5 smart baby tech products

Keep an eye on your kiddo from anywhere with this monitor that connects to your smartphone or tablet via an app. Features include an adjustable infrared HD camera, two-way talk and under-mattress movement sensor pad. You can also take photos and video or play a lullaby from the app. Angelcare AC1200 Video, Movement & Sound Monitor, $330, babiesrus.ca

Capable of detecting slight belly movements, this infant monitor clips to your baby’s diaper and will gently buzz to rouse your little one if she doesn’t move for more than 15 seconds. If there’s still no movement after another five seconds or if there are three vibration incidents, an alarm will sound to alert you. Snuza Hero, $130, snuza.com

Designed so that clean water flows in while dirty water flows out, this infant tub from 4Moms features a colour-coded digital temperature display that will alert you if the bathwater is too hot or too cold for your babe. A reservoir holds clean water for rinsing, and it fits in single and double sinks. 4moms Infant Tub, $70, babiesrus.ca

A kimono worn at night monitors your baby’s breathing, movement, body position, activity and skin temperature and sends info to the Lilipad (shown) via Bluetooth, which then sends the data to your smartphone app. You’ll get notifications of changes, plus you can view a live monitor screen, listen in and more. Available in July. Mimo Starter Kit, $250, bestbuy.ca

Soothe your fussy babe with front-to-back or side-to-side swing motions—conveniently controlled with your smartphone or tablet. The swing features six speeds, 19 sounds and an overhead mobile. Plus, the seat can be detached and placed on the floor and used as a rocker. Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Smart Connect Cradle ’n Swing, $250, babiesrus.ca