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A video baby monitor lets you keep an eye on your little one from another room without creeping in and waking them. A split-screen model takes that further: it shows two cameras at once on a single parent unit, which earns its place if you have more than one child, or one child and a playroom you want covered. It suits parents of twins, siblings sharing a routine, or anyone with a baby who roams.
What to look for
- A clear, decent-sized screen. A 5 inch display split in two still needs to be sharp enough to read at a glance in the dark.
- A secure connection, not wi-fi. A closed radio link keeps the feed private and means no app, no logins and no broadband drop-outs at 3am.
- Honest battery life. Check the screen-on figure, not just standby, so the unit lasts a night shift on the sofa.
Our pick
Our pick is a two-camera kit with a 5 inch colour parent screen that shows both rooms side by side, or lets you tap into one room full-screen, or cycle between them automatically. It uses a secure non-wi-fi signal, with night vision, two-way talk so you can soothe without going in, a room thermometer and lullabies. It works well from newborn through the toddler years, and the long range covers most homes and a bit of garden. Good for two children, or one child plus a second space.
One honest note: you do not need the priciest smart monitor with cloud video and a subscription. A solid split-screen unit like this covers what most tired parents actually use, and a simpler setup means fewer things to go wrong at night.