I am a grandmother , I watch the g'kids daily and needed this for the new baby. It is a great item, the FIRST YEARS MONITOR works great fro when I am down stairs or outside with the older children, It will work out in back yard, have been as far away as 60 feet, and ehard the sounds of the baby.
I cannot remember the rate it is given for distance, but I am happy with the way it works for me. For what I need and the times I have used it, it works great.
I would reccomend The First Years Monitor to anyone budget minded, to buy it for a gidft. Buy it for yourself, or for your child care person.