Dear New Parents, Tip: You need A healthy, hungry baby can scream in a voice high enough to bend metal, making a baby monitor unnecessary. But a baby monitor can provide high-quality audio and a clear video stream directly from the camera to another device, like a smartphone or tablet. That means you can roam freely around the house, while still keeping a close eye on your baby as he sleeps or plays contentedly in his crib.
We’ve tested a range of baby monitors, from Wi-Fi-enabled to wireless-based and even audio-only, to determine which ones are worth buying, taking into account design, features, and image and audio quality. These are the best baby monitors you can use to keep an eye on your beloved baby.
Be sure to check out our other baby product guides, including the Best Strollers , Best Breast Pumps , Best Baby Gear and Best Baby Carriers .
Update September 2024: We’ve added the Harbor Baby Monitor as a new recommendation, added a note about the Vava Baby Monitor to our honorable mentions, and removed the Hubble Nursery Pal Premium and Pal Dual Vision from our recommendations due to inventory issues.
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Adrienne So contributed to this guide.
