Do You Need a Low EMF Baby Monitor to Reduce the Risk of Radiation?

Well, if you base your answer on the results of the many studies that have been conducted on the safe baby monitors, the answer is a resounding, YES. The type of ElectroMagnetic Field (EMF) radiation emitted by baby monitors and in particular the ones WIFi-enabled can have significant long term effects. Due to the smaller and thinner size of their skulls, babies are particularly at risk to the effects of EMF. You can start reducing this risk by learning about safe baby monitors and using a low EMF baby monitor.

First, Get To Know About Baby Monitor Frequency Ranges

The safest baby monitors operate in the FM band of radio frequencies. But a wireless baby monitor operates at a higher level by emitting an RF (radio frequency) signal. This signal is within the electro-magnetic spectrum thus radiates EMF.  Truth is the majority of baby monitors in the market that operates on the higher frequency levels of the microwave range. This range is similar to that of cell phones and WiFi networks which are harmful, especially for babies.

Analog or Digital Baby Monitor?

In broad terms, baby monitors come in two types of technology: Analog and Digital. Of the two, analog models are considered to be the safest. They are, however, quite difficult to find nowadays as analog technology is becoming less prolific. They are sound-only, FM devices that operate around the 40MHz frequency.

Digital baby monitors use Bluetooth; WiFi; Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication (DECT); or Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). They operate at microwave frequency levels of 2.4GHz, which is much more dangerous than analog devices.

If you require more features than an analog model provides, you could look for a digital low EMF baby monitor, one with an Evo-mode, or one that is sound-activated. The sound-activated types of baby monitors will not constantly be transmitting but will radiate only when sound is detected. So, it offers a certain degree of EMF protection.

The later part of the article provides reviews on the best available options of baby monitors that minimize EMF exposure. This may help you in making the right choices. These recommendations are not in ay particular order but advised to pick the one that suits your needs.

Best Safe Baby Monitors and Low EMF Baby Monitors

Safe Baby Monitors

First comes the safest among baby monitors, which is an analog monitor. But as mentioned above the analog monitors are becoming incredibly difficult to find. There was only one analog model that we could locate at the time of writing:

• Safety 1st Crystal Clear Audio Monitor. This is a no-frills safe baby monitor which is an audio-only monitor operating at a frequency of 49 MHz. The parent unit can easily be attached to a belt. It’s an inexpensive model that will cost you around $79.

Low EMF Baby Monitors

We have identified two digital low EMF baby monitors that operate at a frequency of 900MHz. Although this is much lower than most digital devices, it is a lot higher than analog safe baby monitors. Both of the low EMF baby monitors we found are sound-activated.

• Sony NTM-910Y 900 Mhz Babycall Nursery Monitor. This low EMF baby monitor alerts both by sound and lights. It is priced at $89. 900 MHz Technology extends the range of BabyCall Monitor to let you take the receiver farther from the nursery, yet still hear activities in the nursery. It comes with 27 channels to greatly minimize interference and uses FM transmission system with channel selector to locate the clearest channel, helping to eliminate interference for clearer communication.
• Babymoov Premium Care – Baby Monitor. This low EMF baby monitor has a great range of 2650 feet. It is a sound-activated model that costs around $90.85. It has Walkie-Talkie function; because sometimes all baby needs is to hear your voice. VOX: monitor activate when baby starts to cry. Night light, continous or voice activated, LCD screen with temperature indicator

Video, Sound Activation, and Eco Mode Digital Baby Monitors

If you feel the need to have a visual monitor you may need to compromise on the safe baby monitor aspect. These units operate at a high microwave frequency of 2.4GHz. To compensate, they provide eco-mode and sound activation.

• Philips AVENT SCD630/37 Video Baby Monitor. Another model that comes with a 3.5-inch video screen. It has the facility to be set to audio or sound only mode. The monitor can be mounted to a wall and it also includes night vision and temperature monitoring. These features come at a price, though, and this model will set you back $172.
• Babysense Video Baby Monitor. This baby monitor comes with a 3.5-inch camera with night vision capability. It is priced at $79.989.

Overall Best Digital Baby Monitors

Nuk Baby Monitor with Eco Control +Video.

This product has been separated from the others as it is not available to purchase in the United States. It can be shipped directly from the manufacturer, although the shipping costs will make the monitor quite expensive to buy.

This monitor has a full eco-mode that reduces its EMF by 90% effectively making this a low EMF baby monitor. It features night vision and 2-way communications along with a power-saving mode. The price is 173€ which, at the time of writing is around $192.60. Shipping, of course, will increase this significantly.

Hard Wired Baby Monitors for Best EMF Protection

A hard-wired unit will provide you with a safe baby monitor that has no EMF radiation. It will mean a little bit of work in terms of laying wires, of course. There are not many safe baby monitors that provide this, but here is one option:

• MOM & BB Baby Safe Camera Monitor. The features of this model include an ultra HD camera with a night vision, a 360-degree view that can pan and tilt. It also includes a video recording facility, cloud storage, and 2-way audio. As an added incentive, it can be integrated with Amazon Alexa.

Summary

Even if you are using a safe baby monitor or a low EMF baby monitor, it should always be placed away from the baby. EMF radiation strength increases with proximity, so keep as much distance as possible.

Hopefully, this brief article will help you select a safe baby monitor for your child so that you can monitor them with peace of mind.