7 Best Baby Monitors For New Parents (2025)

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The moms on our team have tested baby monitors through middle-of-the-night wakeups and naptime check-ins. These are our picks for baby monitors that are safe, with clear audio and video, to give you peace of mind.

New parents spend all day and night with their little ones, especially during those first few restless, bleary-eyed weeks. You’re introduced to this new and profound sense of love, and the stress (and major learning curve) that comes with your bringing your baby home. If your baby is napping in another room during the day, or transitioning from room-sharing to sleeping in a nursery overnight, there’s one thing that provides reassurance for parents at all hours: A trusty baby monitor. 

The best baby monitors offer secure connectivity and smart design, and many are made to grow with your child long after you’ve escaped the newborn trenches. These devices monitor the baby’s sleep, the temperature in the room, and more. From a sustainability standpoint, we also looked for products built to last and designed with responsibly made components or lower-energy usage offerings. Taking in our editors’ assessments and scouring the internet for reviews from fellow parents, we narrowed down our list to the top seven worth adding to your registry. 

What should you look for when shopping for a baby monitor?

Every parent or parent-to-be is looking for a baby monitor that comes with an easy and intuitive setup process and effectively monitors their little one during naps and overnight. Beyond that, there are plenty of other nice-to-have features, such as two-way audio (allowing you to talk to baby without entering the room), app integration, temperature and humidity monitoring, and sleep tracking. Many parents are also concerned about data privacy, which is why some opt for a non-Wi-Fi monitor or one with strong encryption.

Some of the products below include wearable cardiorespiratory monitors, intended to help evaluate baby’s breathing and heart rate. While these can give parents a greater sense of security, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) warns “there is no evidence that these devices, which don’t have to meet the same requirements as medical devices, decrease SIDS [sudden infant death syndrome] risk.” 

Our criteria:

Our team has researched and tested dozens of baby monitors, corresponded with the leading brands, and scoured thousands of customer reviews to find the best options for your family. We’ve selected monitors that are reliable, user-friendly, and made with attention to both safety and sustainability. We regularly update this list with new options that meet the criteria below:

• CLEAR AUDIO & VIDEO | We’ve included brands with high-resolution cameras, night vision, and crisp two-way audio so you can see and hear your baby clearly.
• SAFE & SECURE | Each of these monitors uses strong security protocols, with encrypted signals or apps that protect your family’s privacy.
• SUSTAINABLE DESIGN | From energy-efficient power use to responsibly made components, we’ve prioritized brands working toward more eco-conscious tech.

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1. Owlet

Gives back

FDA approved

Plant trees

Warranty offered

Best For | Monitoring pulse rate and oxygen
Features | Two-way audio, temperature and humidity monitor, sleep tracking, app integration, night vision, 130-degree wide-angle lens, 2K HD video resolution, smart alerts 
Prices starting at | $380

We’ve all heard about wearable tech, and Owlet brought it into the parenting space. Kurt Workman, who co-founded the company in 2012, was a chemical engineering student at Brigham Young University when he teamed up with a few classmates to create the Owlet Smart Sock. Now a father of three, Workman was inspired to create a baby tech device that would monitor his baby’s heartbeat because of his concerns that his future children could inherit his wife Shea’s heart condition. The company is also passionate about giving back, and have donated more than $1.9 million since 2021, grown more than 1,300 trees through Nursery of Hope, and raised more than $160,000 for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) research. 

Today, the Owlet monitor is recognized as the first FDA-cleared smart baby monitor on the market. The Smart Sock Workman and his colleagues developed more than a decade ago is placed on baby’s foot and will alert parents if there are any major changes to heart rate and breathing. This has given millions of parents worldwide more peace of mind and knowledge about their baby’s sleep. The Dream Duo 3 is a complex baby monitoring system featuring the Smart Sock and camera, which you can pair with the Owlet Dream app.

Editor Review | “I reviewed the Owlet Dream Sock and baby monitor, and while it didn’t completely alleviate my anxiety, it provided real-time insight into my baby’s sleep cycles and patterns.(Read the full review.)

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2. Nanit

Integrates with other apps and devices

Subscriptions available

Warranty offered

Best For | Collecting sleep data
Features | Two-way audio, temperature and humidity monitor, sleep tracking, app integration, night vision, 1080p HD video resolution, wearable tech to monitor breathing, two-factor authentication for security 
Prices starting at | $399 

Co-founded by Dr. Assaf Glazer, Tor Ivry and Andrew Berman, Nanit was started by a sleep-deprived dad (Dr. Glazer) who wanted to know more about his newborn. At the time, Dr. Glazer was working toward his Ph.D. in machine learning and computer vision at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology, and considered merging the smart cameras he developed at work with parenting. The result was the Nanit Pro Camera, a baby monitor with a super clear image and advanced monitoring technology.

