7 Best Low EMF Baby Monitors [Updated 2025]

When my son was first born, we honestly had a really hard time deciding what to do about a monitor.

We knew we wanted to get a low EMF baby monitor (I had just started really learning about/understanding the potential dangers of EMF radiation) if possible but we didn't know where to look or how to find one.

Honestly, the unfortunate thing is that not that many companies make baby monitors with low EMF emissions in mind. I had to research, test, and inquire about dozens of baby monitors to put this list together.

First I'm going to thoroughly review the 7 best low-EMF baby monitors.

Then, I'll explain how and why baby monitors emit EMF radiation. 

We'll discuss whether this is dangerous, why it could be more dangerous for children, how you can create a low-EMF nursery for your child, and so much more.

If you're just wondering what Baby Monitors I'll be recommending later, here is a table showing the 7 absolute best Low EMF Baby monitors:

Best Low EMF Baby Monitors

Rank	Product	Video/Audio	Reliability	Rating
1.	BebCare Low EMF Baby Monitors	Both Available	5/5	5/5
2.	TimeFlys Audio Baby Monitor	Audio Only	5/5	4.75/5
3.	LeReve EMF Reduction Baby Monitor	Video	4.5/5	4.5/5
4.	HelloBaby Monitor	Audio Only	4.2/5	3.8/5
5.	BabyMoov	Audio Only	3.7/5	4.2/5
6.	Phillips Avent Video Baby Monitor	Video	3.9/5	4/5
7.	Safety First Baby Monitor	Audio Only	3.5/5	3.5/5

Here is an overview of what we'll cover in this article in case you want to skip around:

Table of Contents:

Low EMF Baby Monitors – What To Look For

I've personally tested so many baby monitors for their EMF radiation levels.

Years ago when I first got started on this journey, radiation emissions from a baby monitor were one of my very first concerns and one of the things that sparked my interest in the dangers of EMF radiation.

Baby monitors have changed quite a bit even since then, and luckily there are some much better options than what I had.

The things you want to look for are:

1. Low EMF radiation emissions
2. Is it a video or audio-only monitor?
3. Does it have all the safety features I want?
4. Does it have all the convenience features I want?
5. Is it a quality product that I can trust?

We have to remember that even though we're looking for a low-EMF baby monitor, we also want it to be a safe and trustworthy product that will work when we need it to.

So, when putting together this list, I made sure to take all of these things into consideration.

Before I get to my top recommendations, let's first cover whether a Wired or Wireless baby monitor is best for you.

Wired vs Wireless Baby Monitor: Which is Safer?

When it comes to baby monitors, the choice between wired and wireless is a crucial one. Wired baby monitors use a physical connection (such as an Ethernet cable) to transmit audio and video signals, eliminating the need for RF Radiation.

Wireless baby monitors, on the other hand, use RF Radiation to transmit signals. Wired baby monitors are generally considered safer than wireless baby monitors because they do not emit RF Radiation.

However, it’s essential to note that even wired baby monitors can emit some level of EMF radiation, although it is typically much lower than that of wireless monitors.

Understanding EMF in baby monitors is crucial for parents who want to minimize their baby’s exposure to non-ionizing radiation.

By choosing a wired baby monitor or a low-EMF wireless baby monitor, parents can reduce their baby’s exposure to EMF radiation and create a safer sleep environment.

Best Low EMF Baby Monitors

I'm going to outline many of the absolute best low-EMF baby monitors on the market. These aren't organized from least to most EMF radiation, instead, they are an overall ranking for quality/cost/ as well as emission levels.

The first set of monitors I'll be talking about though, I'm extremely excited about. They are from a company called Bebcare, and they are leading the industry in making innovative baby monitor products specifically to have low emissions without compromising quality. Their monitors offer up to 97% less radiation than the average baby monitor.

1. Bebcare DSR Baby Monitors

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Ok, there is so much we need to talk about with these video monitors from Bebcare, and I couldn't be more excited.

There have only been a few baby monitors that have come out over the years specifically designed to offer extremely low EMF emissions as a foundational feature, and this is the best of the bunch.

