Considering getting a smart sock baby monitor for your twins? Read on to learn about the best baby sock monitors out there and experiences that other twin parents have had using them!
Do you ever wonder how your own parents or grandparents raised their children? In the age of technology, there are so many things that are designed to make life easier and safer with raising our newborn and infant babies.
Technology like continually advancing car seats and even disposable diapers. My mom reminds me that my grandma had hand washed cloth diapers for all the years she had children. And she raised 6!
But car seats and diapers are probably not the first thing you think of when it comes to baby technology. Instead you probably think of all the things that blink and sync, like one of the latest and greatest to the infant tech world: the smart sock baby monitor!
If you’ve never heard of this, you’re probably thinking what!? I’m telling you, the world of baby tech is wild! Smart sock baby monitors are a whole thing.
The question then becomes why would you want to have a smart sock baby monitor? And if you do use one, what is the best baby sock monitor for you as a twin parent? So let’s get into answering all those questions on your mind! And be sure to read all the way to the end to hear about real experiences from other twin parents and their take on sock monitors for their twins.
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What is a smart sock baby monitor? And how does it work?
Smart sock baby monitors are like monitors with additional bells and whistles. If you’re expecting now in 2025, I’m going to guess your parents monitored you with an audio-only monitor. Or perhaps they had the first generation of video monitors.
Video and audio are great to keep an eye on your child because if something happens, you’ll hear and see what’s going on in that room. But smart sock baby monitors are next level. They allow you to track even more.
The smart “sock” is worn on your baby’s foot (just like a sock). And the sock has built-in technology that sends messages to the monitor (and ultimately to you). Some of these sock monitors can track sleep patterns and others may track heart rates and oxygen levels.
Whether you decide to use one of these smart sock monitors or not, it’s important to realize that they are not a replacement for any other safe-sleep practices that can help prevent SIDS (like laying the baby on their back).
And they are in no way, shape, or form meant to diagnose or prevent any sort of disease or health issues for your baby. Instead, smart sock baby monitors are a supplemental wellness device. And of course, it’s best to consult your pediatrician or other medical professional before using one for your babies.
What are the pros and cons of using a baby sock monitor for your twins?
As with all technology, there are those who love the monitor and others who are against their use. So let’s take a quick look at some of the potential benefits and drawbacks:
What are the cons of using a smart sock baby monitor?
One common argument against smart sock baby monitors is that they may increase anxiety for the parent because they make you feel like you’re always on alert. Like having too much information to worry about.
For example, one pediatric clinic pointed to an incident where the baby’s heart rate dropped a little when they were asleep, which prompted the parents to take the infant to the ER. They explain that the heart rate can naturally drop during sleep, and so devices like this could cause unnecessary anxiety for the parents as well as unnecessary visits to the emergency room.
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Another argument on the opposite end of the spectrum is the fear that smart sock monitors could cause parents to be too lax when watching their kids because they may over-rely on the monitor.
What are the potential benefits of using a smart sock baby monitor?
While one argument for using a smart sock baby monitor is that they cause too much anxiety for parents, one argument for using them is that they may actually reduce a parent’s anxiety. This could be especially true for twin parents who have premature babies or who have had an extended NICU stay and are wanting to have extra vigilance with their fragile newborns at home.
When you’re in the NICU for a long time, you may get used to having all the extra monitoring on your twins (like the pulse oximeter and the heart rate monitor). In some cases, using a smart sock monitor at home could help twin parents make a smoother transition from the NICU to home.
But again, even in these cases, a smart sock baby monitor should not be used in any way as a replacement for other safe-sleep practices and overall vigilance with your newborn twins.
Now that we know all about smart socks baby monitors, should you decide (with the recommendation of your pediatrician) to use one, what are the best baby sock monitors out there?
Best baby sock monitor options for your twins
Owlet Dream Sock
The Owlet Dream Sock is a sock you may have seen around stores or heard about from a friend like me. The Owlet Dream Sock pairs with your phone and allows you to monitor your twins’ heart rate and oxygen levels.
They have a wide range of options that vary in. You can go with the basic sock which connects to their app to monitor vitals, or you can upgrade to their camera option as well.
Key considerations at a glance:
- Price: This brand is on the pricier end, but it is very popular and generally has good ratings from parents. Their basic sock with a sensor and base starts at $239.
