Baby monitors

Baby monitors for home and on the go

A baby monitor gives you the ability to keep an eye on your baby or young child from another room. This means you don't have to constantly sit by the bed to hear when your child wakes up or starts crying. This contributes to baby safety.

Which baby monitor is best for you mainly depends on how and where you want to use it. Do you only want to hear sound? Then an audio baby monitor may suffice. Do you also want to be able to see your child? Then a baby monitor with camera is more obvious.

You can also look at features such as range, connection, battery life, and the option to use a baby monitor with an app.

What types of baby monitors are there?

Baby monitors are available with various functions and connection technologies. As a result, not every baby monitor is the same for every situation.

Roughly, you can distinguish between:

• Audio baby monitor: for listening to sound from the nursery;
• Baby monitor with camera: to be able to see your child in addition to hearing them;
• Baby monitor with camera and app: where images can be viewed via a smartphone, depending on the model;
• Baby monitor without Wi-Fi: for a direct connection between the baby unit and parent unit;
• Wireless baby monitor: where communication between the units is wireless.

Which version is suitable depends, among other things, on the size of your home, which features you find important, and whether you want to use the baby monitor only at home or also in other locations.

Baby monitor with camera

With a baby monitor with camera, you can not only hear but also see what's happening in the nursery. The camera is placed near or by the bed and sends images to a parent unit or, depending on the model, to an app.

The advantage of a camera baby monitor is that you can check without directly entering the room. For example, you can see if your child is actually awake, has changed position, or is just making a sound while sleeping.

When placing a camera, always pay attention to the safety instructions and ensure that cords, cables, and the device itself remain out of your child's reach.

Baby monitor with camera and app

A baby monitor with camera and app makes it possible to view images via a suitable smartphone or tablet. Depending on the system, you can use additional functions via the baby monitor app.

The available functions vary per baby monitor. Examples include notifications, viewing live images, or adjusting certain settings.

A baby monitor with an app can be practical if you like to use your smartphone as part of the system. However, be aware that its operation may depend on the connection and the technical specifications of the specific model.

Baby monitor without Wi-Fi

Not everyone wants a baby monitor that connects to a Wi-Fi network. A baby monitor without Wi-Fi uses a different wireless connection between the baby unit and the accompanying parent unit.

The advantage of this is that you are not dependent on the home Wi-Fi network for the connection between these units. You use the supplied parent unit to hear your child or, with a camera version, to see them.

A baby monitor without Wi-Fi can therefore be interesting if you prefer to work with a separate parent unit or want to use the baby monitor in locations where no usable Wi-Fi is available.

Baby monitor with or without Wi-Fi: what suits you?

Both systems have their own characteristics. Which choice is best depends on how you want to use the baby monitor.

A system with an app can be convenient if you like to control certain functions via your smartphone. A baby monitor without Wi-Fi, on the other hand, works with a direct or proprietary connection between the associated units and is therefore not dependent on your home network for that connection.

Therefore, look not only at the connection technology but also at the overall ease of use, range, and the functions that are important to you.

Audio baby monitor without camera

Do you mainly want to be able to hear when your baby wakes up? Then an audio baby monitor can be a simple solution.

A baby monitor without camera primarily focuses on sound. This means you don't need a screen to check if there's sound coming from the nursery.

An audio baby monitor can be interesting, for example, when:

• you don't need video;
• you mainly want to hear when your child wakes up;
• you are looking for a simple baby monitor;
• you don't want a camera in the nursery;
• you prefer a compact system.

Baby monitor with long range

The range is an important feature of a baby monitor. Especially in a larger home, in a house with multiple floors, or when you want to use the parent unit in the garden, for example, a baby monitor with long range can be practical.

When comparing baby monitors, it's important to distinguish between the stated maximum range and the practical range. Walls, floors, insulation materials, and other obstacles can affect the connection.

A baby monitor that can connect over a long distance outdoors does not automatically achieve the same range indoors.

What affects the range of a baby monitor?

How far a baby monitor actually reaches depends not only on the baby monitor itself. The environment also plays an important role.

The range can be affected by, among other things:

• Walls: thick walls can weaken the signal;
• Floors: multiple floors can affect the range;
• Building materials: for example, concrete and certain insulation materials;
• Other equipment: wireless equipment can affect connections depending on the system;
• Distance: the greater the distance between both units, the more important the range becomes.