First of all, before we talk about the specific products, we need to talk about Digital Safe Radio Technology, or DSR, which is Bebcare's proprietary technology that allows these monitors to function wirelessly at only a fraction of the emission levels of other monitors.

As they put it, “The DSR radio module sets an industry standard for one of the lowest wireless emission technology that is suitable for young children use.”

Essentially the technology allows for:

• Crystal clear audio
• Zero Delays
• Incredible Range
• Multiple-day battery life
• As well as an extremely low-emission environment.

They mention on their site that:

The Bebcare DSR module employs advanced computer algorithms that modulate and limit the amount of power it uses in everyday monitoring of your baby. A series of tests conducted at a certified laboratory revealed that Bebcare baby monitor emits up to 94 to 97% less wireless emission than your average baby monitor. Under idle circumstances, the unique DSR radio module even cuts transmission power to zero.

Take a quick look at this video to better understand the technology and the testing that went into proving its low emissions:

Alright, now that we better understand the technology behind how these monitors emit less radiation, let's break down a few of the products individually so you can figure out which one might be best for you.

Bebcare iQ WiFi HD Baby Monitor

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This is one of their most popular baby monitors and for good reason, it basically has everything that a parent would be looking for in one simple package, including emitting extremely low EMF radiation through the DSR technology that we talked about above.

The main difference with this monitor over some of the others is that this one utilizes WiFi (don't worry, it still dramatically reduces the EMF radiation).

Also, the parent unit doesn't include a monitor, so you will need to use your Android or Apple phone if you want to have a video of the baby. In my opinion, this makes things convenient, but if you do want even lower EMFs, you can check out a few of the other Bebcare products I'll talk about below.

The system comes with a baby unit that includes an extremely clear camera with infrared night vision, allowing parents to monitor their baby even in low-light conditions.

It also can turn on lullabies for your baby if that is something they enjoy, as well as a white noise maker that is very highly rated.

Obviously, all these features can be disabled if you have your own, but they are great to have and can be controlled through the parent app

You can view your child (or multiple children!) through the accompanying app, but you also get a parent unit that lets you keep an eye on what's happening in the room and control many of the features, as well as listen to the baby.

The unit has a range of around 650 meters and can last up to 70 hours on a single charge!

One of the things I love about this unit is that the camera includes a 360-degree pan and tilt camera so that you can completely look around the room. Y

ou can also monitor multiple rooms with multiple cameras if you have more than one kid which is awesome.

Even though this unit was specifically designed to offer lower EMF radiation than most baby monitors, you aren't having to sacrifice any of the control or safety features offered by standard monitors.

Bebcare Motion Digital Video Baby Monitor

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I think this may be their most popular unit overall, partly because it won a Mom's Choice award, and partly because it's just a great overall product that offers everything you'd expect from a high-end baby monitor (with a digital parent unit) while also still emitting significantly less EMF radiation than most monitors.

Like the WiFi monitor above, this unit does include features like:

• Two-way Talk
• Night Vision
• Temperature Display
• Zoom
• 360-degree pan and tilt
• Lullabies
• White noise
• Etc.

The 360-degree pan and tilt camera is perfect for keeping an eye on a roving baby, ensuring they are safe even when moving around the crib.

One of the main differences with this unit is that it includes a 4.3-inch “True Color” display.

So, instead of having to visually monitor your baby using your phone, you can instead use this wireless parent unit to monitor and control the camera.

The parent unit works from up to 1,000 feet away and has about a 20-hour battery life (in standby mode). The unit does give you warnings if the room gets too hot or cold which I like.

One of the things I also wanted to mention about just about all of these Bebcare units is that you can add on a breathing sensor mat for just a little bit more.

The breathing sensor mat will work with the units and let you keep an eye on the baby's breathing.

It will also loudly alarm if it senses that the baby has stopped breathing for any reason, which is such an amazing feature that will help you sleep a bit easier at night.

I know personally that when our kid was young, we worried so much at night, and features like a breathing sensor mat would have made such a difference for us.

Basically, I'm saying that these baby monitors are amazing, and almost certainly the best EMF-safe baby monitors that you are going to find anywhere.