- Age span: 0-18 months
Eufy Security Baby Sock Monitor
The Eufy Security Baby Sock Monitor has a 24-hour battery life. It monitors your babies’ sleep patterns and their heart rate. The charging port has a green and red color to notify the status of the baby. It also sends notifications to the parents’ phone. Buyers’ Guide has this monitor rated at 10 of 10.
Key considerations at a glance:
- Price: As far as smart monitors go, this is more around the average price, starting around $170.
- Age span: 0-18 months.
SenseU Smart Sock Shoe Baby Monitor
The SenseU Smart Sock Monitor is one of the only brands that actually mentions how it’s helpful for twins. Their product description shows that this monitor allows for two socks that both sync with the same base so that you can track both of your babies at the same time.
The included base station allows you to view your babies’ real-time data—like heart rate, sleep patterns, and even room temperature—from anywhere. heart rate, sleep pattern, and room temperature.
Key considerations at a glance:
- Price: This is also more around the average price, starting around $170.
- Age span: 0-18 months
Babytone Sleep Sock
The Babytone Sleep Sock is similar to the Owlet in that it monitors heart rate, oxygen levels, and sleep. The battery lasts up to 6 hours at a time.
Key considerations at a glance:
- Price: This is on the cheaper end of smart sock baby monitors, starting around $113.
- Age span: 0-36 months.
What other twin parents are saying about smart sock baby monitors
We recently polled our Twiniversity instagram followers to get a glimpse into their experience with using a smart sock baby monitor. And here’s what they had to say:
“Owlet helped our anxiety tremendously, but we learned in the NICU when to panic vs. not.” — Ashley
“Owlet! Both of my girls had laryngomalacia and the socks are the only reason I could sleep.” — Alison
“Used Owlet constantly with my oldest and it chased off the new mom fears. I didn’t use any with the twins!” — Jennifer
“Owlet decreased my anxiety when my older was sick. Now my newborn twins use it.” — Leslie
“Owlet!! Eased my mind. Loved it!” — Chris
“Owlet. My twins are preemies and I couldn’t sleep at night without it. It’s super accurate.” — Jane
“Owlet! Love it and it saved my daughter’s life.” — Rachel
“I used Nanit and loved it. It gave me peace of mind.” — Britt
“Owlet. It was accurate, and every time it went off, we got admitted to the hospital.” — Savannah
“Owlet, BUT we had one baby in the NICU due to low oxygen so it made me feel better!” — Cheryl
“Eufy!” — Samantha
“Owlet, and it came highly recommended by their NICU doctor who said he found it was the most accurate. It helped whenever they got sick as well because there were a couple of times we had scares that it detected that could have gone south otherwise. Highly recommend it!” — Kimberly
“Owlet! We LOVEDDDD it! Don’t think I would have been able to sleep without it.” — Marlin
“Owlet smart sock 2 second-hand. It helped a lot and I knew ahead of time they were getting sick based on their heart rate and could watch more closely.” — Ellissa
“Owlet, and this is top tier for us.” — Katie
“Owlet helped me so much since my twins were in the NICU. 17 months old and they still wear it.” — Jessica
“Owlet, but do not use the camera.” — Amy
“I was told to avoid them and that if it’s medically necessary the doctor will give you one.” — Gwynne
Final thoughts on the best baby sock monitor for your twins
Using a smart sock baby monitor may give you more peace-of-mind knowing your twins are being monitored a bit more closely. Especially if they were born early or have a history of medical issues or a previous NICU stay.
As a gentle reminder though, these smart monitors should be used as a tool and not a solution to monitoring your babies. And you should absolutely consult with your pediatrician or other health professional if you decide to use one.
Stephanie Miller is the proud mom of twin cyclones Zach and Carter. Every day in the Miller house, you’ll find rooms turned over, floors covered in bits of Lego and puzzle pieces (mind your step), and the sound of “Brown Bear Brown Bear” read over and over, and over again. You’ll typically find her being used as the seat to reading time for the two bookworms, covered in bubble solution as they try to excel in their Bubble Wand skills, or being the voice to command Alexa for their favorite tunes. She and her husband are working on their traveling skills cause she can’t wait to show them the amazing world that is out there for them.
