Best Baby Monitors For Two Rooms 2018 – Buyer’s Guide

One of the things I love most about technology is how, as parents, we can easily monitor our babies nowadays.

And most especially if you have a growing family or twins in separate bedrooms; you will need best baby monitors for two rooms.

At first, I wasn’t thrilled about it because I was 100% sure I will be beside the little one 24/7. But let’s be honest, that’s not always the case here.

Sometimes, the baby’s napping while I’m washing dishes or doing other chores and I want to check on him quickly.

The use of monitors is the most practical means.

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VTech VM321-2 Safe and Sound Video Baby Monitor
Levana 32000 Lila 2.4-inch Digital Video Baby Monitor
Summer Infant Wide Dual View Baby Monitor
Motorola Digital Video Baby Monitor With 2 Cameras

Rating

Price

Item Weight

2.8 pounds

1 pounds

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​2.7 pounds

2 pounds​

Product Dimensions

5 x 0.8 x 3.3 inches

4 x 5.5 x 7.5 inches

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9.9 x 8.8 x 4.4 inches​

13.4 x 19.3 x 6.5 in​

Batteries

1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

N/A​

Batteries required: No

1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

Additional product features

night vision

Night Vision, nvisible LEDs

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N/A​​​

night vision, talk-back function, room temperature sensor​

Style

Monitor with Two Cameras

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N/A​​

N/A​​​

N/A​​​

Power Source

Rechargable Batteries

Rechargeable battery

Rechargeable battery

Rechargeable battery

Rechargeable battery

Battery life

3.5 hours

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​N/A​​

​N/A​​

10 hours​

Display Size

2.8 inches

2.4 in

5 inches

3.5 inches

3.5 inches

Display Type

LCD

LCD

LCD

LCD

LCD

VTech VM321-2 Safe and Sound Video Baby Monitor

This set has an expandable system so in case your family is growing again, you can add up to four cameras, but you have to purchase the other two separately.

It also has a six-level sound indicator that allows you to monitor the noise even if the unit is on mute.

It can transmit audio and video up to 1,000 feet.

Pros

  • You can set the temperature level, so you will be alerted if it drops or rises.
  • There’s a two-way talk-back intercom that allows you to communicate with the baby even if you’re in another room. Or you can also opt to play any of the preset lullabies to help them sleep.
  • It has night vision so you can still see the kids clearly without turning the lights on and which might disturb them. It’s vivid even when it’s dark.
  • It has a high-resolution LCD screen that creates clear images, not grainy ones. You can even zoom in for a closer look.
  • It has a cycle mode which rotates between the two rooms every few seconds.

Cons

  • The parent unit has a poor battery life and may not last through the entire night.
  • The buttons are a bit hard to press.
Levana 32000 Lila 2.4-inch Digital Video Baby Monitor

It features a private and secure digital signal of up to 500 feet. It also has eight invisible LEDs.

Thus, there’s no red light or glow in the bedrooms and won’t disrupt or disturb the little ones’ sleep.

In constant use, battery lasts up to six hours, but in PEEP mode, it can go for as long as 72 hrs.

Pros

  • It has a talk-to-baby two-way intercom so you can soothe or reassure them that you’re just nearby even if you’re doing chores or having some ‘me’ time. They can hear your voice even if you’re not around.
  • The LEDs allow you to clearly see the kids up to 12 feet away and even if their bedroom is in complete darkness.
  • You can adjust the camera for the best angle to see your babies and their nearest surroundings.
  • It has a compact, handheld design which makes it easy to use and convenient to place practically anywhere.
  • The images are good quality. It’s clearer than other models with bigger monitors.
  • When nothing is going on inside the room, the screen and sound go off but immediately turn on when the children make some noise.

Cons

  • The screen on the monitor is small.
Summer Infant Wide Dual View Baby Monitor

It features a 5.0-inch portable flat-screen colour LCD, handheld video monitor which is handy enough to bring anywhere.

The wide angle lens camera lets you see up to 4x more of the space.

It tells you if the battery’s almost off or if you’re already out of range (up to 600 feet).

Pros

  • The monitor regularly switches between the cameras so you can easily get a view of the kids in separate rooms.
  • There’s no interference even with the use of WiFi or other devices and gadgets.
  • You can zoom in, although it’s not that much.
  • It’s easy to install and use, definitely foolproof.
  • Both the pictures and sound transmitted are clear – unless the room is in total darkness or it’s way too dim.
  • The mic is loud and lets you hear even some of the faintest noises babies make. It also picks up the tiniest movements.

Cons

  • It doesn’t allow you to pan.
  • The night vision is not that good, and the image is not clear. It might become a deal breaker for some parents because monitoring the kids at night is one of the most important reasons why they chose to purchase baby monitors.
Motorola Digital Video Baby Monitor With 2 Cameras

It features a high-sensitivity microphone, low battery and out of range alert. There’s also a volume control, infrared night vision, sound level indicator and a monitor with a 3.5-inch coloured screen.

This wireless technology can transmit signals up to 590 feet.The line is secure, so no one can eavesdrop or spy on you.

