Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor

Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor Reviews



Overall 4.5 star rating4.36 of 5 (by 36 users)



Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor Review Summary

In the minds of our protective parents, the Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor is considered the top of the line and “the single best item we purchased.” Equipped with video that is “so clear,” the Summer Handheld Video Baby Monitor provides parents with relief since you can “see the baby without having to go into the room.” The color may not be as great as one might expect but you will still get a “great visual of your baby sleeping.” You can even hook the Summer Handheld Video Monitor up to the TV and watch baby on picture-in-picture. The system comes with two channels to eliminate interference, even though it still does experience some. One of the most notable features of the Summer Handheld Video Baby Monitor is that it has rechargeable batteries, unlike many audio baby monitors. Want to check out other video baby monitors? Click here to read more baby monitor reviews.
58% of people rated Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor as 5 stars
58% of people rated Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor as 5 stars%
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31% of people rated Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor as 4 stars
31% of people rated Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor as 4 stars%
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4% of people rated Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor as 3 stars
4% of people rated Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor as 3 stars%
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6% of people rated Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor as 2 stars
6% of people rated Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor as 2 stars%
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3% of people rated Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor as 1 star
3% of people rated Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor as 1 star%
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89% 89% of people recommend Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor 11% of people don't recommend Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor 11%
 

Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
MAR
14
2008

We bought this monitor when we had our second son.  We didn't have a video monitor for our first son.  It is a nice feature to be able to see the baby without having to go into the room to check on him every time he makes a sound.  This monitor is convenient.  You can mount the camera or just put...

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reviewer
newborn necessity, married

ncp0406
Rosedale, MD
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2 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
APR
21
2009

I bought this about 20 months ago, and from the time I got it there was on/off static.  Which is REALLY annoying when you're trying to sleep.  I got to the point where I would turn it off at night.  Then I noticed the unit getting abnormally hot.  I woke up one morning to find it melted, and still...

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safety conscious

Cathy324
Winter Springs, FL
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Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor Ratings and Reviews

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6
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A Concerned Parent

AUG
28
2008
It fell face down on my bed while I was in the shower with the screen on and when I came out, the screen and plastic around the screen had melted.  The Summer Infant Color Video Monitor gets too hot and may cause a fire.
1 star rating
reviewer
rhijt
Coram, NY



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A Concerned Parent, cost-conscious, practical, a first-time parent, safety conscious

NOV
15
2007
This is probably the single best item we purchased when our daughter was born.  My husband is a film and television editor, so he insisted on a video monitor.  Even he is very satisfied with the image quality.  The coolest thing is that we can hook it into our television, so when she goes to sleep, we can watch tv and keep her on picture in picture on the top corner of our screen.  It also allows us to check her breathing and sleep position without walking in the room and potentially disturbing her.  Now that she is sleeping through the night, when I wake up at 3am and wonder if she's okay,... read full review »
5 star rating
reviewer
mandita
Los Angeles, CA



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NOV
24
2008
We bought this monitor when our child transitioned to a bed from a crib. We used a Graco digital monitor for the first 2 years and that worked fine with the occasional beeping due to interference. We have a wireless internet system and a 6.0 DECT cordless phone. We also had a 2.4 Ghz analog cordless phone. Right away we set up the Summer Infant video monitor in the room along with old Graco digital monitor. We had a lot of static and interference. We still experienced static and interference when we moved the Graco monitor out of the room. We planned to use the Summer Infant video monitor in the... read full review »
4 star rating
reviewer
Pokdo
Irvine, CA



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cost-conscious

JUL
23
2009

I purchased the Summer Color Video Monitor.  This is my third child and it has been seven years since I had my last child, so needless to say, I have gone through many monitors.  This one ofcourse being the most expensive monitor I have ever purchased.  It was an attractive feature because it has the video monitor so I could actually see my baby which gives me comfort (and I didn't have to get out of bed a thousand times a night to check on the baby).  It worked good for about a nine months and progressively started getting worse. It was great while it worked but I would expect to get more...

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3 star rating
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Dangaj
Macomb, MI



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newborn necessity

MAY
18
2009

I purchased the Summer Infant Handheld Color Video Monitor when my son started climbing out of his crib. I had been hesitant to purchase a video monitor before this because the are so pricey and often get mixed reviews.  I went with this one based on the advice of a cousin who has owned it for 2 years.  I love being able to see what my boys are doing in their room without getting up.  The picture is quite clear although it takes some getting used to if you have never seen you kids with night vision before.  I love that the parent end can be plugged in on my nightstand or travel aroung the house...

