1. A monitoring system comprising: an infrared imaging module comprising a focal plane array (FPA) configured to capture thermal images of a scene within a field of view (FOV) of the infrared imaging module; a housing substantially enclosing the infrared imaging module and configured to be positioned to place at least a portion of an infant within the FOV; and a processor in communication with the infrared imaging module, the processor configured to analyze the thermal images to generate monitoring information relating to the infant.