Babies Gear Baby Monitors The 7 Best Baby Monitors of 2022 Baby monitors offer a second set of eyes and ears, letting you check on your sleeping baby without disturbing them. These options have high-tech features and innovative designs to give every parent exactly what they crave: peace of mind. By Pamela Brill and Nicole Harris Nicole Harris Instagram Nicole Harris is the Editor at Parents. She joined the team in 2018 as a Staff Writer and was promoted to SEO Editor in 2021. She now covers everything from children's health to parenting trends. Nicole's writing has appeared in Martha Stewart Weddings, Good Housekeeping, The Knot, BobVila.com, and other publications. A graduate of Syracuse University, Nicole currently lives in New Jersey with her husband. our editorial guidelines Updated on February 24, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Getty Images. 01 of 07 Nanit Pro Courtesy of Amazon Buy Now This smartphone-compatible, wall-mounted device watches your baby's movements…and then some. The video provides clear day and nighttime vision, so you can keep tabs on bedtime and naps from anywhere. Plus, it tracks your baby's breathing activity in real time via a small wearable band. A monitoring system upgrade gives you access to Smart Sheets, so you can measure your baby's height and track their growth. Parents also love the temperature and humidity sensors, white noise feature, two-way audio, and notifications for movements and sound. 02 of 07 Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro Courtesy of Amazon Buy Now This high-definition video baby monitor boasts a 5-inch screen, providing a detailed view of your sleeping angel. It works with interchangeable lenses, including a zoom lens and wide angle lens (sold separately), to watch your baby from all angles. Speakers pick up quiet whimpers or crying without interference, as the patent-pending noise reduction feature drowns out fans, static, air purifiers, and other background noise. And with no apps or Wi-Fi connectivity necessary, this device is hack-proof. 03 of 07 VAVA Baby Monitor with Split Screen Courtesy of vava.com Buy Now Are you keeping tabs on multiple kids in different areas of your home? Then this could possibly be the best baby monitor for you! It comes with two cameras to receive two live video feeds, which display in a split-screen format. You can extend the functionality by connecting up to four cameras. Aside from the clear 5-inch display, other impressive features include automatic night mode and a long battery life (for single screen use, it's 10 hours in display mode and 24 hours in audio-only mode). 04 of 07 Eufy Spaceview Courtesy of Amazon Buy Now This best baby monitor lets you see your infant with heightened clarity, thanks to its 720p video resolution, 5-inch screen display, and clear night vision function. The camera pans around the room—330 degrees corner-to-corner and 110 degrees floor-to-ceiling— so you can keep tabs on their every movement. Sound detection technology lets you know when your baby is stirring, while relaxing lullabies help them snooze soundly. Two-way audio also lets you speak with your little one during naps or bedtime. 05 of 07 VTech DM211 Courtesy of Amazon Buy Now Although this best baby monitor relies solely on audio, it has many perks for new parents, such as affordability and portability. It offers a nice user experience with clear audio transmission, elimination of background noise, and a large range (up to 1,000 feet). Talk to your baby with a two-way intercom, and track noise levels with a visual five-level sound indicator. The baby monitor also boasts a gentle night light 06 of 07 Miku Pro Smart Baby Monitor Courtesy of Amazon Buy Now Some of the best baby monitors track your little one's breathing and sleep, but this one stands out from the crowd—it requires no physical contact. This means you don't have to worry about batteries, wires, or wearable components. The baby monitor relies on lag-free SensorFusion technology to monitor RPMs (respirations per minute), awake and asleep time, movement, and more. Other nice-to-have features include advanced Ole Wolff speakers, lullabies, two-way audio, enhanced night vision, room temperature and humidity tracking, and crypto security. 07 of 07 Lollipop Baby Monitor Courtesy of Amazon Buy Now Perfect for newborns and toddlers alike, this device takes you through your little one's day of sleep, naps, and in-between moments. The Wi-Fi baby monitor recognizes cries with accuracy, limiting the amount of false notifications you receive. Add as many cameras as you want (sold separately) with the multi-streaming feature. You can also play soothing sounds out of the built-in speakers, and rely on the advanced infrared night vision for bedtime. As a bonus, parents love the monitor's bendable stand for easy set-up! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit