Best Baby Monitors of 2023

This baby monitor is a more expensive option but it is light and compact, making it perfect to carry around the house. It requires no Wi-Fi and no app which makes it super easy to use and set up wherever you are. You can get two lens attachments to create different camera views. There is a 2x zoom and a wide-angle lens – so from the ideal spot in their bedroom you will be able to get the right view of the cot and baby’s mattress. Whether you need it to zoom a little closer or if you need to fit more of the room in.

The Infant Optics baby monitor features night vision, a temperature sensor and a talk-back function. You will also receive quality pictures and sound. There are buttons on the side of the screen which allow you to adjust the camera viewpoint to see exactly where your baby has settled. This is good for those with twins, rather than needing two baby monitors, you can position the baby unit where you are able to move the camera between the two little ones.

All in all, a good choice for baby monitors, but there are a couple of improvements that could be implemented.

An affordable baby monitor and it is good to have if you are planning to have more children in a short space of time. This is because the parent monitor can be paired with up to four camera monitors. It is also helpful if your little one likes to explore the house on their own, you can set up a camera in the different rooms they play in.

Compared to others, the lullaby songs selection on the HelloBaby baby monitors is limited. However, there are eight which is plenty to get your baby to sleep. You will find that this baby monitor has a longer range than its competitors. So, if you live in a larger house you may benefit from this one more. You are able to have the parent unit and camera far enough apart in a house without losing the signal. They state that it reaches up to 300m.

Some features of this baby monitor include an alarm, room temperature display, infrared night vision, and 2x zoom. Although there is a zoom, the movement of the camera is quite restricted. Another thing to note is that there is an audio-only option so you can turn the screen off if you wanted to.

The BT audio baby monitor 450 is the best budget baby monitor you will find. It is one of the audio-only monitors, but it has all the other functions you would be wanting from a baby monitor. To start with, it has a dreamy light show of moons and stars for your baby to look at while they drift off to sleep. There is a selection of 18 lullabies, which includes classic lullabies white noise, and nature sounds. The only problem with the lullabies is that they play through the parent unit too, but once your baby is sound asleep you can turn the music off from your unit. However, having the lights and sounds gives your little one something to familiarise themselves with and associate with going to sleep.

Along with hearing your baby make a noise, the baby monitors have sound-sensitive LEDs to give you visual alerts as well. All the functions on the monitor are featured on the parent unit so you can control it wirelessly. This one has a talk-back feature, an LCD display, a temperature display and a range of 50m indoors. As far as an audio baby monitor goes, this one is a great pick.

The Nanit Pro is a decent baby monitor but it is one of the most expensive ones. However, it comes with various accessories that you can benefit from having. The camera links up to your phone so it is easily accessible. Their app allows you to keep track of your baby's sleep patterns and behaviours. You can see a timelapse of their sleep to give you a better understanding of their sleep positions. Even when you are using another app or have your device locked, you will still be able to listen out for baby noises. The breathing bands included are a great idea for peace of mind because you can keep an eye on their breaths per minute without electronics or wires. It really is a smart baby monitor, giving you updated stats in the palm of your hand.

The Nanit Pro smart baby monitor is super versatile and is good for when you are on the go or when the little ones have sleepovers with their grandparents. You can simply take it off the wall mount and put it onto the travel multi-stand. Other features include HD video and night vision, two-way audio, temperature and humidity, and nature sounds and white noise.

An all singing all dancing video monitor. Not only can you use it for their sleep, but you can also set danger zones in the room so you are notified when they are going somewhere they shouldn't be. We love the design of this one because it is a cute bird shape so your little one is likely to accept it being perched next to their cot. There is covered-face, rollover and cough detection which means you will get an alert to check on your baby. Extra features of the Cubo Ai Plus are an 18-hour playback that includes event tags to guide you through the night. It has built-in lullabies and white noise and a built-in night light which helps with night vision.

Again, this is another expensive one but it has some clever features. The Cubo Ai Plus smart baby monitor comes with three stand options and a camera monitor. However, no parent unit is provided, so it will need to be connected to a device. Lastly, this baby monitor is compatible with Smart Home and the app can have up to eight people logged in to watch the baby.

