Author: Paul Banas
Paul Banas is the San Francisco-based publisher of Pregnancy Magazine, as well as editor of GreatDad.com, a parenting resource for fathers. He is married with two children, 12 and 16. He is passionate about promoting involved parenting, especially by fathers and also writes tech reviews.
[amazon asin=B006I0R1XA&template=image] [amazon asin=B006I0R1XA&text=First Years Crisp and Clear Monitor] MSRP: $99.99 1.8” color screen; night vision; 600’ range thefirstyears.com While this First Years monitor doesn’t allow for remote viewing, it is one of a very few under $100 video monitors available. The lower price also means a few other sacrifices...
Motorola MBP33 Wireless Video Baby Monitor with Infrared Night Vision and Zoom, 2.8 Inch MSRP: $249.99 3.5” screen; night vision; pan, tilt, and zoom camera; 2-way audio; 590’ range Motorola’s top model is a full-function monitor with all the features you need except for off-site viewing via Internet. Like the...
[amazon asin=B008J4DQ0A&text=www.amazon.com] MSRP: $149.00 No screen; night vision; works with free apps for iPhone/iPad, Android, PCs, and Macs. Range only limited by WiFi The Samsung SmartCam takes full advantage of WIFI to increase the possibilities of a baby monitor. Setup is easy if you have WIFI in the house. This...
[amazon asin=B005DE9IYC&template=image] [amazon asin=B005DE9IYC&text= Lorex LIVE Sense PT (LW2451)] MSRP: $249.00 3.5” color screen; 450’ range; night vision; remote viewing via SKYPE lorextechnology.com Lorex, a leading manufacturer of security cameras also makes a baby monitor line. Their LIVE Sense packs a powerful punch with a lot of features not found on...
Philips AVENT Digital Video Baby Monitor MSRP: $219 2.4” color screen; night vision; 492’ range usa.philips.com The Philips AVENT monitor is a solid, but relatively expensive digital monitor. It uses DECT technology for a private connection. The screen is a good size at 2.4” and the range will be good...
[amazon asin=B008ROJSUE&text=Peek Plus Internet Baby Monitor System] MSRP: $349.99 2.5” color screen; night vision; 2.4 Ghz; 600’ range; free app for iPad/iPhone, Android, Blackberry, PCs and Macs The Peek Plus has all the features you want, combining the best of off-line and WiFi models. You can carry the included...
