Having a baby soon? If you already have a separate room set up for your baby, one thing you’ll also want is a baby monitor to ensure that your baby is safe and sound throughout the night. Of course, there are nearly hundreds of baby monitor options to think about when it comes to buying one, so singling one out may require a bit of research on your part. Many modern baby monitors offer advanced features, capable of detecting breathing and noise together, while others also feature video monitoring too. The top baby monitors currently available include the Baby Delight Snuggle Nest, the iBaby Monitor M6S and the Philips AVENT SCD630/37 Video Baby Monitor. If you are looking for a baby monitor for your newborn, check out these frequently asked questions, so you can choose the one that's best for you and your baby.
A number of different baby monitors now offer video monitoring that will help you rest easy, seeing that your baby is sound asleep. The iBaby Monitor M6S, the Baby Delight Snuggle Nest and Philips AVENT SCD630/37 Video Baby Monitor are all terrific monitors that offer video monitoring.
For detecting movement, the best monitor to get is the Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Movement & Positioning Video Baby Monitor. It helps keep track of your baby’s movement so that you can see that your baby is sound asleep. A wearable unit clipped to your baby’s clothing works to detect breathing and other movements.
While some monitors like the iBaby monitor offer video streaming from your smartphone which is incredibly convenient, that is not the only way to get video monitoring. The Smartphone connects to your monitor and provides cloud storage via Wi-Fi. Other units like the Baby Delight Snuggle Nest and Philip AVENT units feature their own monitors for viewing so that you don’t have to drain your phone’s battery or buy a smartphone if you don’t have one already.
To set-up smartphone monitoring, you’ll need to download the appropriate Android or iOS app. From there the camera will do all the recording and you’ll be able to view everything straight from your smartphone. The app allows you to talk to your baby, record videos, play lullabies or bedtime stories, as well as listen.
Some baby monitor models offer different screen sizes. While a larger screen may take up more space, it will provide a clearer picture when it comes to video monitoring. The Bay Delight monitor for instance comes in three different sizes: a 3.5-inch, a 5-inch and a 7-inch tablet monitor.
The best monitors will cost you around $150. While you could certainly choose a less expensive option, it will likely have less features and functions than one that costs more. However, there is very little reason to spend much more than $150 on a device you’ll only be using for up to a year.
With full-HD video monitoring, you’ll have the most detailed picture possible so that you can clearly see objects that might be in your baby’s crib as well as your baby’s face. With a clearer image available to you, you’ll rest easier knowing your baby is safe.
Most monitors feature talkback function that allow you to talk to your baby, letting your voice soothe them back to sleep. However, believe it or not, some monitors do leave this feature out, so be sure to look out for that.