You'll also see as I continue to go through them that they give you a lot of variety to choose from so you can find the perfect fit for your family.

Bebcare Hear Audio Baby Monitor

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This is by far the lowest radiation baby monitor on this entire list. Bebcare calls it “The World's First Emission-Free Digital Baby Monitor.”

They say this because when the monitor is in its idle state, it really does lower the emissions to literally 0.

However, when the monitor is actively listening, it still emits 94% less radiation than other baby monitors.

The way that this monitor was designed it does emit essentially no emissions, especially to baby, which is incredible.

The only thing you're sacrificing with this monitor is that it doesn't have video, so if that is something that you really want I would go with one of the other monitors, but if you're just needing audio and want the lowest possible radiation emissions than this is a great fit.

The baby unit includes lullabies and a starry night light if that is something your baby prefers, as well as white noise.

The parent unit delivers super clear audio at ranges up to 2,000 feet. This means that you could go a few doors down or even to a restaurant around the block and still be in range (not recommending this).

Just like the other Bebcare monitors on this list, this one also works with the optional breathing mat, which I personally think is so worth it (and cheaper if you buy it with the monitor.

Overall, this is the absolute lowest EMF baby monitor on the market in 2025, but any Bebcare monitor will be a great idea, so just choose the one that is best suited for your needs.

Now that we've completely exhausted talking about Bebcare's full line of EMF conscious baby monitors, let's talk about a few of the other options on the market.

Before I do though, a few things to note:

I tried to find the right balance between suggesting baby monitors that emit very little EMF radiation, and also ones that offer many of the convenience and safety features of traditional baby monitors.

Your lowest EMF baby monitors will always be the ones with only sound and no video because there is much less information that needs to travel from the camera to your phone or parent unit.

However, understandably, many parents do want a screen to view their children while they sleep, and this can actually be a safer option for many.

So, the suggestions below are a mix of audio-only baby monitors that offer very low RF emissions, as well as some more standard baby monitors that are still much lower than their peers.

2. TimeFlys Audio Baby Monitor

Check the current price on Amazon.

I bought this monitor and tested it thoroughly in my own home to ensure the features I talk about below work as they're described, and I'll just say that I was pleasantly surprised.

Honestly, I think that this is one of the best digital options for a low EMF baby monitor on the market.

We'll talk more about analog baby monitors in the section below (I'm not talking about them first because they are very hard to find these days, and not often sold in the United States).

The reason this monitor from TimeFlys is a great option is that it has a “zero-emission” night mode.

Essentially, until there is a sound of about 50 dB detected by the baby unit, nothing is being transmitted to or from the baby unit or the parent unit, achieving zero radio emissions and exposing your baby to no radiation.

Once a sound is heard, then transmissions occur but are still much lower radiation than your standard digital baby monitor.

I tested this feature myself, as you can see in the image. With no sound on, even with my EMF meter placed directly against the unit, the RF radiation emissions were virtually zero.

To activate this night mode just press the ON/OFF button three times quickly on the parent unit.

You should see an orange light come on if you did this correctly.

On top of being a very safe baby monitor and offering extremely low radiation emissions, it's also a fairly feature-rich digital baby monitor. Here are some of the things I like most:

Temperature Sensor and Alarm

The TimeFlys audio baby monitor offers real-time temperatures from the baby's room displayed on the LCD screen of the parent unit. If temperatures fall outside of a comfortable range (<60°F, or > 86°F), an alarm will sound telling you if the temperature is too high or too low.

Vibration

This is something that I wish more digital baby monitors offered on the parent unit.

When you're doing chores around the house that are noisy such as vacuuming, it can be difficult sometimes to hear your baby over the monitor, but the parent unit for the TimeFlys baby monitor will also vibrate to alert you to the sounds. You can even adjust how much volume and vibration you receive.

Two Way Talk

For being a fairly inexpensive and low-radiation baby monitor, I was surprised by how well the two-way talk feature worked. You can easily talk to your baby within 150 feet inside the house or 1000 feet outdoors.

Overall, this is a fantastic digital baby monitor and one of the lowest radiation baby monitors that you will find on the market.

