Baby Monitors: Reviews

Updated December 2012

A baby monitor is a nursery essential. It gives parents freedom of movement during the day and magnifies the baby's cries at night to wake even the heaviest sleeper. The most important features in a monitor are clear sound or video, good range and resistance to interference from other electronics. Consumer Search analyzes hundreds of expert and owner reviews to determine which baby monitors are the best.

Philips Avent SCD510 DECT Baby Monitor

Best Audio Baby Monitor

*Est. $120

Estimated Price

Described by testers as bullet-proof when it comes to interference, Philips Avent SCD510 DECT Baby Monitor offers the best range and clarity of any available monitor. The SCD510 also has nice extras, including a talk to baby intercom, great battery life and a long, two-year warranty.

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Summer Infant BabyTouch Digital Video Monitor

Best Video Baby Monitor

*Est. $260

Estimated Price

With a touchscreen interface that allows you to pan, zoom, and tilt the camera remotely, the Summer Infant BabyTouch Digital Video Monitor offers the best view of baby, according to users and reviewers. It can be expanded to a four camera system, and the parent unit has a large, full-color 3.5-inch screen with good night vision.

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Angelcare Movement and Sound Monitor AC401

Best Movement Monitor

*Est. $130

Estimated Price

The Angelcare Movement and Sound Monitor AC401 provides a sensor pad that sounds an alarm to alert parents if movement isn't detected after 20 seconds. It also comes with one of the best audio monitors, so it will be a useful purchase long after baby no longer needs motion detection technology.

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Withings Smart Baby Monitor

Best Smartphone Compatible Baby Monitor

*Est. $300

Estimated Price

The Withings Smart Baby Monitor includes a simple to use video monitor with an application that enables connection to a baby via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G/4G, and over the Internet with a PC. It also plays lullabies, has a remote operated nightlight and a talk back to baby intercom that can be used from anywhere there's cell service.

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