Factors You Should Consider Before Buying a Baby Monitor
- Necessary features – Many monitors offer a lot of bells and whistles, but you may only need something very basic. Make a list of must haves, would like to have, and don’t really need. This will allow you to get the monitor that’s right for you.
- Cost – Some baby monitors can cost hundreds of dollars, while other more basic models can be as little as $20. Look at your budget and decide what you can afford vs. what you would like to have. Also, be sure to compare prices online and look for sales to get the best price possible.
- Range – If you live in a large home or have a lot of walls, look for monitors that have long range and wifi capabilities. Otherwise, the monitor may freeze or be otherwise useless. Or, if you want to use it to watch you kids play in the yard, make sure it will pan out to cover that amount of space.
Top 10 Baby-Proofing Products
Our take
The Infant Optics DXR-8 Video Baby monitor allows parents to see and hear what their baby is doing at all times. With its versatile camera and night vision lens, the entire room can be seen on the screen. Plus, all transmissions are kept secure and private.
Stand-out features include
- Quick and easy set up for busy parents
- Temperature sensor to make sure baby is neither too hot or too cold
- Lightweight and easily transported around the house
Our take
The Safety 1st Decor Easy Install Tall and Wide Baby Gate is quick to set up and wide enough for most doorways. While small children will not be able to get through the gate, parents and older children can easily enter and exit the room. It’s also high enough to keep a growing child from climbing over.
Stand-out features include
- Simple to install; no tools needed
- Easy to open walk-through gate
- Impressive height and width
Our take
The Guardian Angel Window Guard is easy to install and sturdy enough to prevent falls out of windows. It securely fits double-hung, sliding and casement windows. In case of an emergency, it can quickly be removed by adults by using the emergency release buttons.
Stand-out features include
- Easy to install
- Fits many types of windows
- Small gaps between bars keep babies from climbing through
Our take
Bebe Earth Baby Proofing Edge and Corner Guard Protector Set ensures a strong hold on your furniture to make corners padded and safe. They are easy and fast to install and no tools are needed. They can be securely used on many different types and sizes of furniture.
Stand-out features include
- Fits edges and corners of most tables and furnishings
- 3M adhesive ensures strong hold on furniture
- Easy to install – no tools needed
Our take
The Safety 1st SecureTech Cabinet Lock will keep children away from household cleaners and other potentially harmful items. Unlike many cabinet locks with jagged edges that can hurt small hands, these have smooth edges that are also easy on adult hands. Hard for children to remove, but easy and convenient for adults to take off.
Stand-out features include
- Indicator to let you know it’s locked
- Smooth edges – easy on your and baby’s hands
- Easy to remove – just push the button
The right baby proofing products can give parents peace of mind
Babies and small children need constant supervision, but there are many great products out there to assist parents and caregivers with keeping them safe. Take advantage of some of these baby proofing items which will allow them to explore and learn about their environment while keeping them secure, happy and healthy. You can also take your family’s safety to the next level with a monitored home security system that integrates with your other smart home products, like baby monitors and smoke detectors. See our best home security system recommendations to find the perfect fit for your family.
FAQs About Baby Proofing Safety Products
Certain things should already be in place when bringing baby home for the first time, such as having the baby monitor set up and working. Before your child even starts moving, it’s best to have everything baby proofed and secure. It’s hard to think clearly when you’re sleep deprived, so having everything competed before the baby arrives is a smart move.
Make a list of what your day will be like, where you and your baby will be and how you’ll spend your time together. Think about what baby proofing products you’ll need by crawling around your house to see the world from a baby’s point of view. Once you know what you’ll need, look at all the features that products offer to determine which ones you will require and those you can do without.
Stores that carry baby supplies, such as car seats and strollers, and baby and general websites will usually carry what you need. The advantage to shopping online is that you can easily compare prices and features and then have the products delivered right to your home.
