What’s the Best Baby Monitor in 2025?

Baby monitors are a must-have for parents. They’re an invaluable tool for keeping an eye on your baby and ensuring they are safe and comfortable at all times. As technology evolves, baby monitors now come equipped with a variety of advanced features. So, what is the best baby monitor on the market today? Discover some of the standout models available in 2025, along with their key features and benefits.

Do I Need a Baby Monitor?

Baby monitors are highly recommended for parents who want to stay connected to their baby while juggling everyday tasks like cleaning, cooking, or working from home. They are particularly useful in larger homes, where hearing your baby from another room might be challenging, or for parents who want extra peace of mind during overnight sleep.

How to Choose the Best Baby Monitor

The right baby monitor can help alleviate worries and streamline your daily routine, but finding the best one requires knowing what features matter most. High-performing baby monitors excel in areas such as:

Easy to set up and use: A good baby monitor should make your life easier, not harder. They should be easy to set up and intuitive to use, whether controlled via buttons or a touchscreen. If the monitor supports smartphone compatibility, pairing it with your device should be seamless and quick.

Reliable connections: A baby monitor should maintain a dependable connection, whether using a local network or home Wi-Fi. The best monitors provide consistent performance across various home layouts, from small apartments to multi-storey houses, without signal interruptions.

Exceptional battery life: Top-quality baby monitors offer long-lasting battery performance, eliminating the need for frequent recharging. They should easily support uninterrupted use for 10 to 12 hours—ideal for a full night’s sleep, even if those nights are rare for parents.

Video and audio quality: Baby monitors are only as effective as their video and audio capabilities. If they don’t produce images or sounds that give you peace of mind for your baby’s room, they may not be the best option for you. Night vision is a great extra feature to have.

Excellent durability: Baby monitors, like all baby and toddler devices, should be durable against everyday wear. They should remain functional even after accidental drops or bumps and feel sturdy rather than fragile.

Simple to clean: Like all baby items, monitors will eventually get dirty and absorb grime or dust. It is important to be able to easily clean the device without damaging it.

Best Overall Baby Monitor: Oricom 5" Smart HD Touchscreen Premium Baby Monitor

For a comprehensive baby monitor with robust smart technology built-in, the Oricom 5” Smart HD Touchscreen Premium Baby Monitor is your best option. This model is well-loved for many reasons, starting with a Stargrip that allows you to position the camera wherever you like. The camera itself has a 300-metre range within line of sight and infrared night vision capabilities.

What makes this the best baby monitor is its in-depth smart features, from Wi-Fi and FHSS Digital Wireless Connectivity to integration with the Hubble Club for Partners app. The app includes motion, sound, and temperature alerts, the option to create personal audio recordings, and more. You can also buy a version of this model with a cot stand for an overhead view.

Oricom Touchscreen Video Monitor

The Oricom Touchscreen Video Monitor is a great value option for parents who don’t mind not having Wi-Fi capabilities. This device uses a local connection instead, which is just as effective at providing a real-time view of your baby. This baby monitor is still feature-rich and has a 3.5” touchscreen with a zoom-in view of up to 3x. Combined with the motorised pan and tilt camera, this monitor can provide a clear view in all types of rooms.

This model also stands out for its starlight show feature, a comforting and ethereal experience that allows your baby to sleep at night under a soft, cosmic glow. The Touchscreen Video Monitor also has plenty of audio features, with an essential parent talk-back function and 19 lullabies, white noise, nature, and womb sounds to keep your baby soothed and spoiled with attention. This unit is also multi-camera compatible, with up to four cameras attachable to one monitor.

Best Breathing Monitor: Oricom Babysense 7 Breathing Movement Monitor

Our last option is a different type of monitor often used alongside video or audio monitors. The Babysense 7, the latest in Oricom’s line of breathing movement monitors, features the same reliable technology in an updated, improved design, offering parents greater peace of mind.

With simple one-button activation, it’s easy to use and suitable for newborns from birth. The monitor operates through sensor pads placed under your baby’s mattress, which alert you if their breathing slows below ten breaths per minute.

This monitor is part of the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG No. 97479), making it one of the most trustworthy monitors available. It is also battery-powered, meaning you won’t have to deal with any active power sources around your baby.

Find the Best Baby Monitor for Your Little One

Baby monitors can bring you peace of mind and relieve your anxiety when needed the most. Dimples has the best baby monitors available to cover your diverse needs as a parent. With streamlined options and the most modern smart technology available, we have something for everyone.

Visit our baby shop in Auckland or Christchurch to browse our range of baby monitors and see which would suit your home and lifestyle the most.