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4 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
hollyp76
Oakland Gardens, NY



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a bargain hunter, pro-breastfeeding, loving this product, Practical, experienced parent, value conscious, married, budget conscious

DEC
10
2008
The Summer Infant Hand-held Video Monitor with 2.5" screen has been the BEST investment!  I am absolutely addicted!  I didn't have this with my first child, but decided to treat myself with the second.  I am so glad I did.  It is wonderful to be able to check on your baby without having to run up the stairs every time, especially when you're busy chasing a two year old.  The image is great - screen size is big enough.  We do get some interference from our phone and wireless internet, but it's not a big problem.  We actually got a second camera for our 2 year old's room.  You can set one... read full review »
5 star rating
hokiejewel
Fuquay Varina, NC



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a first-time parent, Willing to pay for quality

JAN
29
2010

we got a fisher price dual monitor as a gift but not inpress with that so we went shopping for a new one after our baby was born, it is a little pricey but is worth it. I love looking into the monitor and make sure my little one if okay without going into the room.

Having the handheld monitor is soooooo much better! I can take it anywhere in the house and the reception is great (unless I am using it while on the cordless phone which is also 900 mHz)! We also have a wireless system is our home and we can use the monitor simultaneously without interference to either. The picture is clear and so is...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2010 Reviewer
stannehill
Dayton, OH



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Experienced Parent

FEB
5
2009
We purchased this Summer Day/Night video monitor to use in our home when the grandchildren were visiting since most bedrooms were on the second floor.  It is fantastic and saves many trips up and down the stairs.  Everyone rests easier being able to see if the child is actually awake or just making noise in their sleep. I think the children actually sleep longer because we are not constantly opening the door to see if they are awake. Interference is minimal and much less of a problem on this little monitor than it is on the commerical monitor that my husband uses to monitor his business. I like... read full review »
5 star rating
reviewer
Grandmaofmany
Sioux Falls, SD



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busy mom

JAN
22
2010

This is a wonderful idea. Be able to see your little one, even when you are doing housework, ect., and can't be in the same room. I purchased this item after having my third child. I loved this monitor when I first got it. The clarity and sound are wonderful. The night vision option is really handy too. This was so much better than the sound only monitors I had with my older two children. That is until it decided to stop working. After about three months of normal usage, the video began to kick it's self off after about 15 minutes. The sound still worked but the image went black. If I turned it...

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2 star rating
reviewer 2010 Reviewer
bbdgrl
Morgantown, KY



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JAN
26
2010

This product was recommended to me by a girl I work with who just had a baby a few months before me.  She has not steered me wrong so I have purchased this product and am nothing but pleased.  She said that you can attach it to your TV so while the baby is sleeping in the nursery and we are sleeping in our room, it is like we are in the same room.  I have not had the chance to figure this out and really I am so pleased with the regular monitor, I don't know if I will.  Once you get the proper camera angle (which can be tricky) you are set!  And the night vision is just as good as the...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
mccrearph
Enterprise, AL



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fun loving, married, buying for a baby, loving this product

SEP
30
2009

We did not purchase this until our child was about 10 months old and don't know what my wife and I did without it.   We used to have to try and sneak into her room to check on her to find her awake and then she would start crying.  Now we always know if she is awake or not. Our baby moves around a lot and we can constantly see what she is doing.  It is easy to use and have had no problems with it.  The picture is clear, day or night.  The sound is very good.  We leave it at our bedside at night charged, and have never had a problem with that.  Her Grandpa watches her and he is 60 plus...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Reviewer
Joe1019
Park Ridge, IL



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busy mom, married, a protective mom

OCT
7
2009

I've had this monitor with both children, my son who is now two and my youngest who is now four months. It shows what the baby is doing giving you peace of mind. You can hear the child with any movement or cries. It doesn't pick up breathing too well but I don't keep the monitor too close since I'm afraid the baby could get ahold of the cord. Although, I can see the baby's chest up and down movement showing breathing. It's best to see what's going on in the crib if the monitor is mounted against the wall. In the day time it shows up in color, at night it's in black and white. I would recommend...

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5 star rating
2009 Contributor
kikiw
Gridley, CA



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loving this product, Practical, a first-time parent

NOV
13
2008
As first time parents, my husband and I were a little nervous about how we'd adjust to having our baby girl sleep in her own room. When she outgrew her bassinet at only six weeks, we decided to go out and buy a video monitor to ease our minds in the night (so we wouldn't have to get up to check on her). It was a little expensive, but oh-so-worth-it! I love so much about this monitor: It has a great quality screen and you can even see your baby if her room is completely dark. We love that it is video but still totally portable (I can prop it up on AC power or clip it to me with battery power) and... read full review »
5 star rating
reviewer
j2robins
Encinitas, CA



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