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Best Baby Monitors 📹
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Mila Everleigh
We moved to a house with a long hallway and I kept missing when the baby woke up. These monitors and entryway picks saved my sanity and my sleep schedule.
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Entryway Organization
 
Keeping Baby Safe 🔒
 
Doorbells & Alerts
 
Nighttime Entryway Lighting 💡
 
On-the-Go Grab Bag

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I tested way too many of these. Some had terrible range, some had static. These are the ones that actually worked from our entryway to the nursery.

 
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Simple audio monitor. the range on this thing is surprisingly solid for the price.
VTech DM221 Baby Monitor - Safe Sound & Digital Audio
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the video quality is really clear even at night 🌙 worth every penny
Infant Optics Digital Video Monitor: DXR-8 Pro & Add-On Cameras
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I like that I can check the app from anywhere. my husband uses it at work too.
Hubble Connected Nursery Pal Cloud 5" Smart HD Baby Monitor with Night
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pan and tilt from your phone. SO convenient when the baby rolls around the crib
cyber monday vtech baby monitors
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big screen, no wifi needed. my neighbor recommended this one and she was right.
Eufy Baby Monitor
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Entryway Organization

Our entryway was a disaster of shoes, bags, and baby stuff everywhere. These made it feel like we actually have our lives together.

 
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shoes go underneath, diaper bag sits on top. done. 👏
Threshold Entryway Benches with Storage
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I hang extra pacifiers, wipes, and sunscreen in this. grabs are so fast on the way out.
Over The Door 26 Shelf Mesh Shoe Organizer Light Gray - Brightroom
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sturdy enough for heavy bags and jackets
Threshold Hook Rack: decorative hooks | wall mounted | over door
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put this at toddler height so my older one can hang her own stuff 😂
Pillowfort Hooks - Kids Decor & Storage Solutions
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toss hats, gloves, random baby socks in here. looks way nicer than a pile on the floor.
Threshold Seagrass Basket | Woven Decorative Storage Baskets
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Keeping Baby Safe 🔒

Once the baby started crawling toward the front door I panicked. These gave me some peace of mind.

 
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blocks the hallway perfectly. one hand open which matters when you're holding a baby
Safety 1st Easy Install Extra Tall & Wide Walk Through Gate, Fits between 29"
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my toddler figured out door handles at 18 months. this stopped that real quick.
Closet door lock ideas | Keyed knobs | Door levers | Keypads
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the entryway outlet was right at crawling height. problem solved.
Safety 1st Outlet Electrical Cover & Cord Shortener
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keeps cabinets near the door shut tight 🙌
Munchkin XtraGuard Latches - Multi-Use, Dual Action
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stuck these on the shoe bench corners. no more bonked foreheads.
Safety 1st Locks | Cabinet & Lever Handle Locks
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Doorbells & Alerts

I needed a doorbell that wouldn't wake the baby but would still let me know someone was there. Took a few tries.

 
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silent alerts on my phone. delivery drivers no longer wake the baby up 🎉
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Night Vision, Wi-Fi Motion Detection
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the person detection is really accurate. less false alerts from cars driving by.
Nest Video Doorbell (Battery) with crisp HD video
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cheap and simple. we set it to a low chime volume during nap time.
Heath Zenith Wireless Doorbell Button | Buy Now
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pointed this at the entryway so I can see who's at the door from the nursery
Ring Indoor Cam 2K Plug-In Indoor Security Camera with Wi-Fi
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tiny little camera. stuck it on a shelf and forgot about it. works great.
Blink Mini 1080p Security Camera - White
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Nighttime Entryway Lighting 💡

Stumbling through a dark hallway at 2am with a baby is not fun. These lights made those midnight trips way safer.

 
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turns on when you walk by, turns off on its own. exactly what I needed.
ge motion detector night light
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stuck three of these along the hallway. soft warm glow, no wires.
CASALUX Rechargeable Puck Lights Same-Day Delivery or Pickup
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keeps a dim light near the front door. looks cute too honestly
Threshold LED Lanterns | Outdoor Solar & String Lights
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just tap it. that's it. perfect for 3am brain fog 😅
Energizer Utility LED Tap Light: Stick On Touch Light for Closet
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set it to red at night so it doesn't mess with anyone's sleep
GE Color Changing LED Night Lights | Plug-In & Kids-Friendly
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On-the-Go Grab Bag

I keep a small station by the door with stuff I always forget. Has saved me from turning the car around more times than I can count.

 
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fits in the diaper bag or just grab it solo for quick errands
Skip Hop Pronto Baby Essentials: Changing Stations & Backpacks
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always keep a roll by the door. you will need them. trust me.
Munchkin Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail Snap, Seal and Toss Refill Bags
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gentle on skin and they smell nice 🐝 we go through these fast
Burt's Bees Face & Hand Cleansing Wipes - 30ct
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backup pacifiers live in a bowl by the keys. learned that the hard way.
MAM Glow in the Dark Pacifier | Night and Day Designs
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right by the door so I actually remember to put it on before we leave
Babyganics Mineral-Based Baby Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 - 6 fl oz
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