360º in the name gives away what is so special about this baby monitor. You can use this one beyond the cot, as it is able to keep watch of a whole room. The video monitor has movement sensors so it can track movement within the space. Through the app, you can easily pan and tilt the video monitor to where you want it to face. While some baby monitors do not need wifi, this one does, to connect to the app. It can also double up as a pet camera so you can use the same one for both purposes – it saves paying out for another monitor.

The Nooie baby monitor works with Alexa and Google Assistant to make the use of it even smarter. Other features are motion and sound alerts to keep you connected when there is noise detected. Night vision can reach up to 10m so even in a larger pitch-black baby's nursery you will be able to clearly see your little one while they sleep.

The BT video camera baby monitor connects to both your phone and a monitor screen that is included. This means you can have the screen set up on your bedside table during the night but you can keep checking on your phone whilst around the house. The screen included with the baby monitors is larger than most, giving you a clear picture of your baby. On the video baby monitor, you will find buttons at the side to make it easy to use. You can control the camera with the monitor, tilting and panning to where you need it to focus.

The extra features found on this product are night vision, quality video, and connections to Google and Alexa. The reason this product has made it to our best baby monitor list is that everything about it is super easy to use. When there is too much on one device, it can all become confusing. However, the BT smart baby monitor has all you need but in a simple design. It is worth noting that this one is more expensive than some of the others, so you will need to work out what your deciding factors are.

A video baby monitor with night vision, like most baby monitors. However, this one has a 24-hour video feed and a flexible mount. Both of these can make it completely tailored to your little one's sleep behaviours. You can attach the camera to wherever is best and angle it with the pan, tilt and zoom – everything to have the best view of your baby in their cot. This is another video baby monitor that has night vision and a talk-back function. It is not one of the cheaper options, but it also isn't the most expensive one. On the parent unit, there is an LED sound level indicator so you are visually alerted when there is noise – this is especially useful if you are in a loud or busy room, and cannot hear the monitor.

This product includes the camera mount, the camera, a 5-inch parent unit and a free app. You can check the room temperature and play sounds through the app and the parent unit, whichever you have easier access to. Although, you will need the app subscription for all the benefits it has to offer. Using the app does mean you receive notifications for sound, motion and temperature changes.

If the movement of your little one at night is of concern for you, then we recommend having a movement sensor mat. The movement sensor pad lies on the baby's mattress so you become aware if your baby tries to roll over during the night. Having the movement sensor pad adds another level of reassurance for parents. It also features a room thermometer so you are able to maintain a suitable room temperature while they sleep. Being notified of any baby movement is extremely practical. The Tommee Tippee Dreamee has a CrySensor which you can customise to work with your baby. When they cry, the video baby monitor will automatically play a choice of 6 pre-set lullabies or sounds to soothe them to sleep.

Another feature of the baby movement monitor camera is 360º which allows you to tilt, pan and zoom whilst giving a wide-angle view. There is a VOX mode to make it energy-saving, by turning to sleep mode while your little one is asleep and as soon as there is noise, it will start up again. Tommee Tippee Dreamee also has a 300m range, two-way audio, infrared night vision and a fairly large screen with easy controls.

The Owlet Smart Sock is the most expensive option, but that is because of the sleep analytics it provides. This one is a baby's breathing monitor that keeps track of their heart rate, oxygen levels and sleep trends which is exactly what some parents may need for peace of mind. You can get a true reading on the app of how long they were asleep, and how much was a deep sleep or a light sleep. Every 7 days you can get a detailed review of your baby's sleep that week.

Compared to other video monitors, the Owlet has a 4x zoom instead of 2x and it is fast-charging. This video baby monitor can have 8 hours of charge in 20 minutes and be fully charged in 90 minutes. The additional features of the Owlet video monitor are an HD screen with night vision, wide-angle view, two-way audio, real-time sound alerts and wireless charging. One thing you should know is that the smart sock is for babies 0-18 months and up to 30 lbs. However, you can continue to use the video baby monitors once they grow out of the smart socks.