The best baby monitors have as their main function giving parents and caregivers a way to monitor their children when they are not in the same room. There are a number of different types to choose from, including very basic ones that allow you to hear baby to those that allow for video monitoring with motion detection and a lot of fancy features. So which do you choose? Lets help you out with that.
1. Safety 1st HD Wi-Fi Baby Monitor Camera
This monitor unit comes from a well known and trusted brand for baby products. It has a built in audio unit and can stream video to your phone via the app. The audio unit features a battery life of 12 hours and the video monitor can swivel up to 130 degrees to provide you with a super-wide view. The camera is equipped with 15 foot capability for infrared night vision.Â
There is no need to worry about the security of your camera feed as there is a built-in encryption chip that provides a set up firewall between the camera and your internet connection. There is also AES-265 bit encryption along with 2-factor verification providing you with added peace of mind.
2. Nanit Smart Baby Monitor with Wall Mount
This baby monitor from Nanit has almost everything you would want in a baby monitor. It features motion sensors, sound sensors, humidity sensors and temperature sensors. It also has a night light which gradually dims and all information is sent to the app so you can track baby’s sleep patterns.Â
But as we said, it doesn’t have all the features. The monitor does not have tilt or pan capabilities and there is no option for two-way communication. It does however, give you the ability to save photos and videos as well as to share them. While it is one of the more pricey options it does allow you to hear your baby even if your phone screen is locked.
3. VTech DM112-2 Audio Baby Monitor with Two Parent Units
This is one of the most budget friendly baby monitor options on the market. It is a simple traditional monitor with a sound only design. It does feature a two-way talk capability and has a range of 1000 feet. You can expect digital sound quality with no white noise.Â
The parent unit can be set to a silent alert so you will bet vibration and light cues when sound is detected if you don’t want the audio feedback. The rechargeable battery provides a lifespan of 18 hours.
4. VAVA Video Baby Monitor
This baby monitor allows you the option for panoramic views of your nursery. The quality is clear and crisp with 720p during daylight hours and grey scale infrared images at night. There are seven volume levels and the battery has a lifespan of 24 hours. When in display mode the range of the unit is 480 to 900 feet.Â
For security this VAVA baby monitor features digital wireless encryption with a 2.4GHz FHSS.Â
5. Lefun Wireless IP Security Baby Monitor with Cloud Storage
Here is another reliable and very affordable option for a baby monitor. The plus is that this one features video monitoring. The monitor offers 720p resolution live video streams with night vision capabilities. You can stream to a computer, tablet or smartphone either via a Wi-Fi connection or via a data connection. This allows you the ability to take a peak on the baby even when you are not at home.Â
This baby monitor doesn’t have a dedicated viewer so you will always need to have a secondary device to check on your baby. The monitor has features such as tilt, pan and automatic zoom. It also features IR LED night vision with a range of up to 30 feet. There is a record and save feature that allows video footage to be saved on a microSD card.Â
With two-way audio you can talk to your baby if they get a bit fussy and you can’t get to them right away. The high level encryption ensures your security so you can have the peace of mind and reliability you need from a baby monitor for your little precious.Â
More great news – The LeFun comes with a three-year warranty!
6. Infant Optics DXR-8 Video Baby Monitor
This baby monitor is quite the user-friendly version. It features top quality two-way audio along with a remote pan and tilt feature and a room temperature sensor. It features high quality night vision and comes with easy to swap lenses so you can choose whether you want standard or zoom. You have the option to purchase a wide angle lens for an additional amount if you would like that type of video feedback.Â
Your purchase will include a wall mount kit so you can mount the camera in your baby’s room. The parent monitor features intuitive controls and is very lightweight. It has a notoriously short battery life and a long battery charge time as well as an annoyingly loud, low-battery and out-of-range alarm.
7. Babysense Under-The-Mattress, Baby Movement Monitor
This is a top rated baby monitor and the choice for many medical professionals all across the developed countries of the world. The monitor features two sensor pads which are placed beneath the crib mattress and which monitor your baby’s movements while not coming into contact with your baby. You get an alarm when your infant goes twenty seconds without any movement. This is a movement monitor so there is no video and no two-way talk, it is also prone to false alarms as well.
8. iBaby Monitor M6S, Smart Wifi Enabled Total Baby Care System
The M6S baby monitor from iBaby is not just a monitor but also a projector of starlight images. This is great for older babies when you are trying to establish a bedtime routine. The camera features night vision as well as a 360 degree pan capability and a 110 degree tilt capability. The unit features temperature and humidity readings as well as motion and sound sensors. There is also a privacy breastfeeding feature. Your safety is top priority and you can have peace of mind thanks to the AWS security server that the monitor uses.
9. Babysense Long Range Video Baby Monitor with 2 Digital Cameras
This is our top pick for monitoring multiples. This unit comes with two cameras so you can monitor babies in different rooms. You can easily switch between screens on the parent unit by pressing the OK button.Â
The camera features a 2.4 inch LCD screen with enhanced 2.4GHz FHSS Technology. This provides stable high definition streaming, crystal clear vision and sound with an interference free transmission. It also features infrared night vision, room temperature monitor with alerts for when the temperature drops or raises. There are zoom features, manual pan and til, auto scan and tabletop as well as wall mounting options.Â
The monitor is capable of two way talk back communication and has a long range of up to 900 feet. It does have an out of range warning so you know when you won’t be able to hear your baby once you hear that sound.
Conclusion
All the above mentioned monitors are best in their class. You can definitely pick something off our list of the 9 best baby monitors. IF you are looking for the most affordable monitor with two way audio and no video, check out our Vtech option at #3. Our most affordable with video monitoring is the LeFun model at #5. If movement monitoring is your number one concern then check out the BabySense under mattress movement monitor at #7.Â
Which baby monitor did you choose?
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