My wife and I are expecting. Is there such a thing as smart nursery tech?

Congratulations, Mark – and indeed there is! Motorola instantly springs to mind with its Smart Nursery 7 (£254.99), a baby monitoring hub centred around a seven-inch HD Touch Screen Wi- Fi camera. The temperature, humidity, noise and activity in baby’s room are all monitored, with data pinged to the included ‘Parent unit’ tablet.

Lighting is another important consideration, especially in the nursery where baby can react negatively to harsh lighting, or cry if the room is too dark. The Aden + Anais Serenity Star (£64.99) is a beautiful all-in-one device that monitors temperature and acts as a night-light, clock, sound machine and feeding diary. The Philips Hue White Wireless Bulbs Starter Kit (£59.99) is worth exploring for the light in the nursery, as this appcontrolled kit programmes lighting schedules for wake time and naps.

Arming yourself with a digital thermostat is a great start too. The Withings Thermo (£89.95) noninvasive thermometer lets you know if baby has a temperature. Sync it with the app and input any symptoms, or keep a log of medications given.