The crib will have sensors fitted in to alert the parent on their baby's condition from a distance

Baby monitors have become a popular consumer technology product but a new patent filed by Google reveals the next big thing for baby safety may be smart cribs.

A patent filed by Google at the US Patent and Trademark Office shows off a smart crib fit with sensors to detect activities of the baby like sleeping, crying, unusual movement and even diaper change alerts.

The patent shows the crib will have a camera fitted with infrared technology to detect movement in the dark and the live feed will be broadcast to a LCD/LED monitor which the parent can control.

This is the same as any high-end baby monitoring kit, but what makes the smart crib idea novel is that it will have additional sensors to detect a baby's movement patterns.

The bed plank of the crib which is generally made of wood or fibre will be fit with the sensors that can detect movement of the baby.