera can easily fit with its battery |
| abusive caretakers. If the families involved had | | | | pack inside a large stuffed toy or a clock or any |
| not had a nanny cam, they may not have realized | | | | other item that you might have in your home. |
| the abuse that was taking place until it was too | | | | Most hidden nanny cams come with a fully |
| late. As it is, the nanny cam has helped hundreds | | | | adjustable camera lens, so you can point it |
| of parents identify problems and save their | | | | exactly where you want, allowing for the most |
| children from more severe abuse. | | | | coverage possible. |
| While it is important that you screen any | | | | When buying a nanny cam, it's a good idea to get |
| babysitters or nannies that you hire ahead of | | | | one that will also function in low light or even |
| time, a nanny cam can give you extra peace of | | | | darkness. Things happen when the lights are out, |
| mind. Of course, anyone who is going to be alone | | | | but if you have an X-vision hidden camera, you'll |
| with your children should be carefully checked out | | | | still be able to see. Also, this gives you an added |
| before leaving them with your kids. As a general | | | | advantage, since many security cameras are not |
| rule of thumb, make sure you have at least two | | | | very good at picking up details in relatively low |
| or three interviews with the person and let your | | | | light situations, which can be most rooms in the |
| children meet them before you make the big | | | | average house. |
| decision. Kids often have very good instincts when | | | | If you install a nanny cam to help protect your |
| it comes to people and if your little one seems | | | | children, it is up to you whether or not to let your |
| unhappy or upset by the nanny (when they would | | | | nanny know that she is being watched. Most |
| not normally act this way with other adults), it is | | | | people prefer to simply keep it a secret and |
| best to move on to the next applicant. | | | | watch the footage, but if something did happen |
| A thorough background check is a good idea, too. | | | | during the day while you were away, it may be |
| Check for police records or complaints, since | | | | too late to prevent damage. That's why it is vital |
| abusive nannies will often have a previous history | | | | that you make a habit of checking the nanny cam |
| of complaints. You can also follow up on | | | | tapes on a regular basis. You may decide to let |
| references, actually talk to the people and find out | | | | hired child care workers know that they are being |
| why the nanny or babysitter isn't working for | | | | filmed, but not reveal the location of the nanny |
| them any longer. While a nanny cam is useful, you | | | | cam or cameras. This puts the nanny on alert and |
| are far better off preventing the possible abuse | | | | she will be on good behaviour, which can actually |
| from occurring in the first place. Do your own | | | | serve as a preventative measure. |
| investigation, even if the person comes from an | | | | Using a nanny cam to protect your children is |
| agency, since some agencies actually do very little | | | | simply common sense. It's a dangerous world out |
| in the way of background checks. | | | | there and though you do your best to keep your |
| A nanny cam is a relatively small investment, | | | | kids safe, it's far better to have a backup plan |
| considering it is protection for your children. It's | | | | than to regret not having one beforehand. |
| worth getting the wireless kind of camera so you | | | | |