3. LeReve EMF Reduction Baby Monitor

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This is a newer digital monitor to this list, but one that I'm really excited about. This is probably one of the most feature-rich baby monitors to offer lower EMF radiation.

The way that the LeReve accomplishes this is through their exclusive “Radio Hibernation Technology” which they say significantly reduces the electric field, magnetic field, and radiofrequency radiation emitted from the baby monitor when it is in power saving/ECO mode. This keeps the radiation levels at safe values.

This is not a wifi baby monitor, and there is no app, so it's a hack-free 2.4 GHz FHSS technology monitor that passes transmissions directly between the parent and baby units.

On top of offering lower EMF radiation and being hack-free, here are some things I really like about the LeReeve baby monitor:

• Split Screen: You can connect up to 4 cameras to this monitor and then view them all simultaneously (will auto-detect them) and you can set it to rotate between the cameras every 10 seconds as well.
• 5″ Screen: The parent unit has a nice screen that displays extremely clearly, much better than many of the other baby monitors on this list.
• 20-Day Battery Life: When the monitor is in the low EMF mode (ECO mode) the power efficiency is nearly 50 times higher and gives a battery life of nearly 20 days.

4. HelloBaby Audio Baby Monitor

Check the current price on Amazon.

Outside of the Bebcare Hear, I think this might be the best audio-only baby monitor on the market right now.

I bought. this monitor just to review it after I heard that it has relatively low EMF emissions.

Here is what I thought after fully testing and using the Hellobaby audio monitor for a week:

First of all, it's just a really simple, really easy-to-use baby monitor with great features.

It includes a sensitive microphone so you'll be able to hear the baby really well, a sound indicator so you can visually see how loud the baby is, etc.

Because it's so simple and uses DECT technology to transmit sound, the resulting EMF radiation emissions are quite low.

When I tested it (as you can see from the image), the emissions even while transmitting sound to the parent unit were quite low.

Not as low as the Timeflys monitor or the Bebcare Hear, but still quite low for how inexpensive and simple this unit is.

However, the range of the parent unit is still 1,000 feet which should be more than enough for most homes or properties.

If the monitor gets out of range, the parent unit will flash lights to indicate it.

There is also an ECO mode that puts the monitor to sleep automatically after 30 seconds if no sound is heard, conserving battery life.

Not that this feature is needed, as the unit seems to use very little power anyway.

It's inexpensive compared to most baby monitors, so it can be a really good introductory monitor for many people.

Overall, not a ton to say about the HelloBaby monitor other than the fact that it is simple, has low EMF, and works really well.

I enjoyed putting it to the test, and I like how lightweight it is, but if you have a few more dollars to spend, I would suggest getting the Timeflys monitor.

5. Babymoov Premium Care Baby Monitor

Check it out on Amazon here.

This is one of only a few baby monitors (other than the Bebcare series) that actually advertises that it was designed specifically to offer lower radiation emissions than your standard monitor.

In fact, it says that it emits up to 33 times less EMF waves than other baby monitors.

Like I talked about above, one of the reasons that this monitor can offer lower EMF levels is because it is an audio-only baby monitor.

So, although you won't have video, you will have really crystal clear audio to know when your baby wakes up or is having a hard time sleeping.

The monitor does include features like a walkie-talkie so that you can talk to your baby or soothe them to sleep if you need to.

The baby unit contains an optional night light and can be set to either offer continuous sound monitoring or to only turn on when voice-activated (which will be your better option in my opinion).

The parent unit has one of the farthest ranges I've seen at 3,300 feet which is amazing.

In fact, one reviewer was raving about this monitor saying that it's perfect if you own a farm or a large property because the range allows you to continue to go about your day and still keep an ear on the baby.

Overall this is a great baby monitor option if you're looking for something less expensive than the Bebcare units.

6. Phillips AVENT Video Baby Monitor

Check it out on Amazon here.

This is the first baby monitor on the list that wasn't specifically designed to offer lower EMFs, but it just so happens to.

The Phillips AVENT monitor was designed more with privacy security in mind. It uses something called FHSS (frequency-hopping spread spectrum).

This allows the baby monitor to pass the video and audio data over a secure network, which makes it perfect for security-conscious parents.

