A baby monitor is a way to keep your baby close and also have your own space. When their babies get a little older, many parents decide to keep their monitor volume low because babies are LOUD sleepers. Some parents keep using their baby monitor until their baby becomes a child, while others feel like they can hear their little one down the hall without it.
Each individual set of circumstances is different. If you have a large house, you might still want to use a monitor into your child’s early years. They can also still be useful for daytime naps.
In the infant safe sleeping recommendations, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests room sharing with your newborn for at least 6 months to a year.