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180 Degrees of Monitoring Your Baby

Macaroni Kid Reviews the NEW Summer Infant Panorama Video Monitor

By Beth Bell, Assistant Publisher Macaroni Kid Roanoke March 4, 2017

Summer Infant has many firsts in developing safe and helpful products for infants and toddlers. From Swaddlers to high tech video monitors. Moms at the Macaroni Kid Baby Brunch were lucky enough to try out and several helpful items for their little ones. We were excited to test out the NEW Panorama Video Monitor. The new version has a clean, sleek look, and clearer picture quality that prior versions. The monitor has a 5” LCD screen, an 800 foot range, and also functions as a soft-glow nightlight. 

It had been a long time since I needed a baby monitor and I’d never used one with a video. I thought it may be too techy for me, but it was super simple to set up! I was also amazed at the picture quality- images are very clear and detailed. 

When you are a new mom all you want to do is stare at your precious bundle of joy, but you also know how great it is to have your baby napping in their crib to give you a few moments to catch your breath. I love that Summer Infant has created the perfect way to let moms know their baby is safe and sound...so they can maybe catch a few minutes to fold a load of laundry. 

Here’s what else we think you’ll LOVE!

  • ​The large LCD color screen, automatically changes to B&W night vision when the lights are off.
  • The remote control pan- perfect to scan the room to see exactly what your busy toddler is getting into.
  • The ability to add 4 cameras- no more carrying your camera from room to room.
  • Rechargeable batteries- easy to use anywhere you need it.
  • The ability to talk to your little one through the parent unit. 
  • The option to screw the camera to the wall- no worries about little ones “hiding” it. 


A mom attending the Macaroni Kid Baby Brunch thought it was neat that the temperature of the baby’s nursery displays on the screen. Which is helpful to detect any heating problems you may have during the winter months. 


Summer Infant products can be found most any where infant and toddler products and toys are sold. And you can learn more about them at summerinfant.com


Compensation and products were received in exchange for this review. All opinions are that of the writer.