However, the result is a video monitor with lower radiation emissions than many others, which makes it one of the better low EMF video baby monitor options available.

Another thing that makes this monitor a bit lower EMF than others is that it has a voice-activation mode, which means that it transmits less data when the baby is just sleeping, which is always a great feature to look out for when buying a baby monitor.

It offers just about all of the features you would want and expect to get with a quality monitor like:

• Clear video
• Temperature sensor
• Talkback feature
• Etc.

Overall this is a great option if you're looking for a low EMF video baby monitor.

7. Safety 1st Audio Baby Monitor

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I had to include this one on the list because it's truly one of the lowest EMF radiation-emitting baby monitors that have been made, unfortunately (at the time of writing this) it's not currently available. I've heard talk that the company is bringing it back, so feel free to use the link above to check if it's currently available.

I would personally still go with one of the Bebcare units, or any of the products above are a good choice. However, if the Safety 1st monitor is available when you're reading this, it could actually be a really good fit for you.

Unlike traditional monitors, this analog baby monitor uses very low-frequency signals, making it one of the safest options available.

It’s just an extremely simple audio baby monitor that uses very low frequency (49 MHZ) analog radio signals to send the sound, even lower than a simple FM radio. So, it still provides good sound quality, but with virtually no radiation emissions.

It's just an extremely simple audio baby monitor that uses very low frequency (49 MHZ) analog radio signals to send the sound, even lower than a simple FM radio. So, it still provides good sound quality, but with virtually no radiation emissions.

The range is a bit less than some of the other monitors on this list at 600 feet, but that should still be more than enough for most homes and properties. You'll see this product listed on many “safest baby” monitor lists for these reasons, it's just a super simple product with no frills.

However, because it's so simple it also doesn't offer some of the protection or convenience of more modern baby monitors, or even the Bebcare ones on this list.

Alright, now that we've covered what I think are the 7 best low EMF baby monitors (and also the safest), let's go over a few related topics that I think are really important.

Best Analog Baby Monitors for EMF Protection

The above list is pretty comprehensive as far as the best overall low EMF baby monitors go, but now I want to talk a bit about analog monitors and why they are important to consider.

Analog baby monitors use simple radio frequencies to transmit audio to and from the baby unit and parent unit and are generally considered to emit less EMF radiation.

The problem is that nearly all modern baby monitors are not digital or connect to wifi-routers, and therefore it is difficult to find analog baby monitors, especially in the united states.

You can occasionally find the ones I list below on places like eBay, but generally, they are more difficult to find.

1. First Years Crisp and Clear Audio Monitor

This is my personal favorite audio-only analog baby monitor, but it's really difficult to find. It's extremely simple to use, doesn't utilize WiFi or Bluetooth, and has a fairly good range.

I like that the parent unit includes a light display that will give you an indication of how much sound is being emitted from the monitor, in case you're watching a show or doing a loud chore and just want to give a quick glance to see if the baby is awake.

You can plug in or battery operate the baby unit or the parent unit which is a nice feature. Overall, this is just a very simple, no-frills analog baby monitor that is going to offer very low electromagnetic frequencies and has no internet connectivity whatsoever.

2. Safety 1st Crystal Clear Audio Monitor

This is another popular audio-only analog baby monitor, and use to reside on this list among my favorite overall low EMF baby monitors until it became too difficult to purchase and stopped being sold in the United States.

It's inexpensive, operates likes you'd expect, and offers very low EMF emissions.

There are a few downsides though, such as the frequency being fairly common (could interfere with neighbors) and some reviewers noting a bit of static from the parent unit.

Now that we've talked about some of my favorite analog baby monitors, let's talk a little bit about wired baby monitor setups and if they are a good choice for you.

Hardwired Low EMF Baby Monitors – What You Should Know

Hardwired baby monitors are one of the best options when it comes to low EMF baby monitoring, mostly because they don't utilize wi-fi routers or any internet connectivity whatsoever.

Instead, these units use ethernet cables connected directly to the modem, or directly between the devices, to pass information from the baby unit and the parent unit.

I'm not going to go into a ton of detail about why hardwired baby monitors are better than wireless baby monitors for EMF protection because I already have plenty of articles covering this topic on my site.

