Since having my oldest daughter 7 years ago, I’ve used a lot of baby monitors. We started out with a nice video monitor that I really liked, but I didn’t want to have to unplug and move the monitor upstairs and downstairs whenever I moved, so we also added an audio monitor with 2 speakers. As our new neighborhood grew and more houses were built nearby, we started having more problems with interference. There were times when I could hear my next door neighbor’s nursery as clear as a bell and I was always uncomfortable thinking that they might be listening to us too. By the time there were houses on both sides of us, we didn’t have a single monitor that worked consistently without interference from somewhere.
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Our newest monitor, the iHealth iBaby Monitor has solved that problem. The monitor connects to my iPhone by Wi-Fi, so I no longer have interference or have to worry about neighbors listening in. The fact that it works with my iPhone, iPad or iPod touch means that I can check on the baby from wherever I am. I don’t have to go back downstairs or into my room to see a monitor. I always have my iPhone or iPad with me, so I can check on the baby any time I want.
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There are a lot of great features with the iBaby Monitor that I haven’t had in other monitors in the past. I can actually turn the camera up or down and from side to side by just swiping my touchscreen. I love this feature now that the baby moves around so much in his sleep. It would be perfect for a mom who wants to check on twins in different cribs or on a baby and a toddler sharing a room. And with the IR night vision, I can see with iBaby clearly at night.
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Another feature I’ve not had before is the 2-way audio capability. When the baby was fussy, I could use it to just say some calming words or say “shhhh”. He could hear me and seemed to be soothed by it. It was a great way to help comfort him without going into the room (and having him see me and want to get up). Now that the baby is older, I use it to tell him to lay down. 🙂 He forgets to lay down sometimes during naptime and will sit up to play, so I’ll remind him over the monitor to lay down and close his eyes.
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iBaby also allows you to set a motion alert or sound alert so you are notified if the baby cries or gets fussy.
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Another fun feature on the iBaby that I’ve never seen before is the snapshot function. If the baby is sleeping soundly or not sleeping and being hilarious, I can actually snap a photo of him. The photo is saved in my photo album on my iPhone and I can send it to my husband or forward it to my computer to print out. I wish I’d been able to do that with my girls when they were little. They’re all so funny when they’re sleepy, but if I try to go in and take a picture, they stop whatever they’re doing and I can’t get a photo. Now I can snap pictures whenever my son is being silly and cute by himself in his crib.
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Here’s a picture I snapped of Elmo in the crib:
THE iBABY MONITOR INCLUDES:
- iHealth iBaby Monitor for Apple® iPhone®, iPod® touch and iPad®
- AC adapter, Ethernet cable
- Wi-Fi antenna, camera mounting kit, PC installation CD
- Owner’s manual and Quick-Start Guide
COOL FEATURES:
- Compatible with Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch
So you can keep an eye on your sleeping child. Supports up to 4 devices and 4 users simultaneously. Also compatible with PC. Connects via Wi-fi. - IR night vision
Ensures clear, detailed images in low light. - Motion or sound alerts
Activate the monitor when your baby’s cry or movement is detected. - Snapshot function
Snaps pictures for sending to family and friends. - 2-way audio
Allows you to calm your fussy child. - Remotely rotate the monitor
Via touch screen or mouse (not included).
The iHealth iBaby Monitor is available at Best Buy for $199.99 with free shipping! Head to Best Buy to learn more.
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Disclosure: I received the reviewed product from Best Buy to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% my own and not influenced in any way.