Nanit’s innovative monitor doesn’t simply track baby’s sleep. This device also provides a personalized summary of baby’s sleep each night, and your purchase comes with a free trial of Nanit Insights for an even more in-depth review of baby’s sleep patterns and habits. Along with real-time monitoring, the Nanit app can show you snippets of baby’s wakeups, and will celebrate milestones such as the first time baby sleeps through the night (arguably the best sleep-related milestone!). 

Choose between a wall mount or floor stand, and you’ll receive a breathing band to evaluate baby’s number of breaths per minute. Another plus? Most recently, the brand introduced NextNap, a bonus feature available to Milestones and Memories Plan subscribers that predicts your little one’s ideal naptime.

Customer Review | “I have now purchased 3 Nanit cameras and it is on my top recommended list for new parents! Reliable, clear picture, helpful insights, great peace of mind. I love being able to watch my babies anywhere! The camera has captured some of the most special moments that I wouldn’t have without the video history. Invest in your peace of mind and memories – it is worth the price!!” – Lily D. (Read more reviews.)

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3. Momcozy

Budget friendly

Warranty offered

Woman owned

Best For | Non-WiFi monitoring
Features | Two-way audio, temperature monitor, night vision, 1080p HD video resolution, battery operated (non-WiFi), 360-degree view
Prices starting at | $160 

Momcozy was founded in 2018, carrying the motto “always put moms first.” Since then, the company has developed a wide range of products, from wearable breast pumps to high chairs, to make parents’ lives easier and more affordable. Their competitive, budget-friendly prices have made them a standout in the market, and their extensive lineup includes one of the most versatile video baby monitors available. Along with their many product innovations, Momcozy also supplies parents with educational materials such as a breastfeeding guide and webinar series to give them more confidence as they prepare for baby’s arrival. 

Momcozy’s baby monitor is the most affordable on our list, and it’s one of two options that can work with or without WiFi. This is huge for many parents who are concerned about their privacy, since non-WiFi, battery-powered monitoring is hack-proof. Many parents appreciate the handheld monitor (as opposed to an app-integrated monitor you control from your phone), which can fit in your pocket and allows you to use your phone and have a clear view of baby. The 360-degree view gives parents yet another sigh of relief, and the rechargeable battery can last throughout the night. 

Customer Review | “Stunned by how brilliant it performs—clear visuals, reliable alerts, effortless setup! This monitor makes late-night checks pure bliss while ensuring peace-of-mind parenting at its finest!” – BoeayleDoex_123 (Read more reviews.)

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4. VTech

Budget friendly

Eco friendly packaging

Warranty offered

Best For | Multiple viewing options
Features | Two-way audio, temperature monitor, night vision, 1080p HD video resolution, 360-degree view, portable parent unit, app integration, sounds and lullabies 
Prices starting at | $172

VTech is perhaps the most recognizable name on the list, likely because they’ve been around since the ’70s. The electronics company was originally founded as Video Technology Limited in 1976 by Allan Wong and Stephen Leung. Around that time, they introduced their first product: a home TV game console. They’ve since branched out to make phones, toys, and baby monitors (among many other products). In 2022, VTech received the “Top E-commerce US Market Share Gain (Category of Baby Monitors)” award in the “Consumer Electronics Industry Performance Awards” from the NPD Group, Inc.

Over the years, the company has made strides in the baby tech industry with their WiFi-enabled video baby monitors. There are some in sweet, kid-friendly designs like a yellow daisy and green dog, but their best-seller is one with 1080p high-definition video, a 7-inch screen, and a 10x zoom feature. It can also act as a sound machine that plays calming sounds and lullabies, and records moments captured on camera. At $172, it’s one of the lowest prices you’ll find on a video baby monitor, making it a solid cost-saving choice, too.