Simply put though, radio frequency radiation is the greatest EMF radiation danger posed by wireless baby monitors and can be potentially harmful to your baby (like we talked about at the beginning of this article). Hardwiring your baby monitor provides you with just as good of (if not better) data transmissions without utilizing wireless radiation.

How to Install a Hardwire Baby Monitor

There are a few good options when it comes to installing a hardwire baby monitor, but by far the best way I've found is utilizing the D-Link baby monitor that you can pick up on Amazon. It is technically a WiFi baby monitor, but that feature can be turned off, and you can instead use the ethernet port on the back.

I wrote an entire article that walks you step-by-step through setting up this hardwire baby monitor system that you should check out if you're interested in setting this up for your home.

Do Baby Monitors Emit EMF Radiation?

Yes, nearly all baby monitors will emit some level of EMF radiation.

Most baby monitors maintain a connection between the camera and the monitor via radio waves, similar to other wireless devices like cell phones and WiFi routers.

These radio waves are a form of electromagnetic field radiation called radiofrequency radiation.

We'll get to why this type of RF radiation can be dangerous in a minute.

First, it's important to understand that baby monitors not only emit RF radiation, which is likely the most harmful, but the electrical components also emit another form of EMF radiation called magnetic field radiation.

For the most part, this type isn't that dangerous unless you are very close to it, but it's important to know.

The way that most audio baby monitors operate is by using DECT or FHSS technologies that utilize 1.89 and 2.4 GHz frequencies to transmit information to your monitor.

These radio frequency waves emit the same type of EMF radiation as your WiFi router or microwave and depending on the power level and proximity to your child could potentially be quite harmful.

Since baby monitors have to constantly transmit data from the camera (or microphone) to the monitor, they emit radio waves, sometimes as often as 100 times a second.

Almost regardless of what baby monitor you are using, it likely emits at least some EMF radiation in the form of radio waves and magnetic field radiation.

However, we can significantly reduce exposure by purchasing lower EMF baby monitors.

We can also reduce exposure through simple steps like gaining distance, adjusting settings, and a few other ideas we'll cover at the end of this article.

Take a look at the video below to get a real-life example of the radiation that can be emitted from baby monitors.

Now that we understand that baby monitors do emit electromagnetic radiation, let's talk about why that matters and why it could be dangerous for your child.

What Are the Potential Dangers Of Using A Baby Monitor?

According to the National Association for Children and Safe Technologies, possible side effects of EMF radiation exposure from baby monitors include:

• Impacted Brain Development
• Decreased Quality of Sleep
• Reduced Immune System
• Impact on the Reproductive System.
• and more…

A study by the pediatric department of Hanyang University School of Medicine had these key takeaways:

• The nervous systems of children are more vulnerable to the effects of electromagnetic waves than adults.
• The exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) among children should be minimized.
• According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer EMFs are possibly carcinogenic, it should not be overlooked or interpreted with bias.

Choosing the safest baby monitor system can help mitigate these risks by ensuring low emissions and advanced safety features.

If you’ve read my post about children and EMF radiation, then you are probably very aware of the ways that children, especially babies, are significantly more susceptible to the dangers of EMF radiation as their brains and bodies are still developing.

In case you haven't though, let's talk about it for a second.

Why Are Children More Susceptible To EMF Radiation?

It's important to remember that children are not just smaller adults their entire biological and physiological makeup is quite different, especially when they are very young. This makes them more susceptible to many things like EMF radiation, pollution, etc.

For example, a 2003 study found that children have thinner skulls and bones. These thinner bones are less able to protect them from the permeability of EMF radiation, which can allow their brains to absorb as much as twice the EMF radiation from things like cell phones, WiFi, and even certain baby monitors.

A 2011 study found that “When electrical properties are considered, a child’s head’s absorption can be over two times greater, and absorption of the skull’s bone marrow can be ten times greater than adults”

In addition, children's brains also have an entirely different chemical makeup, containing more fluid and ions that can allow EMF radiation to penetrate much deeper into their brain tissue.

