This could set you at ease in the early days, but just remember that this smart sock is not intended to be a medical device, but can be nice to have if you just want some extra reassurance.

It comes pre-paired with a “private channel” portable monitor that does not rely on Wi-Fi, so it’s seamless to use. Essentially, it appeared that someone could tap into an individual security camera stream online with the right amount of info and interest. The Lollipop Baby Camera, our MadeForMums Silver Award Winner, is a sleek-looking piece of kit that connects to your smartphone as a video and audio monitor.

You can twist it around cot bars or other furniture in the room, or wall-mount it using the included accessories which was our MadeForMums Awards tester's favourite features, "I love the fact its so flexible and adaptable depending on where you place it.

The Wyze Cam has 1080p color night vision, which makes it ideal as a baby monitor, and it comes with a mount that can be installed three ways. There are many different types of baby monitor on the market, but the two most popular are audio and video. I also have come to prefer the slightly larger default view of the Chillax over the Lollipop’s smaller picture (before enlarging each on the app). This is my go-to trusted monitor that I know will go the distance and continue to prove its reliability every time.

It’s a great option for families that have two children — or simply want to check in on two different rooms on one monitor. Our recommendations below include everything from traditional video monitors to “smart” devices that can track how your baby is sleeping to a simple and truly affordable audio monitor, should that be all you require. You can pair the Lollipop with a sensor (sold separately) that monitors humidity, temperature, and air quality in the room. If they have a cold and you want to hear how they’re doing, you aren’t picking up their siblings yelling in the background and the dog barking.