There are so many things new and exciting in the world of children these days. And, as with anything else, the availability of new products and services can overwhelm you. So here are some of the best baby gadgets to help ensure a happy upbringing for your little ones.
Soothing Sound Machines
Your baby’s hearing is one of the first senses to develop long before birth. At around two months old, your child begins to recognize your voice and react to sounds. This is why the 2 month old development stages are some of the most crucial. But you can’t always be there to provide comfort, which is why sound machines are perfect for the job. These devices supply your baby with much-needed “shushing” sounds when you cannot. Some play a random pattern, while you can control others with a smartphone-connected app.
Stick-On Bottle Holders
It can be overwhelming when trying to feed your kids. Maybe the next step in our evolution will be another pair of arms. But until then, you will have to make do with what you have. However, you can get some help using bottle holders. Simple yet effective, these can stick to surfaces
such as your toddler’s dining chair and grasp pretty much any type of bottle. Then your toddler can pretty much feed themselves. And the grip is so good that they aren’t able to throw their bottle all over the place when having a tantrum.
Hip-Side Baby Carriers
No one ever tells you how heavy a baby gets as it grows. As a result, you need to carry your child everywhere for months, and your arms can become exhausted. Carriers are nothing new, but traditional front and back carriers can place extra strain on your lower back and shoulders. Hip-side baby carriers are excellent because they distribute the weight of your baby or toddler to the area of your body where you can most support it. Most designs have multiple positions for various stages of development. And some come with pockets for storing baby essentials.
Smart Cribs
Perhaps the most technologically advanced in this list is the smart crib. Like everything else these days, even your baby’s resting place is now intelligent. Innovative cribs like the SNOO Smart Baby Sleeper are amazing products if you can afford them. Some features include:
- Womb-like sounds and motion.
- Automatically adjusts to keep the baby on its back.
- Senses alertness and calms your baby.
- It safely allows you to do something else briefly.
- Comes with an app for smartphone control.
There is no substitute for caring for your children, but smart cribs can provide a little help when you need to do something else. In addition, the safety features are remarkable since they can reduce the chances of a tragic accident by keeping your baby on its back when sleeping.
Hand Trap Teethers
It can be a nightmare when your baby is teething. The pain of teeth coming through makes children cry so much that a teether is necessary. But because they are so young, your kids might drop their teeth, unable to pick them back up and relieve pressure. Hand-trap teethers are great because they gently clamp to your baby’s hand, making dropping them almost impossible. This also provides an obvious hygiene advantage since hand-trap teethers won’t come into contact with a dirty floor. So your baby can soothe and teeth themselves as much as they need.
Baby Bath Supporter
Babies are wriggly enough at the best of times. As a parent, you know how easy it is almost to drop them. All they want to do is seemingly wriggle out of your hands and into freedom. So, it’s no surprise that bathtime can be rather challenging since babies are pretty slippery when wet. Fortunately, you can use baby bath supporters to help keep your slippery little ones secure while you gently bathe them. Baby supporters also help with safety. One in three tragic bath accidents at home involves bath seats. Unlike bath seats, bath supporters are formed to support your baby at a perfect incline. They hold the baby the same way you would, freeing up your arms.
Electric Baby Swing
Like smart cribs, electric baby swings take some of the effort out of seeing your child. When you need a little break, or the baby needs some relaxing time, you can place them in comfort and watch them drift or smile away. Electric baby chairs usually come with different motions and speeds, perfect for any age. They work by gently rocking your child to sleep while playing random built-in soothing sounds. However, some models also include Bluetooth speakers to play your child’s favorite music or direct your voice through to your baby.
Summary
Being a parent is hard. But you can get a little help from new gadgets on the market. Some are simple such as a bottle holder. In contrast, others are technologically advanced, like smart cribs. But even one of these alone can make a huge difference by doing some of the work for you.
