I worried my toddler would roam after moving to a bed. A new home security system made me feel safe again.
JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images/Tetra images RF I worried my toddler would wander out of the house after leaving her crib. I used a home security system to alert me if doors opened at night. The system helped me sleep once she adjusted to her new bed. When I switched my then-2-year-old daughter from a crib to a bed , my biggest concern was resistance. I wanted to help her sleep soundly in her new "big girl" bed. But once she did, I didn't expect my own sleep to continue to be disrupted as well. I woke up at every creak of the house, wondering if it was my daughter roaming around, exploring her newfound freedom. I knew it was incredibly unlikely, but I feared that she would unlock the door and walk outside in the middle of the night . I looked for gadgets designed for this exact situation; there are dozens of devices meant for securing small children in their rooms. The solution I decided on surprised my friends: a home security system . While home security tradi...