Budget-friendly monitors

shugirl76

I know we have threads about good monitors, but DH and I are on a limited budget. How important is a video component? Anyone have any video monitors they can recommend that are less expensive? We registered for one that is $200.00, but are looking for something cheaper than that.

abnelsen22

Here are some reviews:

https://www.top10bestbabymonitorsreview.com/?kw=baby monitors reviews&c=35403613978&t=search&p=&m=e&adpos=1t2&a=3&gclid=CKC06brYiL4CFciGfgodHAsACQ

We are going with the first one - it's got amazing reviews and it's just under $100 on amazon right now.  

GreenMonkey1

We did not purchase a video monitor for DS #1 or upcoming DS #2.  Our first monitor (Sony BabyCall) was perfect and we would use it for DS #2 if I could find the receiver (I put it somewhere "safe" and now have no idea where that is).  So we purchased a second audio monitor, Safety 1st, from BRU.  We live really close to the Police/Fire department so we do not have a digital monitor, they tend to pick up the feed or get interference from the emergency services.

The huge benefit of a video monitor is being able to check in on your kiddo without cracking the door/getting out of bed/off the couch.  We elected not to spend the money for the convenience - while sometimes I wished we had a video monitor, it hasn't been a problem and I don't miss not having one.

dogperson11

We got this one. $105 shipped. Has decent reviews and a blog I read consistently is using it and likes it.

Levana Lila Digital Baby Video Monitor with Night Vision and Talk to Baby Intercom 32000 (White) by Levana https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009V9BHNA/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_952Otb1ZDVAVJ