A Quick Guide To The Best Baby Monitors On The Market

When it comes to new parenthood, nothing is more important than a good night’s sleep for both parents and baby. Check out our baby monitor guide to learn which units will help you keep watch over your growing family.

Samsung BrilliantVIEW Baby Monitoring System
This Samsung BrilliantVIEW monitoring system features a large 4.3" LCD color screen. Use the the remote pan, tilt, and zoom features, and two-way talk feature for a soothing night's sleep for everyone. This system is expandable for up to four cameras. $249.99, samsung.com
Summer Infant Baby Zoom Wi-Fi Video Monitor and Internet Viewing System
Use this multi-platform system at home, with a 2.5" high resolution handheld monitor featuring a pan, scan, multi-level zoom camera and two-way communication capabilities. Remote viewing with the Summer Link WiFi APP for Apple & Android mobile devices lets busy parents keep an eye on baby. Take pictures and record videos to your heart's content, while privacy-mode allows parents to control when friends and family can have access to the remote viewing feature. $199.99, amazon.com
Levana Ayden 3.5" Digital Video Baby Monitor with Night Vision Camera, Temperature Monitoring, Talk to Baby Two-way Intercom and Zoom
Monitor baby's sleep and room temperature through this 3.5" LCD screen. This private digital signal has a 750 ft range, and the system is expandable for up to 4 cameras. $119.99, amazon.com
Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitor with Night Vision
In this secure connection, parents can hear their baby within an indoor range of up to 30 meters and an outdoor range of up to 150 meters. Take advantage of the night vision feature with a high resolution, color screen. $129.77, amazon.com
AngelCare AC-1100 New Model Video Movement Sound Baby Monitor with Night Light and Cord Kit
This kit features an under-the-mattress movement sensor pad to sense each and every one of baby's movements. An alarm will sound if no movement is detected after 20 seconds. Parents can keep an eye on baby through a live video monitor feed with both day and night vision, displayed on a 2.75" screen. $239.95 amazon.com
Infant Optics DXR-8 Video Baby Monitor with Interchangeable Optical Lens
Monitor baby's sleep with this large 3.5" screen, with remote pan, tilt and digital zoom features, and a sound-activated LED display. The monitor's interchangeable optical lens capability allows you to customize the viewing angle and zoom. $179.75, amazon.com
Motorola Wireless Digital Video Baby Monitor with Video 2.8 Inch Color Screen
Take advantage of this 2.8" LCD screen with night vision and remote pan, tilt and zoom features to keep an eye on baby day or night. This system can be expanded for up to four cameras and has a range of up to 590 feet. $139.99, amazon.com
WiFi Baby 4: Wireless iPhone, iPad, Android Baby Monitor & Nanny Cam DVR
This wireless baby monitor and nanny cam DVR transmits video, audio, and alerts on iPhone, iPad, Android, PC,and Mac. The HD video features a 35% wider field of view, no ongoing service fees, and does not upload to a cloud server. This system is expandable for up to four WiFi Baby monitors with simultaneous video, audio, and alerts. $259.99 amazon.com
VTech DM221 Safe & Sound Digital Audio Baby Monitor
This system includes one parent unit (monitor) and one baby unit (audio monitor.) A graphic five-level sound indicator on the parent unit show the level of sound in baby's room, so you can monitor the noise level even with the unit on mute. The range of transmission extends up to 1,000 feet outdoors or 150 feet indoors. $39.95, amazon.com
Philips Avent DECT Baby Monitor with Temperature Sensor
This audio monitors guarantees zero interference and 100% privacy over a range of up to 330 meters. The customized temperature sensor and talk -back feature help everyone get a good night's sleep. $39.99, amazon.com
Angelcare Baby Sound Monitor
This system features an easy-to-read screen that displays the temperature in baby's room, and a Nursery Night Light that provides a soothing glow for nighttime check-ins. $49.95, amazon.com

LIU Summer Sports Camps

This July and August, young athletes will have the chance to participate in week-long athletic camps at Long Island University designed to connect them with NCAA Division I coaches to learn fundamentals and help improve their skills -- all while having fun and making lifelong friends. Camps are open to children entering grades 2-8 at any skill level. Select from 18 camps at one of our two campus locations in Brooklyn or Long Island. &nbsp; &nbsp;Sports include: Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Dance, Esports, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Marching Band, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling.

Bonjour Language Camps!

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bonjour Language Camps in French, Mandarin &amp; Spanish <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our focus is on immersive experiences &ndash; building confidence, friendship, and foreign language skills through engaging themes and activities. Each week your child will learn new words and phrases, and gain fluency in the language you choose.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Campers have 2&ndash;3 *additional* practice sessions per day in small groups to increase spoken fluency. Campers also delve into fun new themes, as well as makeovers of some tried-and-true favorites! <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All campers ages 3.5&ndash;11 are immersed in French, Mandarin, or Spanish, content-rich experiences, lots of outdoor time, and trips all over the city. We also offer add-on 1:1 language instruction and STEM lessons to combat summer slide. All language levels are welcome &ndash; our campers range from bilingual to beginner! &nbsp; 2024 Camp Locations &nbsp; <ul style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #440600; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;"> <li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Downtown Brooklyn:&nbsp;A. Fantis School, 195 State St (at Court St)</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Upper West Side:&nbsp;Beit Rabban school, 270 W 89th St (off Broadway)</li> </ul>

Queens College Summer Camp

Running from Wednesday, June 28th through Tuesday, August 22nd, the Queens College Summer Camp continues to be the hallmark and cornerstone of the Athletics and Recreation Department and a staple of summer plans in the NYC metropolitan area. The camp, which has always followed New York State Board of Health guidelines, will conduct this summer's programs following current state guidelines, which follow CDC recommendations regarding COVID-19. The camp's outdoor and indoor activities include: <ul type="disc"> <li>Pool use.</li> <li>Use of the new turf fields.</li> <li>Other facilities around Queens College Campus.&nbsp;</li> </ul> Five specially designed programs are available for the 2023 season: <ol start="1" type="1"> <li>The Education and Sports&nbsp;will have three hours of academics. The rest of the day will include sports activities on the fields and gym games. Indoor Gym Games include obstacle courses, scooter games, and a daily introduction to basketball and swimming for ages 5-6. The older kids will participate in group sports such as basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball, and swimming. The counselor will remain with the group through all activities, including lunch. Choose the Education Academy based on the grade they will enter in September.</li> <li>Theater Arts Programs&nbsp;provide instruction in singing, dancing, and acting, culminating in a performance. Past productions included Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, and more.</li> <li>All Day Sports Academy&nbsp;provides instruction for developing generalized skills across various sports.</li> <li>Single Specialty Sports Camps&nbsp;provide individualized volleyball instruction by the college's coaches and varsity players.</li> <li>Counselor-in-Training Program&nbsp;A unique program created for teenagers focused on developing strong leaders. It helps prepare young adults for the next phase in their lives-college and the workplace.</li> </ol> With summer right around the corner, there is no better time to secure your child's plans for July and August by enrolling them in the Queens College Summer Camp. For more details, visit the Queens College Summer Camp homepage, or email &nbsp;<a href="mailto:qc.summercamp@qc.cuny.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">qc.summercamp@qc.cuny.edu</a> for more information.