A crib having a child monitoring system. The crib comprises a frame and a base member that can be positioned at various heights on the frame. Further, the crib includes monitoring devices for monitoring a child within the crib. The monitoring devices may include a video camera, a weight sensor for determining if the child is positioned within the crib, and a breathing monitor. The crib may also include an audio system with one or more speakers for playing music or soothing sounds, and may further include a nightlight controlled by a motion sensor. A user input device, such as a touchscreen display is provided for operating the various features of the crib, wherein the input device is positioned on the crib frame. A docking station is also provided that is in wireless communication with the child monitoring system, wherein the docking station can receive a mobile electronic device therein.