Summary of Reddit Comments on the Best Baby Monitor

Owlet

Cons: "Do not get an Owlet," "Mother in law bought us an Owlet camera for our shower. We really tried to love it, it’s hot garbage," "Do NOT get the Owlet monitor,” "A lady in my bump group had the Owlet burn her babies foot. It was soooo sad !!! Definitely not safe."

Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro

Pros: "The Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro... is a godsend with active noise cancellation," "It’s also PTZ so you can rotate it and look up/down using the remote screen and there are multiple different lenses available,” "Best have found," "Pros: does not use WiFi, connects without issue, has a non-WiFi stable connection."
Cons: Limited range, battery life may be an issue, initial cost is high.

Vtech

Pros: "We have the Vtech brand and like it," "We were gifted a Vtech and like it," "Just get audio- basic Vtech here…,” "Love our Vtech non wifi one."
Cons: Nothing specific mentioned.

Anker Skyview

Pros: "Personally love my Anker Skyview monitor," "Flexibility and reliability is great, the security is a bonus."

Non-WiFi Monitors

Pros: "Non-WiFi. Secure and stable," "Non WiFi. Secure and stable," "Nonwifi with parent unit, best purchase ever."

Eufy SpaceView

Pros: "Eufy spaceman is good for video."

Hello Baby

Pros: "In case you’re looking for an alternative to a wifi monitor, I have the Hello Baby monitor and love it."

Levana Mila

Pros: "We enjoyed the Levana Mila v2! Reliable, no frills baby monitor with a handheld, also does not use wifi so I feel more secure."

Lollipop

Pros: "We use Lollipop and have no complaints," "Some of its features are paid subscriptions, and you cannot move the lens," "I can see my baby breathing, it's clear and detailed."

Momcozy

Pros: "I really liked our non-wifi monitors," "It’s easier to set up and travel with," "works really well and wasn't that expensive," "The Momcozy non-wifi monitor and would highly recommend that," "But I also have a low-tech Momcozy, which I prefer to alert me when baby needs me while I'm asleep."

Nanit

Pros: "We have the Nanit and love it," “The sensor and microphone are pretty strong and you can literally hear the cars going outside if you pump up the volume on your phone,” "Love our Nanit because it has the temperature and humidity."
Cons: "I had a Nanit. Hated it," "I do love the Nanit camera itself and have not had any issues with the cameras."

Other Mentions:

VAVA Baby Monitor: "We love the VAVA Baby Monitor for non-WiFi use," "Reliable, no connection issues, great range, and non-WiFi," "Super reliable."
Babysense: "Babysense has been phenomenal!"

These comments provide a range of experiences and preferences related to various baby monitor brands, highlighting factors such as security, ease of use, reliability, and features like non-WiFi connectivity. Each brand has its pros and cons, ultimately depending on individual needs and preferences.