You are—no matter where you are—with today’s high-tech monitors. We’ve rounded up the best options, so all you have to do is decide!
A geek’s dream
- 2.4-inch LCD video monitor
- Night-vision mode
- Connect up to three cameras
- Optional Internet kit
- Transmits up to 450 feet
MobiCam Digital Wireless Monitoring System, $190; Additional Cameras, $100 each; MobiCam Internet Kit, $60, www.getmobi.com
Undercover mother
- Two under-mattress movement sensors
- Displays sound, temperature, and baby’s movement
- Night light
- Transmits up to 820 feet
Angelcare Movement & Sound Monitor Deluxe Plus, $159, www.angelcare-monitor.com
The family model
- Three-way communication between base and two parent units
- Handsets play sound, display lights
- Transmits up to 1,000 feet, under optimal conditions
The First Years True Choice P400 Premium Digital Monitor, $85, www.amazon.com
Frugalista’s favorite
- Two parent units play sound, display lights
- Two channels for less interference
- Night light
- Transmits up to 400 feet indoors
Fisher-Price Sounds ’n Lights Monitor With Dual Receivers, $40, www.fisher-pricestore.com
The baby-soother
- Two-way sound lets you coo back to baby
- Nursery unit includes lullabies and night light
- Temperature and humidity sensors
- Display shows sound, temp, and humidity
- Transmits up to 150 feet indoors
Philips AVENT DECT Baby Monitor, $190, www.amazon.com
Director’s choice
- 2.5-inch video screen plays sound, displays lights and temperature
- Handset includes zoom, scroll, and brightness adjustments
- Supports up to four cameras
- Night-vision mode
- Transmits up to 350 feet indoors
Safety 1st Prism Color Video Monitor, $250; Prism Cameras, $140 each, www.buybuybaby.com