How Glüxkind Simplifies Nap Time for Your Baby (and You)

As parents of little ones, we know that good sleep often makes the difference between thriving and surviving. As a mama of four, the owner of Sleep Baby Consulting, a daycare, and founder of the Lizzy Sleep app, I am spending nearly all my waking hours helping families achieve better sleep. 

For newborns especially, I typically focus on when a baby should be napping rather than where. While a bassinet or crib at home in a controlled environment is ideal, it’s not always practical for families who have to be out and about or have multiple kids. Good naps are still essential for a baby’s day and immensely contribute to their overall well-being, cognitive and physical development. Last but not least they give you as the parent a much needed break - whether that means getting some rest yourself or time to knock some things off your to-do list.

How do you combine these two things? How do you help your baby get good naps without being tied to your home?

The key is helping your baby have as ideal an environment as possible when sleeping on the go. Ideal means darkness, white noise, cool temperature, a safe space, and a comfortable flat surface. It’s not always practical, but the more of these you can do, the better you are setting your child up for success - and their success in sleeping directly translates into your success of taking care of yourself and your other priorities. For babies in the 'fourth trimester' (the first 3 months of their life), this might also mean rhythmic movement, reminiscent of the gentle rocking they experienced in the womb. Any parent whose kids seem to fall asleep so much easier while in the car or on a stroller walk can attest to this!

How can you create consistency while out and about?

The Glüxkind smart strollers are a wonderful tool to help parents create that ideal sleeping environment on the go or at home.

• The consistent, gentle movement available through the rock-my-baby feature is great for all babies but can be particularly beneficial for fussy babies who struggle to settle down. By providing a comforting and familiar sensation, the stroller can facilitate quicker and more restful naps. It can easily be turned on either via the Glüxkind app or simply with a push of a button on the handlebar of the stroller. The app lets you adjust the rocking movement from slow gentle swaying to quicker jiggles according to your baby’s preference.

• White noise machines have also become a staple in nurseries for good reason. They give babies signals for sleep while blocking out environmental noises. Having a white noise machine on the go creates a consistent auditory environment that can mask sudden, disruptive sounds like traffic, conversations, or barking dogs. With the white noise speakers integrated into the Glüxkind smart stroller, it offers a seamless transition from nursery naps to naps on the go. And it’s one less thing to remember when leaving the house and carry in your diaper bag. This continuity is key for maintaining sleep associations and routines, ensuring that the baby feels secure and comfortable, no matter where they are. If your little one has a specific song or story that cues them in for their nap, no problem - the bluetooth speakers will let you stream whatever content you wish to play for your child.

• Glüxkind’s strollers also offer a bassinet for newborns who can’t sit up yet in a chair. This is good for safe sleep and similar to a mini crib.

• As your child grows out of the bassinet, the stroller seat will continue to allow your baby to fully lay flat when taking their naps on the go.

• The extra large canopies on both the bassinet and toddler seat allow you to fully enclose the stroller to provide a darker environment while maintaining safety, breathability, and a cooler temperature to help your child sleep. You don’t have to try to jerry-rig a blanket over the stroller. Often, darkness is the difference between a single cycle nap (~30 minutes) and connecting multiple sleep cycles for a nap of an hour or longer.

The Glüxkind smart stroller is a great option for parents who are on the go and want to create ideal sleeping environments for their kids while reducing the number of things you have to bring with you when leaving the house or going on a trip.

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Credits: This Blog Post has been developed together with Ensley Nesbitt.

Ensley is the owner of Sleep Baby Consulting and Co-Founder of the Lizzy Sleep app. Her businesses focus on helping families achieve independent sleep for their kids in personalized ways.