ParentlistRear-Facing Car Camera
Dash screen and camera with a clearer view of rear-facing riders than a mirror.
- Priority
- Splurge
- Ages
- 0-2 years
- Category
- Car & Travel
When you need it
A rear-facing car camera is useful from the first drives if you want a clearer view of your baby than a mirror gives, especially at night. It tends to stay helpful until about 2 years, or for as long as your child rides rear-facing.
What to look for
Look for a sharp screen that is not too bright at night, plus night vision that does not shine a visible light at your baby. Check how it is powered and how the cables are routed, since loose wires should stay well away from your child. The camera mount should be firm and the screen positioned so it does not block your view of the road. Check your local rules about screens on the dashboard, and avoid watching the screen while driving.
Rear-Facing Car Camera: common questions
- Do I need a rear-facing car camera?
- It is definitely a nice-to-have. A basic backseat mirror does a similar job, and many parents use neither. A camera mainly helps if you drive a lot at night or alone with a young baby and want to see them without turning around.
- When does a baby need a rear-facing car camera?
- A camera is useful from the first car rides with a rear-facing baby. It stays useful until your child faces forward, often around 2 years or later.
Ages
- Newborn essentials (0-3 months)
- 3 Month Old essentials (3-6 months)
- 6 Month Old essentials (6-9 months)
- 9 Month Old essentials (9-12 months)
- 1 Year Old essentials (12-18 months)
- 18 Month Old essentials (18-24 months)
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