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Every parent wishes the best care for their baby. And while you can’t be by your child’s side all the time, you can lift some worries off your chest whenever you’re away by having a trusty baby monitor. This device acts like extra eyes and ears that lets you keep tabs on your little one while they sleep or while you’re occupied with housework.
With so many types and brands of baby monitors to consider, it can be overwhelming to choose which one suits your needs best. No need to worry, though, we’ve done the hard work for you, cataloging all the best baby monitor deals in one place along with some expert buying advice to help you make the right decision.This collection covers just about every type you can think of — from no-frills, cheap baby monitor systems to models with video displays, sensors, and smart capabilities.
Today’s best baby monitor deals
- VTech 2-Parent Digital Audio Monitor with Ceiling Night Light — $40, was $50
- VTech 2.4-Inch Digital Video Baby Monitor with Two Cameras — $79, was $104
- VTech Video Baby Monitor with Wi-Fi Camera and 5-Inch Screen — $110, was $130
- Motorola 5-Inch Portable Video Baby Monitor — $140, was $150
- Summer Infant Baby Pixel 5-Inch LCD Touchscreen Color Video Baby Monitor — $150, was $200
- Safety 1st HD Wi-Fi Baby Monitor with Sound/Movement Detecting Audio Unit — $180, was $200
How to choose a baby monitor
Whether you’re a first-time parent or not, caring for a baby comes with a lot of anxiety. Having the right baby monitor can at least help give you some peace of mind. Picking one is no easy feat, though, but you can start by narrowing down your choices depending on the features that will meet your needs.
Baby monitors come in many different types. Audio-only monitors minimize background noise and focus on the sound the baby makes, allowing you to listen while he or she sleeps, cries, or coos. Audio-video systems, on the other hand, give the benefit of letting you see your little one in real time through a built-in camera. Most models even come with a touchscreen display with pan scan features for zooming in or tilting the camera, as well as night vision technology so you view the feed clearly even in the dark.
Other types — analog and digital — pertain to security and the way signals travel between the monitor and the receiver. Analog monitors are less expensive but have weaker security, while digital ones encrypt the signal so others won’t hear what’s happening in your household when those signals travel. Wireless network or Wi-Fi baby monitors fall under the digital category and usually include both audio and video capabilities. They connect to your existing wireless network, allowing you to use your smartphone, tablet, or computer as a receiver. Functionalities include the ability to be controlled from an app through your mobile device (whenever and wherever you are), compatibility with voice assistant ecosystems, and storage of video footage via the cloud.
Prefer an audio-only or audio-video baby monitor system? Either way, it’s ideal that you choose a model with a two-way audio function. This enables you to not only hear your baby, but also to comfort, speak, or sing lullabies to him or her through the monitor. A light-up sound indicator feature will also come in handy, providing a visual indication of your little one’s noise level even if the handset volume is muted or low.
If you want to kick things up even further, there are baby monitors available with a whole bunch of amazing extras or add-ons. These include an adjustable temperature sensor that lets you identify and control the climate in your baby’s room, sensors that can filter out normal baby sounds and motions as well as track the baby’s vital signs, soft lights that can project starry night scenes onto the ceiling, and built-in lullabies that can help soothe your baby to sleep.
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