Abstract: A baby monitor system that includes a parent unit and a baby unit that have a two-way radio frequency communications link established therebetween. The baby monitor system also includes a message storage mechanism that allows a care giver to record a soothing message for playback to the baby in response to activation of a play switch. Use of the recorded message allows the care giver to provide the baby with a soothing message even when the care giver is in an ambient noise environment, such as a shower, that could startle are irritate the baby.