One key tool most new parents can't live without is a baby monitor.
For most families it is an parenting essential that allows you to check on your little one as they sleep whilst in another room, without the risk of waking them.
Nowadays there are numerous different types, ranging from audio-only to state of the art ones that connect to your smartphone and store data on your baby's sleep patterns.
But they also differ wildly in price too, so it is important to establish which features are most beneficial for your baby - and your budget - before taking the plunge.
If you have settled on choosing a video baby monitor to give you peace of mind, we have rounded up 10 of the best options available to buy right now along with all the top features they offer for the price.
Best video baby monitors for 2020
1. Swann Wireless Pan & Tilt HD CCTV Security Camera
We all want to make sure our babies are safe at all times, but we can't always be there at every second. Put your mind at rest with this security camera from Swann.
Remotely control your view of your baby and your baby's room with a nifty pan and tilt feature.
Pros:
1080p Full HD
24/7 surveillance with night vision
WiFi enabled and remote connectivity on AlwaysSafe app
- Listen, talk back and record
Price: £69.99, Amazon - buy here now
2. BT Video Baby Monitor 6000
This top-rated monitor comes with a bunch of useful features like two way audio so you can soothe baby from another room, there's also a portable parent unit and temperature display.
Pros:
- Up to 250m range and out of range indicator
- Night vision
- Camera can be wall mounted
- Includes a remote control
Price: £99.99, John Lewis - buy here now
3. Motorola MBP36S Video Baby Monitor
This updated version of the Motorola video monitor now has improved battery life and user interface making it easier to operate and run for longer.
The camera allows you to tilt and pan to have full view of your baby and the two-way audio allows you to talk and listen to your little one from another room, and infra-red vision will help you check on your child through the night without having to enter their room.
Pros:
- 3.5 inches colour led display
- Two-way audio
- rechargeable battery
- Infrared night vision technology
Price: £136.99, Amazon - buy here now
4. VTech VM3261 Safe & Sound 2.8in Pan/Tilt/Zoom Video Monitor
The Vtech has a 300m range and the 2.8 inch colour screen allows you to see your baby sleep clearly, with the option of panning and tilting to get a better view. The monitor also includes a temperature display, nine lullabies and infrared night vision for when it gets dark.
Pros:
Power saving mode.
2 way talk
Portable parent unit
Price: £79.99, Argos - buy here now
5. Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Digital Video and Movement Baby Monitor
Be fully reassured about your baby's safety and comfort with the audio and video monitor's useful features.
The DECT Sound Monitor for two-way audio, infrared for night vision and sensor pad ensure you know every little move your little one makes in an instant.
Pros:
- 300m range
- Adjustable sensitivity setting
- Gentle night light to lull your little one to sleep - controlled by parent unit
Price: £180, Asda - buy here now
6. Arlo Baby ABC1000 Monitor Smart WiFi Camera
The Arlo baby monitor looks the part for any child's nursery with its sweet design. It also packs in some amazing features that will ensure your baby will sleep soundly and safely, whilst giving you full peace of mind as they do so.
Pros:
- 1080 HD quality
- Night vision and built in air sensors
- Plays soothing lullabies and has two-way audio
- Works with Amazon Alexa
Price: £139.99, Amazon - buy here now
7. Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitor
The Philips monitor offers the utmost security at all times by using Adaptive FHSS technology. The high resolution screen offers a crystal clear picture of your child as they sleep and 10 hours of battery life when fully charged.
Pros:
- Eco mode to reduce consumption
- 300m range
- Plays lullabies and two-way audio
Price: £135, Uber Kids - buy here now
8. Babymoov Yoo Feel Video Baby Monitor
The compact and sleek shaped Babymoov gives you a clear picture of your baby on the 3.5" screen within its 250m range. The voice activated technology makes it easy to hear any sounds you baby makes without any interference and the walkie-talkie function lets you instantly communicate with your child without being in the room.
Pros:
- Can connect with up to four more cameras
- Built in night vision
- 2x zoom and 250 metres range
Price: £133.95, Amazon - buy here now
9. Summer Infant Liv Cam Baby Monitor Camera
Sync up your monitor and stream your baby directly to your smartphone or tablet wherever you are. The device works for both Android and Apple for is a great monitor for families who need a monitor when they travel.
Pros:
- Free app and simple software to connect your monitor and phone/tablet
- Works without WiFi or cellular service both indoors and out
Can be wall mounted
Price: £95, Amazon - buy here now
10. Angelcare AC315 Baby Movement Monitor with Video
The Angelcare monitor comes with a 4.3 inch screen so you can track your baby's every twist and turn from another room. The monitor also comes with a sensor pad that tracks movement and temperature so you can instantly know if you're baby needs you. All the data is readily available in the parent unit, which stores up to two months of information at a time.
Pros:
- Get data about your baby over longer periods of time
- Colour changing room temperature display on the camera unit
- Video monitor also includes night vision feature
Price: £159.99, Mamas and Papas - buy here now
11. NUK Eco Control Video Display 550VD Monitor
The NUK video monitor has a handy 2 in 1 function that allows parents to use it with both video and audio or just audio at any time. The Eco-Control function offers additional safety by being 100% free of high-frequency radiation, whilst maintaining reliable signal and range.
Pros:
- Eco-Mode reduces radiation by while baby is sleeping
- Plays lullabies and soothing natural sounds to help your baby easily drift off to sleep
- Parents can connect up to four cameras with Patrol Mode
Price: £159.99, Argos - buy here now
12. Motorola Halo+ Over the Crib Video Baby Monitor
This innovative design hovers over your babies crib like a halo, giving you a bird's eye view of your little one. It has a sleek design that will blend in nicely with the interior of any nursery.
It's also completely detachable for a different view of your baby in various parts of the home.
Pros:
- Portable and detachable
- Collection of melodies
- Mood lights with different image projectors moon, stars, rockets, planets, space clouds etc
Price: £249.93, Amazon - buy here now
13. Summer Infant Sure Sight Number 2.0 Digital Video Monitor
The compact video monitor allows you to really keep a watchful eye on your child at all times, but is small enough to slip into your pocket.
The 2.4-inch screen gives you a clear and crisp image, with additional zoom and night vision features and if you want to add more cameras to the expandable system you can.
Pros:
- Portable
- Includes a Soft-glow nursery night light
- Option to expand system with more cameras
Price: £69.99, eBay - buy here now
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