Children also have smaller heads, meaning the brain stem is closer to the edges of their skull meaning radiation has to travel less distance, removing some of the protective concepts of the inverse square principle.

In fact, in 2012 the GAO (Government Accountability Office) published a report titled “Exposure and Testing Requirements for Mobile Phones Should Be Reassessed.” The report was a formal call for the FCC to reassess its regulatory requirements and specifically stated that: “The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) RF energy exposure limit may not reflect the latest research, and testing requirements may not identify maximum exposure in all possible usage conditions.”

As of the writing of this article, these regulations have still not been changed whatsoever since they were first established in 1996.

It isn't only these things though, it's also the fact that children can't easily control the radiation exposures around them, those are usually decided by the parents.

A 2008 study called “Prenatal and Postnatal Exposure” found that out of the 13,000 children who were surveyed, children whose mothers used their cell phones more were more likely to have a variety of behavioral problems.

Another study in 2002 found that excessive cell phone use could be linked to increased risks of miscarriage or birth defects.

How Does EMF Radiation Harm Children?

One of the hard things about evaluating how EMF radiation affects us and our children, and why it affects us, is understanding the regulatory levels that are meant to protect us.

You see, the vast majority of scientists and regulators recognize that RF radiation (like what you get from cell phones, WiFi, and baby monitors) in large amounts is certainly dangerous, which is why the FCC and other international regulatory agencies have limits for electronics.

However, these limits are based mostly on the heating effect of this radiation. However, we now know that even the non-ionizing, or non-heating, portion of EMF radiation can still have many health effects.

In 2015 the California Medical Association called for stricter regulation, stating that:

“Whereas peer-reviewed research has demonstrated adverse biological effects of wireless EMF including single and double-stranded DNA breaks, creation of reactive oxygen species, immune dysfunction, cognitive processing effects, stress protein synthesis in the brain, altered brain development, sleep, and memory disturbances, ADHD, abnormal behavior, sperm dysfunction, and brain tumors.”

The California Department of Public Health now has a page on how to reduce your EMF radiation exposure.

A Dr. quoted. in the article says: “Children's brains develop through the teenage years and may be more affected by cell phone use. Parents should consider reducing the time their children use cell phones and encourage them to turn the devices off at night.”

There are also potentially increased cancer risks from too much EMF exposure.

Increased Cancer Risks

For a while now, we’ve known that even non-ionizing radiation can increase the risks of glioma and other cancers. Recent studies have further strengthened this realization, including:

• In 2014 a French study published in the Occup Environ Med. found that there was a statistically significant association between increased change for meningiomas, gliomas, and other cancerous tumors, with the heaviest users of cell phones when looking at cumulative use over a lifetime.
  
• In 2015 a study published in the Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications showed that even a weak cell phone signal promoted the growth of tumors in mice. This experiment replicated previous ones that showed the same results. You can read the full results here.
  
• In 2016 the National Toxicology Program released the results of a study that found carcinogenic effects resulting from low exposure at non-thermal levels in mice over a period of 2 years.

For a ton more information about the specific dangers of EMF radiation to children, take a look at this paper from the Journal of Microscopy and Ultrastructure titled: “Why children absorb more microwave radiation than adults: The consequences”

Alright, now that we've gone super in-depth about the potential dangers of EMF radiation exposure for children from things like Baby Monitors, let's spend some time talking about lower EMF baby monitors, and which products could be best to buy.

Understanding EMF in Baby Monitors

As a parent, it’s essential to understand the concept of EMF (Electromagnetic Fields) in baby monitors. EMF is a form of non-ionizing radiation that is emitted by electronic devices, including baby monitors.

There are three types of EMF radiation: Electric Fields, Magnetic Fields, and Radio Frequency (RF) Radiation.

Electric Fields & Magnetic Fields

Electric Fields and Magnetic Fields are forms of EMF radiation that are emitted by electronic devices. These fields are typically only detectable within a short distance (about 2 feet) from the device. Electric Fields are created by the flow of electricity, while Magnetic Fields are created by the flow of electric current. Both Electric Fields and Magnetic Fields can be reduced by increasing the distance between the device and the baby.