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5. Eufy

Eco friendly packaging

Recycled materials

Warranty offered

Best For | Travel-friendly device
Features | Two-way audio, temperature and motion monitor, night vision, 4K UHD video resolution, 330-degree view, portable parent unit, WiFi or non-WiFi, plug-in or battery-powered, app integration
Prices starting at | $260 

Similar to VTech, Eufy is a major technology company that makes a variety of products. Under the parent company Anker Innovations Technology, Eufy is all about providing customers with a cleaner, safe, and more creative home. “At the heart of every aspect of eufy is Care Intelligence, AI that anticipates, protects, and empowers your daily life,” according to the brand’s “About” page. Eufy initially launched with a robot vacuum, called the RoboVac, in 2016. Today, there are several baby monitors available for purchase, plus a Smart Sock like Owlet’s.

The most lauded baby monitor in Eufy’s lineup is the E21, which you can use with or without WiFi. While WiFi-enabled devices might seem more convenient, monitors like this one allow you to skip the step of joining a new WiFi network whenever you’re out of the house. This makes it the best option for anyone who travels often, spends a lot of time at Grandma’s, or wants a more private connection that won’t disconnect if you experience any WiFi issues. If you’re interested in the Smart Sock, you can purchase it separately or as a bundle with a monitor. 

Customer Review | “The absolute best monitor! Great picture quality and moveable so you can see everything! Love the extra battery and that you can turn the wifi connection off or on!” – Taylor (Read more reviews.)

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6. CuboAi

Integrates with other apps and devices

Subscriptions available

Warranty offered

Best For | AI-powered safety alerts
Features | Two-way audio, temperature and humidity monitor, breathing motion and cry detector, night vision, sleep and growth tracking, 2.5K QHD video resolution, app integration, night light
Prices starting at | $359 

In 2017, CuboAi was founded by “tech parents, AI experts, and a pediatrician who realized that newborn parents weren’t getting the help they needed,” according to their site. Their answer? The first baby monitor to use AI for safety and sleep. To date, CuboAI has helped more than 250,000 families in 157 countries. The company solely focuses on baby monitoring, and has elevated their product over the years with add-ons and accessories to improve sleep for babies (and the parents monitoring them!). 

Perched above your baby is the brand’s unique bird-shaped video baby monitor. The CuboAi Smart Baby Monitor 3 comes with a floor and mobile stand, and you’ll get proactive alerts if your baby’s face is covered, rolls over, or cries. If you install one in a more high-traffic space like the living room, it can also provide “danger zone detection,” signaling you if your little one has crawled or walked into an unsafe area. This gives parents more daytime and overnight confidence away from baby, while also giving them real-time, need-to-know information. Your purchase also includes a one-year subscription of CuboAi Care Premium, an upgraded subscription plan with growth tracking, sleep analytics, and more.

And we have to talk about aesthetics for a second: Not only is the tiny bird a sweet comfort for your little one’s room, but it’s also an adorable decor item that won’t distract from your nursery design.

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7. Lollipop

Budget friendly

Integrates with other apps and devices

Subscriptions available

Warranty offered

Best For | Unique design and multiple colorways
Features | Two-way audio, motion and noise detector, night vision, 1080p HD video resolution, app integration, lullabies
Prices starting at | $169 

Another AI-driven device comes from Lollipop, a baby tech brand founded in 2014. The brand started out with their most widely known product, the baby monitor, and went on to receive the iF Product Design Award in 2015. The company has expanded with more advanced features, an in-app subscription service, and a collection of tableware and bibs.

The Lollipop design is unlike any of its kind, with a bendable leg made out of nontoxic silicone. This allows you to wrap the camera around the included wall mount, or anywhere else that gives you a good view of baby. (Note: The brand says you can attach it to the crib, but most experts say to keep anything out of baby’s reach.) Another distinct feature is the all-in-one detection, which monitors if baby tries to climb or “cross” the crib, crying, and other noise disturbances. The monitor also records 30 second videos of notable events, like crying, and can play 12 soothing sounds to lull your baby to sleep.

For temperature, humidity, and air quality monitoring and history collection, you’ll need to purchase the sensor accessory for an extra $55. 

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Blake Bakkila is a freelance writer and editor with eight years of experience covering topics including baby and parenting, food, health, pop culture, and interior design. In addition to The Good Trade, her work has appeared in the digital publications of Architectural Digest, Sunset, Good Housekeeping, and more. She highlighted the best, most game-changing baby and parenting products as the former senior commerce editor at What to Expect and BabyCenter, and she’s also held editorial positions at Good Housekeeping, Health, Real Simple, and People. Blake holds a bachelor’s in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. When she’s not typing, you can usually find her watching anything on Bravo, entertaining her son Rhode, and conducting field research on the best ice cream in Southern California.

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