13 best baby monitors: video, audio and movement buys to give you peace of mind

Anxious mamas looking for peace of mind? Take note! With the help of cutting-edge functionality (no judgement here, parenting is tough) this innovative baby monitor from Cübo Ai has raised the bar. It uses AI technology to alert parents to any potential dangers in real-time, such as your baby rolling over or accidental face covering, via an app that controls the settings. Plus it comes with white noise and lullaby sounds to soothe your tot if they're struggling to settle. And the little touches including great picture clarity, hidden trailing wires and stylish camera unit really gives this monitor the edge. Our mum tester was particularly pleased with the clear sound and super-sharp night vision, which she regularly uses to peep on her sleeping baby when she's working late at the office while her partner is in charge.

If reliable visual monitoring is top of you priority list, this baby video monitor from Babymoov should be on your kit list.

Aside from being easy to assemble with great picture clarity, it also comes with reassuringly straightforward functionality that even a baby could use (OK not quite but you get the gist!) including a motorised camera with a tilt and zoom lens plus handy additional features including night lights, lullabies and a temperature sensor.

And, best of all, it doesn't require a power point for set up and it can connect up to four cameras if you have a growing family. Plus, we rate the gentle relaxing tunes.

In a world of wrist-sized health tech, it can feel like baby monitors have some catching up to do in the tech space. Sure, you can monitor your sleeping child from another continent and measure their sleep stats to precision. But the truth is that most video monitors are also a bit clunky and take up a lot of space, not to mention the dangling wires.

Step in the BM1 from EZVIZ, a wireless and battery-powered video monitor that's so lightweight you can pop it in your hand luggage and take it on holiday. We love the absence of fiddly wires and the way it can be easily clipped onto crib bars.

But best of all the camera quality is top notch and the super-cute design blends seamlessly into the nursery. And did we mention it comes with cute little ears?

If you're super-anxious and/or tech savvy, this innovative monitor from Owlet comes with enough digital data to buy you peace of mind.

This monitor works slightly differently to normal baby monitors, with a little 'smart sock' that comfortably wraps around your baby's foot. This then connects to a base station up to 100 ft away, which delivers key data direct to your smartphone.

From there, you'll be able to track your baby's heart rate, oxygen levels, sleep quality and more. This can be a godsend for sleep safety if worrying about your little one is keeping you all awake at night.

Plus it will also to help you to build a picture of your baby's sleep habits, which can in turn help you develop a bedtime routine. And if you'd prefer to keep an eye on your sleeping tot with video, two-way talk and alerts, this duo pack comes with a monitor too.

Arguably all of the monitors on our list will work for anxious new parents, but this clever device from Nanit takes things up a notch.

The bundle includes the monitor, a stand, comprehensive sleep stats, and a tiny band to monitor your baby's breaths per minute. The monitor provides a 1080p bird's eye view of your baby that's accessible from anywhere in the world via your iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, or Echo Show device, which comes in handy if you or your partner has to work or travel for any reason.

So that's all of the boxes ticked! Now all we need is some sleep...

Thanks to long reach and vivid picture night monitoring, plus temperature control and two-way talk so that baby can hear you if they wake during the night, this video monitor is a solid all-round option for keeping one eye on sleeping tots.

You can also set an alarm for feeding time, so you can keep your little one well stocked up on milk and start to establish mealtime routines. This is the lowest its been over the BF weekend - so snap it up now with 25% off.

Comfort your baby wherever you are in the house thanks to this affordable V-Tech baby monitor. It comes pre-loaded with two tunes and two soothing sounds to help lull your little one to sleep, plus it boasts a clever temperature indicator and a colour-changing gentle night light for those middle of the night checks!

This Leapfrog baby monitor made it onto our list thanks to its colour night vision capabilities, so you can see baby clearly any time of night. It also has an adaptive night light, 360° tilting capability, and an eight times zoom option to give you the best picture of your little one sleeping.

As if that wasn’t enough, it also comes with a humidity sensor, soothing lullabies and up to 1,000 feet of range, giving you peace of mind while your tot snoozes.

This lollipop-shaped baby monitor is available in three cute candy shades and will blend seamlessly into any nursery.

This isn’t a case of style over substance though, thanks to its plethora of features, including historical data tracking to detect patterns in your little one’s behaviours, both live and sharable video (because family members need to see your bundle of joy enjoying a snooze too), crying detection, and the option for contactless breathing monitoring.

The clever bendable leg attaches to lots of different surfaces too, meaning it’s a great baby monitor for families who travel.

Often find yourself checking your baby is breathing even though you know they're likely to be fine? You're not going mad, all new parents do this in the early days (and many of us still worry several years down the line!)

But if keeping track of your sleeping tot is keeping you awake at night, you will benefit from this clever baby monitor. It uses precise movement detection technology tucked safely under the cot mattress to keep tabs on your little one's chest movements and wriggles, and will instantly notify you if anything is amiss.

What's more, the software comes with a second sensor, meaning you can monitor multiples or siblings in different rooms if you have a growing family too.

Our mum tester praised the screen size, picture clarity, easy set-up and found the touchscreen LCD screen very simple to use.

If you're not particularly tech-savvy and you're looking for a reliable, trustworthy and cost-effective baby monitor that's easy to use at home and on the move, your hunt is over. This classic device has great picture clarity, a generous sized screen, and reliable night vision mode. It also features temperature display, two-way talk, lullabies and an out-of-range alert which comes in handy if you're pottering about the house at bedtime. And best of all it comes in at half the price of many of its competitors.

Your baby monitor just got an upgrade thanks to this Wi-Fi-enabled option from tech giant Motorola. The portable camera can be carried around the house, giving you full view of your little one while they sleep, whether you choose to relax with a copy of Women’s Health or catch up on some TV (or use the bathroom in peace, let’s be honest).

It also comes with access to a free app that gives temperature, sound and motion updates for reassurance, plus it has an eight-hour battery life and 720p HD video capability.

Truth be told, if (like most of us at WH HQ) you spend much of your day glued to a computer, monitoring yet another miniature screen at night to keep an eye on your sleeping baby can make life feel like an episode of Black Mirror.

So, if you're on the fence about video baby monitors (and tend to keep checking on your baby regularly, regardless of your gadget status) this audio-only device from BT is an excellent compromise.

And what it lacks in functionality, it makes up for with HD sound and long-distance range. It also comes with fun lullabies and a super-cute light show to soothe tricky babies.

But best of all, it's easily the cheapest option on our list. Our mum tester has used this one for two years with no complaints, although be mindful of the sensitive temperature sensor during the summer months.