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Parents admit addiction to baby monitor checks
1 in 3 parents feel addicted to checking baby monitors despite benefits
In brief
1 in 3 parents feel addicted to checking baby monitors despite benefits Baby monitors provide reassurance but can increase anxiety and disrupt sleep for parents Originally reported by MadeForMums.
Addiction rates
29% of US parents feel addicted to checking baby monitors
Confidence boost
91% of parents say baby monitors improve their confidence
Sleep struggles
60% of parents with babies under three months feel least confident in sleep
Tech overload
56% of parents use two or three parenting apps or devices daily
Shared responsibility
60% of fathers say tech helps share parenting duties equally
Breathing monitor
Nanit's breathing monitor has UKCA medical device status
Anxiety paradox
Tech provides reassurance but may increase checking frequency
No simple fix
No single solution exists for reducing monitor checks
The bottom line
Baby monitors provide reassurance but can increase anxiety and disrupt sleep for parents