Are you specifically looking for a long-range baby monitor? Then carefully check the range specifications of the model in question and consider the difference between use in an open space and indoors.

Wireless baby monitor

With modern baby monitors, communication between the baby unit and parent unit is wireless. This means you don't need to lay a cable between the two rooms.

A wireless baby monitor does not automatically mean that every component works completely without a power cable. Depending on the model, for example, the parent unit may have a battery while the baby unit runs on mains power.

Therefore, for each baby monitor, check how both units are powered and what the potential battery life is.

Where do you place a baby monitor?

For proper use, it's important to place the baby unit in a suitable location in the room. With an audio baby monitor, the device must be able to register sound well. With a baby monitor with a camera, you also need to consider the desired view of the crib.

Always place a baby monitor according to the instructions of the product. Keep devices, cables, and cords out of your baby's reach and only mount a camera in a way that is approved by the manufacturer.

A baby monitor does not need to be placed in or directly by the crib to fulfill its function.

What should you look for when buying a baby monitor?

Which baby monitor best suits you primarily depends on your home and personal preferences. Therefore, consider in advance which functions you will actually use.

For example, pay attention to:

• Audio or camera: do you want to only hear your child or also see them?
• Range: what is the distance between the nursery and the places where you use the parent unit?
• Wi-Fi or no Wi-Fi: do you want a system that uses a network or a baby monitor without Wi-Fi?
• App: do you want to be able to use the baby monitor via a smartphone?
• Battery life: how long can the parent unit be used without recharging?
• Image quality: with a camera baby monitor, the image quality can be important;
• Night vision: do you want to be able to view images in a dark room?
• Extra functions: check which functions you actually find important.

Baby monitor for holidays and on the go

A baby monitor can also be practical when you go on holiday with your child or stay overnight somewhere else. For example, you can place the baby unit in the temporary bedroom while you are in another room.

For on-the-go, size, ease of installation, and the connection used are particularly important. A baby monitor without Wi-Fi can be practical if you don't want to be dependent on the local Wi-Fi network.

Always check in advance whether the range and power supply are suitable for the place where you want to use the baby monitor.

Is a baby monitor necessary?

A baby monitor is a practical tool, but not every family uses it in the same way. For example, if your child sleeps right next to you, you may need a baby monitor less often than if the nursery is on another floor.

A baby monitor can be particularly useful if you want to be able to hear or see your child from another room without constantly having to enter the room.

A baby monitor is a tool for remote supervision and not a substitute for a safe sleep environment or direct supervision when necessary.

What do experts say about baby monitors and safe sleep?

A baby monitor can help parents hear or see their child when they are in another room. However, the device does not change the conditions for a safe sleep environment.

Therefore, always use a baby monitor as an additional tool. Place the baby unit, camera, and any cables according to the safety instructions and out of your child's reach.

For questions about safe sleep, you can consult the current advice from expert organizations. If you have concerns about your baby's sleep patterns, breathing, or health, contact your health clinic, general practitioner, or another appropriate healthcare professional.

Youha Baby Monitors

Within the collection of Youha baby monitors, you will find various solutions to hear or see your child from another room. From a simple audio baby monitor to a baby monitor with a camera or additional functions.

Which version fits best depends on your home and wishes. If you primarily want to hear sound, a baby monitor without a camera may be sufficient. If you also want to be able to see what is happening in the nursery, you can opt for a camera baby monitor.

In addition to baby monitors, Youha also offers other products for sleeping and on the go, such as sleep trainers, hearing protection, and other practical products for babies and young children.

Why Youha?

Youha develops and selects practical products for various stages around babies and young children. Within our range, we look not only at nutrition and care but also at products that can support parents with sleep, rest, and supervision.

With our baby monitors, we want to offer parents various options to hear or see their child from another room. Which functions you need depends on your situation. That's why we find it important that you can easily compare which baby monitor suits your needs.

In addition to baby monitors, Youha also offers other products related to sleep and travel, such as sleep trainers and hearing protection for babies and children. Do you have questions about a baby monitor or are you unsure which model suits your situation? Then you can contact Youha for product advice and support.