Make room for smart technology that brings more embrace and less struggle.
Becoming a new parent can be an exciting yet daunting mix of joys and plenty of challenges. Luckily, technology is here to help, offering a range of smart gadgets designed to make the early stages of parenting a smoother experience. Let’s take a look at five must-have smart gadgets that will make the transition to this new stage of life a lot easier.
1. Hatchrest Smart White Noise Machine: Soothing sounds at your fingertips
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White noise machines can be a great way to help your baby sleep: these devices emit soothing sounds and many feature app control so you can adjust the sound, volume and duration from your smartphone.
A great example is the Hatch Rest Sound Machine, a smart sound machine and nightlight with 11 sounds and 10 color options. It plays soothing white noise, like TV static, perfect for sleep, and gentle wake-up sounds, like birds chirping. All settings, including your baby’s favorite sounds and colors, sleep schedule, and morning alerts, can be managed through an easy-to-use app.
2. Willow 3.0: The smart breast pump for modern moms
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For nursing mothers, the Willow 3.0 Smart Breast Pump is a game changer – it’s quieter, more portable, and comes with app-controlled settings adjustments. Users can sync all pumping data with the app and track individual pumping volumes and daily totals. This feature helps mothers monitor their milk supply and make informed feeding decisions.
Additionally, the app allows you to customize suction levels to ensure comfort and also tracks session times to establish a consistent pumping routine that aligns with your baby’s feeding schedule.
Willow 3.0 can also connect to your Apple Watch, allowing you to start and pause pumping, track milk volume, and adjust suction strength, all from your wrist. Notably, the device is spill-resistant, allowing users to go about their daily routine without worrying about spills or leaks.
Despite its many benefits, it’s worth noting that some users report that the suction technology can be a bit uncomfortable, creating a pinching sensation. It also comes with a retail price of $500, which is on the higher side.
3. Ember Automatic Heating Bottle: Makes Nighttime Feeding Easier
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The Ember Baby Bottle System makes nighttime feedings easy. This smart bottle features an insulated dome to keep milk fresh and a heat pack to warm milk in just five minutes. Simply place the bottle in the base and press the button, or start the warming process through the Ember Baby app if you’re on the go. The app will notify you when the bottle is ready. For your convenience, the bottle is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning and sterilization.
Additionally, the app records feeding times and amounts and tracks the baby’s weight, allowing mothers to closely monitor their baby’s growth and identify feeding irregularities or lack of intake.
4. Owlet Dream Sock Smart Socks: Like a Fitness Tracker for Babies
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The Owlet Dream Sock acts as a wearable monitor that tracks your baby’s sleep patterns, heart rate, and oxygen levels, alerting you on your smartphone if anything abnormal occurs. Suitable for newborns and toddlers, the package includes socks in different sizes and a sensor that easily attaches to the foot.
These socks are designed to be safe and comfortable to wear, and come in two different sizes, making them perfect for washing and changing. Battery life is long enough for all-night use and charges quickly. The included Owlet app not only tracks sleep irregularities, but also suggests the best times for your baby to nap and helps you create a sleep schedule.
5. Hiccupop Baby Wipes Wipe Warmer: The comfort of warm wipes
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The Hiccapop Baby Wipe Warmer & Dispenser offers an economical, compact solution for keeping baby wipes warm and moist. It specifically features a top-to-bottom heating mechanism that warms wipes evenly. It also has a silicone seal that helps retain moisture to keep wipes from drying out, so they’re always ready to use.
Holding approximately 60-75 wipes, this warmer has a built-in night light that automatically shuts off after 10 minutes, making it ideal for overnight changes, and a built-in screen lets you see how many wipes are left, so you never run out unexpectedly.
Final thoughts
Offering both convenience and peace of mind, smart gadgets are changing the way new parents care for their babies. These gadgets not only reduce common parental anxiety but also increase the comfort of both the caregiver and the child. As technology advances, the range of smart gadgets available to new parents is sure to expand, making the parenting journey a little easier and much more manageable.
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