Current-model gear new parents actually use.
Owlet
FDA-cleared pulse & oxygen monitor
$299.99
New: Owlet calls it the first FDA-cleared monitor of its kind for healthy infants 1–18 months (6–30 lbs). It shows live pulse rate and oxygen in the app and alerts the base station and phone when readings leave preset zones.
Upgrades: A camera-only baby monitor
Skip if: The baby is under 1 month or over 30 lbs, or the parents would rather not track vitals at all.
Halo
Swivels over the bed; lower-profile legs
$279.99 Signature, Oat
New: Lower-profile legs that fit under more bed frames, works with adult beds up to 29 inches tall, reinforced upper rails, and a side wall that lowers smoothly for night feeds. The 360° swivel carries over.
Upgrades: Halo BassiNest 3.0, or a standalone bassinet
Skip if: The baby is over 5 months or 20 lbs (its limit), or the bedroom has no room beside the bed.
Hatch
Sound machine + night light, phone-controlled
$89.99
New: Sleep sounds, a smart night light, custom routines and app control over Wi-Fi, with Time-to-Rise cues for later. Up to 12 hours on battery with a wireless charging base.
Upgrades: A basic white-noise machine
Skip if: They hate app-controlled gadgets. An optional Hatch+ subscription is also offered.
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