Best Nanny Cams of 2015

I still remember the first time I left my kids with a babysitter. Was this relative stranger really going to take good care of them? Could I trust her? I was a nervous wreck. I checked my phone incessantly for emergency texts from the sitter, and I called to check in twice in the two hours that we were gone. Now, with three kids and dozens of sitter experiences under my belt, I’m much more relaxed, but I still want to ensure that the people who spend time with my littles are trustworthy.

If you’re like me, you probably try to only hire sitters recommended by moms you know. However, you’ve probably realized (like I have) that those sitters can be a hot commodity. Who wants to battle over a sitter for Friday nights out or that mutual friend’s 35th birthday? So, there are times when you have to go outside of your network of friends to find a new babysitter. If you have to go that route, it’s a good idea to ask the sitter for a reference or two that you can contact before you hire her. And, if you want additional peace of mind, Trustify (and other services) can run a background check for you to find out about past run-ins with the law, as well as other bad behavior.

Of course, whether you’ve hired a sitter that you love or a new sitter that you hope to love, many moms that I know still want to keep an eye on their kids while they’re out. That’s where a nanny cam comes in. While the traditional “teddy bear cam” still exists, nanny cams have definitely gotten more sophisticated, with tech extras like night vision, remote viewing, and motion sensors. Check out our list of super cool nanny cams on the market right now.

*This post is sponsored by Trustify. Product recommendations, thoughts, and opinions are my own.

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