I’ve been a mom of two boys for a little over a year now, and if I’ve learned anything about this journey, it’s the value of capturing the little moments. Days spent with toddlers may be long, but the years are anything but. It’s easy to lose sight of what really matters in between diaper changes and toddler tantrums.
I use the Nanit Pro Camera and App to help keep up with my sons. And if you haven’t heard of the Nanit, let me fill you in: it’s a crystal clear, audio and video baby monitor (complete with a super sleek interface) that makes it possible for me to check on them in real time while they’re (meant to be) peacefully asleep.
And I’m not alone in swearing by this device—with over 4,500 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews and counting, I’m in good company. Thanks to a convenient app offering features like two-way talk, soothing background audio, a built-in night light, and sensor-free breathing monitoring, this isn’t your mom’s baby monitor.
But the one feature this mom of two can't live without? Simultaneous split-screen monitoring between my two Nanit Pro cameras that lets me keep an eye on both my boys at once. This has given me so much peace of mind and, as it turns out, a wealth of would-be-viral moments worth savoring. Here are some of the things the Nanit Pro has taught me about my kids:
1. My Littlest Laughs in His Sleep
The first time I heard laughter coming from his room at night, I flipped into mama mode and got ready to coax him back to sleep… but I jumped the gun! A peek at my Nanit app showed me he was peacefully giggling in dreamland.
Are you kidding me? 😍 This has happened multiple times since, and I melt every single time. Plus, with Nanit’s real-time sleep analytics and custom tips, I get the expert backup every supermama needs from time to time.
2. My 3-Year-Old Rolls Onto His Belly at 4am Every. Single. Night.
My 3-year-old has always been a self-soothing rockstar. He hasn’t needed me overnight in quite some time, but I still like to keep an eye on the little guy, especially when he’s sick and his breathing is noisy.
Turns out the little guy has self-soothing rituals even I didn’t know about! One of my favorite things I’ve learned by peeking at his activity on the app is that he flops onto his tummy a few hours before he wakes up every day. Considering the alternative (needing a snuggle from me), I’m grateful for this adorable technique.
3. Secret Nighttime Brother Meetups Are a Thing
Two words: not amused. Okay, fine, it’s actually really sweet when big brother goes and gives his little guy a late-night ugga-mugga, but the next stop had better be back to bed or I might collapse! When these two are teenagers they can stay up as late as they want, but for now, stay put and stay asleep, please!
4. I’m in My Baby’s Room Overnight More than I Realize
As I’ve reviewed videos every morning, I’ve been shocked to find a recurring guest star in our Nanit footage: me. Never have I wanted to be less famous!
I’ve shared so many memes of parents curled up in cribs alongside their little ones with my mom friends, and—while I haven’t gone that far—I realize my reality isn’t all that different! With Nanit’s data secured by advanced 56-bit AES encryption, I’m glad these unglamorous moments are for my eyes only.
Peace-of-Mind—and Endless Delight—Thanks to my Nanit Pro
My Nanit Pro documents every little thing that happens in my boys’ bed and crib. As a result, I’ve laughed, I’ve groaned, I’ve sat staring at the split-screen video just wishing, hoping, praying those rascals will go back to sleep. Bottom line: I’ve gotten to know my sons better because of my Nanit Pro—and that makes my mama heart happy.
At $299 for the wall-mounted version of the Nanit Pro, it’s no small spend—but the security, cutting-edge features, and life-long memories Nanit has delivered me are well worth it. I can’t recommend the Nanit Pro highly enough!