Pros

  • The parent unit allows you to zoom, tilt and pan for a clearer and closer look at your kids.
  • The scan mode lets you switch between cameras every 10 seconds or so.
  • It has temperature sensors which are important, so if it drops, you can add more clothing or bundle the kids.
  • The motors are extremely silent and won’t wake or disturb the sleeping babies.
  • The quality of both audio and video are both good and decent. While you’re unable to see the tiniest details, you can at least view the whole picture clearly.
  • Night vision is impressive – it offers an excellent view of the two rooms although there’s no split-screen mode.

Cons

  • It has an unimpressive battery life. Even without any video on, the whole thing will last for only six hours.
  • There could be some signal issues.
Summer Infant Wide Dual View Baby Monitor

It features an interchangeable optical lens capability which allows you to change the viewing angle and even zoom in or pan.

The 3.5-inch colour LCD offers a crystal clear image and also has a delay-free audio and video playback.

It has an invisible IR night vision, two-way communication, an alarm function and is expandable for up to 4 cameras.

Pros

  • The images transmitted are neither grainy nor pixelated – even if you zoom in.
  • It has an impressive range – something to consider because you wouldn’t want to go out-of-range even if you’re just three or four doors away.
  • The monitor is sleek, stylish and compact.
  • It has an extremely clear signal, and you can hardly experience any interference or reception problems.
  • It’s easy to set-up and use.
  • Compared to similar products, it has an impressive battery life.
  • You don’t have to go inside the room and reposition the camera; you can do so wherever you are in the house.
  • The sound quality is clear, and you can easily ‘talk’ to the kids.
  • You don’t need a WiFi connection for the camera.

Cons

  • The screen on the parent unit is a bit small.

Types of Baby Monitors

Bear in mind that the more expensive they are, the more features they have. But of course, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee that you won’t encounter technical problems now and then.

  • Video Monitors: There are those that light up when it detects sound. And the louder the noise, the more lights would go up.

    It is especially handy if your baby is crying and you’re not near enough the monitor or if it’s on mute. You can notice their sounds.
  • Video Monitors: More than the noise alone, you get a glimpse of the whole baby situation – what they’re doing, if they’re fussy and on the verge of crying, or they’re silently doing something suspicious like attempting to climb out.

    It is more detailed and will easily alert you if you need to fetch or check the child.

    It is more useful for families with more than one kid since you can easily monitor and track their movements and activities.
  • Motion Monitors: As the name implies, it doesn’t show you the sound or visual. It only tracks the baby’s movements. It’s usually placed under the mattress and will alert you if the little one doesn’t move in about 20 seconds or more during sleep.

    There are models which can transmit the sound so you can hear them breathing or crying.

    It is suitable for premature babies or those born with some health issues and complications.

Importance of Baby Monitors

We all know by now that they’re not just there for show. Whether you’re a working or a stay-at-home mum, you might find yourself needing this gear even more so if you now have more than one child to look after.

  • You can keep an eye on your baby at all times. This is basically what all mum want. As I said earlier, it’s not possible to stay by their side every second of every day unless if you hired someone to help you with your house chores.

    It’s often inevitable that they will be left unattended even for just a few minutes. That is the most obvious reason why you would buy this gear in the first place.

    Especially with so many stories of kids climbing their cribs in the middle of the night or pulling on cabinets and other furniture, this will surely come in handy.

    Some may think this is an unnecessary expense, but for me, the peace of mind it can give you is priceless.
  • You can sleep soundly. Do you remember when people joke that when you become a mother, sleep becomes a thing of the past?

    Well, it’s not so funny anymore when you managed to steal only a few minutes of shut-eye in the past 24 hours.

    You get cranky and not in your best shape. Three days of this and you become so irritable towards everyone. With the help of a monitor, you can sleep almost as if you’re beside the little one.

    There are types where it’s more than just visual, you can hear the baby breathe, and others even monitor their temperature and movement.
  • You get a little space for yourself: It may not sound like much, but it matters to take a break, even a quick one, now and then. It keeps your sanity intact and your stress in check.

    Having a baby can be chaotic at times that you forget to brush your hair or wash your face.

    It’s not that we want enough time to go and watch a movie or spend an entire day shopping. Sometimes, we just need a couple of minutes to get our act together, prop up our feet and breathe deeply.

    With the baby monitor, you know you’re still watching the child even if you’re in another part of the house.
  • It serves as additional security at home: Whether you hired a nanny to look after the kids or not, it’s still a practical way of ensuring the safety of the child.

    Have you seen the video of twins who climb out of their crib, successfully at that, in the middle of the night while the parents are sleeping?

    Or how about the clip showing furniture which fell on a toddler and his sibling had to move it to save him? Those make pretty scary stories and even sound unbelievable, but if you see the footages, you’ll realise that things like these happen.

Conclusion

Most of these products have similar features but keep in mind that we are watching the kids and I think that two of the factors you should consider before buying are the sound and video quality.

Some monitors pick up the slightest noise which helps you decide if you need to check out the little ones and go to their rooms.

However, I think the clear winner for this list is the Infant Optics DXR-8 Video Baby Monitor With Interchangeable Lens.

If you’re doing something and you don’t see the child on the screen because they’re on the other side of the room, the advanced features will come in handy because you don’t have to take a trip to where they are and leave your chore.

What do you think?

Nancy Shaw
 

Hi. My name is Nancy. I am a nurse by profession and a writer by passion and ever since I became a mother, I’ve become very active in sharing useful and important information about basically anything under the sun and a full-time mother to a 21-month old boy. Read more about me here.

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