Maybe you’re assembling your baby registry, or perhaps you’re looking to upgrade your little one’s nursery. However you’re spending time shopping, rest assured that you don’t have to hunt down and research the best baby monitors to spend your money on.
When it comes to your baby, it’s no surprise we all want “only the best for them” — the best car seats (that we reviewed), the best baby lotions that won’t lead to irritation (thanks to them being virtually fragrance-free) and even the best baby wipes to use without a second thought.
So, baby monitors aren’t any different. Much like home security cameras, they’re packed with plenty of smart features to keep an eye on your little one while you’re cooking up a storm or cracking open a new book — offering unmatched peace of mind as they’re catching those ZZZs.
Ahead, we rounded up the 12 best baby monitors on the market, according to reviews from actual parents and caregivers. Plus, find out why each one made the cut.
What we look for in baby monitors:
While securing a quality baby monitor to keep an eye on your little one is better than none, we kept a few considerations in mind when selecting the best products on the market:
- Portability: While your baby may spend the majority of their slumbers in their own crib, portability is a major concern for spending a night at grandma’s house or going on vacations.
- Smartphone compatibility: Some baby monitors have screens, while others simply connect to a paired app on your smartphone. We kept any smart features in mind that tap into convenience and modernity.
- Value: Of course, your next baby monitor is a personal decision, but we rounded up affordable options with those that offer more deluxe features to cater to everyone’s budget.
1. VTech VM819 Video Baby Monitor, $60, original price: $65
With more than 6,000 rave reviews on Amazon, the VTech VM819 Video Baby Monitor is well-priced at less than $75 and comes with more than 19 hours of video streaming on a single charge. You’ll especially love its wide-frame capture with a range up to 1,000 feet to allow you to stay connected to your baby.
Even better, VTech prides itself on transmitting video via a secured internal 2.4GHz channel with FHSS technology, so you’ll be the only one to hear and see your baby.
2. Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor & Floor Stand, $330 to $399
As a thoughtful splurge, the Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor & Floor Stand is loved by nearly 2,000 parents and caregivers who are seeking modernity and a seamless crib-side device. Its HD video pairs well with its app and — the best part — this model is the only smart monitor with a split screen feature, allowing you to view two cameras on one screen.
For the floor stand, you can render it either wall-leaning or free-standing with no installation required. It’ll also track your baby’s sleep patterns and analyzes them to Nanit’s team of experts to help improve the overall quality of your baby’s sleep. It’s surely New York Post Shopping-approved.
3. Owlet Cam Smart Baby Monitor, $115 to $120
The Owlet Cam Smart Baby Monitor has more than 2,000 positive reviews on Amazon, and for a good reason — it’s fairly priced, features an HD camera (with night vision) and allows you to see your little one with a wide-angled view.
What’s more, its pinch-to-zoom feature and room temperature sensor are nice touches. Rest assured that you’ll never miss a moment with this well-designed, acclaimed model.
4. Motorola VM75 Video Baby Monitor with Camera, $83 to $90
If you’re looking to spend less than $100, the Motorola VM75 Video Baby Monitor with Camera is worth every penny. Namely, it’s a model that provides a bird’s eye view of the entire room with a battery life of up to five hours. It also doubles as a two-way intercom system so you can hear your baby’s every murmur or cry.
It’s one of the best models we recommend, too, all because of its high-sensitivity microphone that you’ll adore for an affordable price point.
5. Hubble Connected Nursery Pal Cloud 5″ Smart HD Baby Monitor with Night Light, $107 to $150
Add the Hubble Connected Nursery Pal Cloud 5″ Smart HD Baby Monitor to your cart ASAP if you’re seeking a smart baby monitor with all of the features you can think of: an HD camera, a room temperature sensor, a digital pan-tilt zoom, two-way talk, night vision, WiFi and a seven-color night light.
That said, it’s one of the most customizable options for your baby, offering crisp and modern features for no more than $150. With the Hubble Club app, you can also enjoy extended features like sleep training routine management.
6. Lollipop Baby Monitor with Contactless Breathing Monitoring, $160, original price: $169
We love the slim design of the Lollipop Baby Monitor that, impressively, boasts more than 4,000 applauding reviews. Because it’s clad with AI technology, you can monitor your baby’s breathing with no extra wearable sensor required — it’s as seamless as that.
You can take a peek at the Lollipop live feed on your tablet or smartphone to always keep an eye on your baby. You can also invite a family member or loved one to take a look at your baby, making it a perfect choice for partners or a parent-and-nanny relationship.
7. eufy Spaceview Pro Baby Monitor, $160 to $170
As one of the best brands in the biz (as far as home security goes), eufy does not disappoint with its Spaceview Pro Baby Monitor that’s readily available at multiple retailers and less than $200.
Specifically, it features HD resolution, night vision, a 110-degree wide-angle lens and even a lullaby player to soothe your baby straight into slumber mode. You’ll also receive immediate alerts from the eufy monitor whenever your baby is crying.
8. Miku Pro Contact-Free Breathing & Sleep Tracking Monitor, $399
There’s nothing more luxurious than Miku’s Pro Contact-Free Breathing & Sleep Tracking Monitor. With nearly 2,000 reviews, you’ll appreciate its ability to be mounted onto the wall, along with its superb breathing and sleep tracking; this monitor shows you your baby’s RPMs (respirations per minute) in real time.
It’s also contact-free, too, so rest assured that no wires, wearables, batteries or special clothing is required to deliver premium insights right to your smart device. It prides itself on using proprietary SensorFusion technology, consisting of multiple sensors that deliver great accuracy — in comparison to monitors using a single sensor.
9. Arlo Essential Indoor Camera, $80, original price: $100
Though the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera doesn’t come with a physical screen monitor, it’s one of the most tech savvy models on the market, allowing you to view your baby’s crib right from your smartphone. Not to mention, it’s a prized purchase from more than 1,000 users.
It captures clear details in full HD, boasts a 130-degree viewing angle to see all aspects of your baby’s crib or sleeping spot and connects directly to WiFi without a hub. For no more than $100, it’s one we recommend.
10. Google Nest Cam Wired Indoor Camera, $154
Another indoor camera that doubles as a baby monitor is the Google Nest Cam Wired Indoor Camera — boasting nearly 15,000 rave reviews, thanks to its night vision and eight high-power infrared LEDs.
More, the Google Nest Cam will send you alerts and notifications as soon as it spots any form of activity. Its three-hour snapshot history ensures you’ll never miss a thing, either.
11. WYZE Cam v3 Indoor/Outdoor Smart Security Camera, $38
As the most affordable options on this list, the WYZE Cam v3 Indoor/Outdoor Smart Security Camera is an Amazon’s Choice item that, impressively, checks much of our boxes.
With simultaneous two-way talk, motion and sound detection (with immediate alerts that’ll shuffle in to your smartphone) and Alexa- and Google-compatibility, it’s as simple to use as it is an essential purchase.
12. Ring Indoor Cam, $60
Shop the Ring Indoor Cam for less than $75 if you’re seeking a versatile baby monitor-double that will provide years of use (for when your baby enters school, even). With a whopping near-90,000 Amazon reviews, its HD camera, two-way talk and Alexa-compatibility make it a show-stopper option we can’t help but love.
Oh, and it looks ultra chic and modern in your home, whatever your aesthetic may be.
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