The First Years Baby Monitor

The First Years Baby Monitor Reviews



Overall 4 star rating3.97 of 5 (by 29 users)



The First Years Baby Monitor Review Summary

Known as a leader in baby gear, The First Years makes a baby monitor that Viewpoints reviewers give higher than average ratings. The First Years Baby Monitor comes with two baby monitors so tired parents don’t need to devices from room to room. .As an inexpensive baby monitor, the First Years Baby Monitor provides the extra ears busy parents want. Reviewers exclaim “I can actually hear my child breathing” giving parents the freedom to do more than hold baby 24/7. Though one reviewer states “While the monitor does pick up every single sound the baby makes, it also has a constant humming noise too.” This noise is described as “slightly noisy, but tolerable.” The First Years Baby Monitor can also cause some interference with other wireless products that may be in the area. Compare the First Years Baby Monitor to other baby monitors by clicking here.
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41% of people rated The First Years Baby Monitor as 4 stars
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25% of people rated The First Years Baby Monitor as 3 stars
25% of people rated The First Years Baby Monitor as 3 stars%
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No one rated The First Years Baby Monitor as 2 stars
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3% of people rated The First Years Baby Monitor as 1 star
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96% 96% of people recommend The First Years Baby Monitor 4% of people don't recommend The First Years Baby Monitor 4%
 

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4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
MAY
31
2009
The First Years Baby Monitor is an affordable option for a standard baby monitor. The price really drew me to this specific brand and model. The First Years Baby Monitor doesn't offer the latest technology, but includes two receivers that are helpful in hearing the baby all around the house. The First... review »
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Light sleeper, married

kgoza
Walnut Ridge, AR
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
NOV
26
2008
I received one of these baby moniters as a gift for my baby shower. I loved them at first. They do pick up the smallest sound and help a lot; however, recently one of my moniters just stopped working. It might turn on for a couple of seconds once in a blue moon, but now I'm only limited to the one other... review »
A Concerned Parent, cost-conscious

lilsweetie86
Port Saint Lucie, FL
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The First Years Baby Monitor Ratings and Reviews

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a first-time parent, busy mom, a protective mom, a comparison shopper

SEP
25
2009

I checked reviews and did my research. This item was more highly rated when I did my research so; that is why I registered for one.

I would give it ZERO stars if I could.

The first one we got from a shower conked out after ONE MONTH. I thought it must be the unit we had so I exchanged it for another...that one lasted about TWO months before it quit.

It would SEEM to be on, but I never heard anything from the baby's room. We were on the deck the first time this occurred and when we went in the house the baby was totally crying!!!

I was VERY upset that the monitor picked up NOTHING! We did not realize...

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1 star rating
2009 Writer
MommyLisa
Minneapolis, MN



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married, a protective mom, A Concerned Parent

AUG
3
2008
I have used this for my second child with health issues and never missed a sound it is so clear it sounds like they are in the same room! I used a more expensive one for my first child and it didn't last. So I got this as a gift and I love everything about the first years monitor. It has been going strong since 2006 and it is still clear. I have only once picked up other sounds i think from a cordless phone but overall i wouldn't waste your money on any thing else.
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4 star rating
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dr3103
Weymouth, MA



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Light sleeper, married, a protective mom, A Concerned Parent, safety conscious, cost-conscious

AUG
24
2008
The First Years Baby Monitor is the only monitor that I have found that reaches through out my whole house.  We have a two-story home and other monitors do not always reach downstairs into my room.  There is no interference on this one and the sounds is perfect.  It is very affordable and the volume turns down just enough to not wake me every sound my baby makes.  This is my 4th monitor and it has lasted the longest. 
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5 star rating
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aknrjn36
Gotha, FL



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A Concerned Parent, a protective mom, safety conscious, newborn necessity

DEC
23
2007
Thank goodness for this moniter! With my first child I never used one and now that I am I can't believe I lived without one. Talk about a stress eliminator! I now can't sit comfortably in my livingroom because I can't hear more from this moniter than if I were sitting in the room! I can actually hear my child breathing! I would recommend this to any parent that wishing there ears were in everyroom!
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5 star rating
sarasmiles1437
Bradenton, FL



