Marketing significantly outpaces evidence in this category. Here is an honest breakdown.
Genuinely all most parents need. Good range, clear audio, long battery. £25-£50.
Adds visual reassurance. Motorola VM65 and Infant Optics DXR-8 are reliable. £70-£130.
Track breathing and sleep analytics. Nanit Pro and Owlet Dream Sock. £200-£300+, often with subscriptions.
No monitor replaces safe sleep practices — they are reassurance tools, not safety devices.
For most families, a basic audio monitor is all you need. Room-sharing (baby in your room) for the first 6 months -- as recommended by the Lullaby Trust -- means expensive video monitors are often unnecessary early on.
Around 6-8 of each in sizes 0-3 months and 3-6 months is plenty. Babies go through outfits quickly, but you'll be doing laundry frequently. Avoid buying too much newborn size -- many babies skip it entirely.
Not at all. A changing mat on the floor works perfectly and is actually safer (no fall risk). Many parents change on a waterproof mat on any flat surface. Save the money.
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