Radio Frequency (RF) Radiation

RF Radiation is a stronger and more toxic form of EMF radiation that is emitted by devices that connect to WiFi or communicate wirelessly. RF Radiation is used in wireless baby monitors to transmit audio and video signals. The frequency of RF Radiation affects its toxicity, with higher frequencies being more dangerous. RF Radiation has been linked to various health problems, including cancer, brain tumors, and DNA damage.

Related Questions

Now that we've comprehensively covered why EMF radiation from baby monitors matters, and what the best EMF-safe baby monitors are, let's cover some important related questions.

How To Measure EMF Radiation From A Baby Monitor

This is a really important topic because many people do not quite understand how to do this.

There is a good reason that I recommend purchasing a quality EMF meter in so many of my posts. Having an EMF meter not only helps you to determine the location and severity of exposure in your home, but it also helps you to understand how well many of the solutions that you're implementing are actually working.

I personally use and recommend the Trifield TF2 from Alphalabs, which you can pick up on Amazon. I think this is not only one of the simplest to use and understand EMF meters, but it's also one of the most accurate.

More importantly, though, it allows you to get readings from all three types of EMF radiation: magnetic field, electric field, and radio frequency.

If you're going to take measurements of your baby monitor's radiation levels, you'll need a meter that can read all three types of radiation like the Trifield.

So, here is how I would go about measuring the radiation emissions from your baby monitor:

1. First, let's measure the parent unit. Go into a room or space that is away from most EMF sources.
2. Get a baseline reading of the room, there is likely to be some ambient EMF radiation.
3. Then, turn on the baby monitor, making sure that it's actually transmitting data from the baby's room.
4. First, turn your meter to the magnetic and electric field settings and get readings.
5. Then, more importantly, change your meter to the RF setting and get a reading of the radiofrequency radiation levels, this is likely to be the highest. Use this article that I wrote to determine how high your readings were.
6. Now, more importantly, let's measure the baby's unit.
7. First, set up the camera or audio baby unit where you're likely to have it in the room.
8. Next, be sure that it's actually transmitting data by ensuring that the parent unit is on and can see or hear what is happening in the room (keep the parent unit out of the nursery so we don't mess up the readings).
9. Then, place your EMF meter (on the RF setting) in the crib about where the baby would lay, and be sure to point it in the direction of the camera or audio monitor. Record the reading. The reason that we don't measure the electric or magnetic radiation here is that unless the monitor is inside the baby's crib (which some are) or very close, these readings are likely to be negligible. However, RF radiation tends to travel much further.
10. Finally, move the monitor slowly closer to the transmitting monitor and see how quickly the radiation levels rise.

What you'll learn from doing this is not only how much (or little) radiation is being emitted, but how fast those levels fall off with distance.

As we talked about towards the beginning of this article, EMF radiation falls off quickly the further away you get because of the inverse square law of physics.

So, regardless of what baby monitor you choose, be sure to keep the listening unit or camera as far away from the crib as you reasonably can to dramatically lower your baby's exposure.

What is the best placement for a baby monitor?

There are several important reasons to keep your baby monitor away from the baby's crib, and it's not just due to the EMF radiation exposures from the monitor.

Since 2002, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recorded seven deaths and three near-suffocations just from baby monitor cords.

So, the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) tells parents to keep all monitors at least 3 feet away from the crib.

However, many other organizations recommend that you keep the baby monitor at least 6 feet away to limit your baby's exposure to potentially harmful radiofrequency radiation.

How can I reduce EMF from my baby monitor?

The most important step you can take, regardless of what baby monitor you are using, is to place it far enough away from the crib.

As we've talked about in this article and others, radiofrequency radiation, and EMF radiation fall off quickly with distance. So, even adding a few more feet between the monitor and your baby's crib will dramatically cut down on radiation exposure.

Next, try to get a lower EMF baby monitor (what this article has been all about). There are lots of options, between analog baby monitors, hardwire systems, and even modern full-featured baby monitors with night modes and lower EMF settings.

Finally, try to only use the monitor when necessary, and turn it off when it isn't in use.

If you have any questions about my choices for the best low EMF baby monitors or any comments on this article in general, please don't hesitate to reach out.