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married, A Concerned Parent, Safety conscious

JAN
28
2009
I have used The First Years Baby Monitor for three children.  Overall, I like this product.  It picks up baby's sounds well and the portable monitors sound clear.  It does give back some staticy feedback at times which is annoying, especially at night.  I do like the security I have in being able to hear my baby when I am outside or in the basement. 
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4 star rating
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VWhite
Lima, OH



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Mother of 1, a first-time parent, on a budget

MAR
19
2008
Has a volume control, so when I turned it up high enough, I could hear everything, even my daughter breathing.  Cost was reasonable.
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4 star rating
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bdubay
Arlington, TX



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Light sleeper, not rich, pro-breastfeeding, practical, a busy person, married, a protective mom, Safety conscious

NOV
29
2008
It picks up on the slightest noise, but if you have other wireless devices around the house, you are likely to get lots of feedback.
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3 star rating
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Graceandcolesmommy
Cantonment, FL



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budget conscious, a bargain hunter

AUG
21
2009

I am a grandmother , I watch the g'kids daily and needed this for the new baby. It is a great item, the FIRST YEARS MONITOR works great fro when I am down stairs or outside with the older children, It will work out in back yard, have been as far away as 60 feet, and ehard the sounds of the baby.

I cannot remember the rate it is given for distance, but I am happy with the way it works for me. For what I need and the times I have used it, it works great.

I would reccomend The First Years Monitor to anyone budget minded, to buy it for a gidft. Buy it for yourself, or for your child care person.


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4 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
karemm
Fenton, MO



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Mother of 1, Light sleeper, married, A Concerned Parent, safety conscious

MAR
5
2008

We registered for this monitor during our first pregnancy.  I can't even remember why we chose this partivular one other than there were about 20 to choose from.  We used the monitors the first few months when I wanted to do laundry or sweep out the garage while baby napped.  Once baby moved from our room into the nursery though, our fondness of the monitors diminished.  While the monitor does pick up every single sound the baby makes, it also has a constant humming noise too.  I adjusted to the humming noise but then realized that everytime the dog walked by the handset, the noise changed...

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3 star rating
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slugbug
Minneapolis, MN



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busy mom, married, practical

OCT
10
2009

The first years really will get you through the first years with their products.  They are sturdy, reliable and trustworthy.  I bought the First Years baby monitor and it helped me relax.  I knew that i didnt' have to worry about hearing my children when this monitor was plugged in.  I knew that it would do the work for me.  I felt confident leaving the room and knowing that i could hear my children shoudl they make a sound.  I could hear them if something was wrong and i could heard them if they woke up.  I liked this monitor better than others because I noticed that I didn't ahve to worry...

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4 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
mrsboz
Billerica, MA



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married, a protective mom, Safety conscious, cost-conscious

AUG
28
2008
I have four kids and finally decided I must have a baby monitor!  Wow has my life gotten easier!  This one really works well.  I am able to go outside while my littlest one sleeps and feel confident that I can get back in the house before she wakes up completely.  Not only does it pick up her crying...but the reception even lets me hear her roll over.
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5 star rating
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cdfischers
Lake Villa, IL



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a first-time parent, A Concerned Parent, a protective mom, safety conscious, Light sleeper

DEC
20
2007
This baby moniter, makes it easy so you wouldn't have to move out your chair and still keep an eye on your little one.Now this can relax yo alittle more with your new born. Your gonna need more help with your new baby. This prduct is very popular. I recomend it myself. So Relax and enjoy the help of the baby first year, baby moniter!
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4 star rating
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sexy1831
Medford, MA



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a first-time parent

APR
20
2008

This is a great product. I would definitely recommend it to friends, family and first time parents. This monitor is inexspensive, and very easy to get working. You can hear very clear in it. I would rate this product a 5 on a scale of 1 to 5. Its one of the best baby monitors that I have used in years.


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5 star rating
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bragston
Houston, TX



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