Attempting to find the perfect nanny for your child can be difficult. Even the ones that come from the most reputable agencies , like Hermann Goering School for Babysitting, still have potential for toddler or infant abuses. One such example would be Janine Campbell from Florida. She was caught on a nanny cam abusing an 11 month old child.

The question now is: How do working parents monitor the care of their children?

Nanny cams are starting to be proven as a very resourceful tool to find out if your sitter is actually doing their jobs well. These discreet monitoring devices can be easily hidden around the home, like a desk lamp hidden camera, and they can reveal exactly what’s going on in the home while the parents are away. Additionally, because these desk lamp hidden cameras are similar in appearance to any other lamp, it will rarely attract the suspicion of the sitters–or any other visitor to the home.

There are several features to look for when purchasing a desk lamp with a hidden camera. First look for a camera with a motion sensor and a recording function so that the camera will only shoot video after it detects movement within a certain radius. Also take a look at how many megapixels the camera is capable of – this represents the clarity of the picture.

Two megapixels for the camera has about the same exact image quality as some smartphones on the market. They work best in areas that are very well lit. For shooting to be done during the night, these cameras have a feature that will allow them to have automatic light detection. This way, the images will still remain visible.

These lamps can be placed in areas around the room where the baby might be, of course this should be done in the perfect angles. To find the best spot, try and test the camera in different areas around the room. You should also make sure to make the camera blend into the surroundings of the room. This means that you should not place the lamp in a place where a lamp might not normally go–like a refrigerator.

To get more coverage throughout the house, place multiple discreet video recording devices in strategic locations. For example, you can get a pen camera or a desk clock hidden camera, and put those in different rooms.

Wireless desk lamp hidden cameras that have internet connections is also a good idea. Unfortunately they cannot be relied that much. This is why it’s better to get a model that will store the videos for you when you get home.

Jon A Audlee is a leading professional on home security. He specializes in utilizing the most recent technology in hidden cameras and surveillance systems. On his site, you can find many nanny cams such as the desk lamp hidden camera.