Baby monitors - my current favourites
Choosing a baby monitor can be hard. There are loads on the market and many have lots of different options. I know how tricky it can be to decide which features are helpful and which are just nice extras to have. Personally, I have had a number of monitors with my sons but my current one is hands down my favourite to date.
For many, baby monitors are an essential bit of kit that can help ease their mind when their child is sleeping. As someone who is a big time natural worrier, I really have found that a good monitor helps me sleep better at night (when given the chance!) and relax in the evening. My older son was born prematurely at 33 weeks, and then developed asthma around the age of two, so for me, having a monitor was vitally important. He is now 8 and thankfully is well and his asthma is manageable.
When my youngest was born (there’s a six year age gap) I couldn’t believe the move on in monitor technology in that time. We didn’t buy much new for our youngest son because we had kept everything, but due to the technology developments, getting a new monitor was a no brainer for me.
There are many different monitor options to consider; some just offer audio monitoring, but many provide video feeds and much more beyond. I have researched a lot of them! Personally I would always advise choosing a video monitor. They are a super handy way to check on your child without having to creep into their room and risk waking them up!
Here are some of my current favourites, including the monitor I have at home. I have the CuboAI Smart Baby Monitor and did use the Owlet Smart Sock when my youngest son was a baby after he spent some time in NICU for a fast heart rate. Both were invaluable to me and helped put my mind at ease. I will be doing a more in-depth post on the CuboAI shortly*.
CuboAi Plus Smart Baby Monitor app based monitor with loads of features - currently on sale from £159.00
2023 Best Baby Monitor Gold Award - Made For Mums
links to your phone via an app
clever features such as roll over and covered face detection**
built in temperature and humidity sensor
inbuilt music and calming sounds
great hi res image
wall mounted and free standing camera options
brilliant travel case available as an extra
Vtech RM7766 HD Smart Pan And Tilt Smart Monitor brilliant zoom in feature - £170.00
comes with parent unit but can also be connected to via an app
Move and control the camera with the touch screen parent unit
24x zoom to check on baby
night light and soothing music and sounds
built in temperature sensor
Leapfrog LF2936FHD parent unit and app flexibility - £229.99
comes with parent unit but can also be connected to via an app
1080p Full HD video-quality colour display
move and control the camera with the touch screen parent unit
night light and soothing music and sounds
built in temperature and humidity sensor
Owlet Smart Sock Smart Baby Monitor amazing technology to monitor your baby’s vital stats - £289.00
2023 Best Baby Monitor Bronze Award - Made For Mums
tracks your child’s heart rate and oxygen levels with real time readings and alerts if readings leave the preset zones
tracks sleep trends
linked to an app
sock is easy to put on, comfortable and wireless
can help give reassurance knowing your baby's stats are being monitored whilst they sleep**
Wherever you are in your parenting journey, I can help you make sense of the seemingly endless list of must haves that babies and children seem to need!
I’d love to chat with you and find out what I can do to make this exciting time that little bit easier.
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* I purchased both of these monitors myself and my blog post is not affiliated with either brand.
** smart sleep devices are brilliant tools to help support parents and caregivers whilst looking after their babies. I would always advise regularly monitoring your child yourself, consulting with a doctor if your child is unwell and not relying on these devices solely.
(Prices correct at time of publishing blog post)