😴 Sleep Duration

Total time asleep, broken down by night sleep vs naps. Shows trends over weeks/months.

How we used it: Identified that our baby needed 14 hours total sleep—when she got less, the next day was rough.

⏰ Sleep Schedule

When baby fell asleep, woke up, and every waking in between. Visualized on timeline.

How we used it: Discovered she consistently woke at 11pm. Addressed with dream feed—problem solved.

💤 Sleep Quality

Percentage of time actually asleep vs awake in crib. Movement patterns analyzed.

How we used it: Learned she was 85% efficient sleeper—the other 15% was rolling around, not crying.

🫁 Breathing Motion

Camera detects chest movement through Breathing Wear. Alerts if motion stops.

Important: This is motion-based, not medical oxygen monitoring like Owlet. Zero false alarms for us.

👩 Mom Says

"I'm a data person. The kind who tracks everything in spreadsheets. Nanit spoke my language.

The revelation: Around 4 months, Nanit showed our daughter's night sleep declining while day sleep stayed constant. Classic sign she needed a schedule adjustment. We dropped the fourth nap, extended wake windows, and night sleep immediately improved. Without the data, I'd still be guessing.

Sleep regression prediction: At 8 months, I saw sleep efficiency drop from 88% to 72% over a week. The 8-month regression hit 3 days later. Being prepared mentally made it so much more manageable.

The breathing monitoring: I used it from birth with the swaddle Breathing Wear. Did it change outcomes? Probably not—it's not medical-grade. But for $25/swaddle, the peace of mind let me actually sleep instead of checking on her every hour.

Subscription frustration: $100/year feels like ransom for data from a $300 device. But I pay it because the alternative is losing everything that makes Nanit valuable."

👨 Dad Says

"My take is simpler: is Nanit better at being a VIDEO MONITOR than a $50 alternative? Let me break it down:

Video quality: 1080p, excellent night vision, 130° wide angle. I can see the entire crib clearly. Better than our friend's $80 monitor by miles.

App reliability: Works from anywhere with internet. I've checked on our daughter from work, from the grocery store, from my parents' house. Connection drops are rare—maybe once a month.

Two-way audio: Clear enough that she recognizes my voice. Useful for the occasional 'lay down' reminder without entering the room.

Installation: Wall mount is mandatory (no stand option). Clean look, but pain to move between rooms. We kept it in her room permanently.

My honest assessment: If you won't use sleep tracking, this is an overpriced video monitor. If you're a data person like my wife who will actually analyze patterns and adjust schedules based on insights, it's a valuable tool. Know which type you are before buying."

✅ What We Love

• Sleep tracking works - Genuinely actionable data
• Excellent video - 1080p, great night vision
• Breathing monitoring - Peace of mind
• Historical data - Trends over months
• Remote access - View from anywhere
• Clean design - Looks nice in nursery
• Two-way audio - Clear quality

❌ What Could Be Better

• Subscription required - $100/year for full features
• Expensive upfront - $300 + subscription
• Wall mount only - No stand option
• Breathing Wear costs - $25+ per item
• WiFi dependent - No local-only option
• Occasional app bugs - Usually fixed quickly

The Best Monitor for Data-Driven Parents

After 18 months, Nanit Pro proved its value for parents who actually use sleep data. The tracking genuinely helped us optimize our baby's sleep, the video quality is excellent, and the breathing monitoring provided peace of mind. But the subscription model is frustrating, and if you won't analyze the data, you're overpaying for a video monitor.

Buy it if: You'll use sleep data to adjust schedules. Skip it if: You just want to see your baby—cheaper monitors work fine.