The top 10 products for tech savvy parents in 2022
You love your smart devices and home automation? You want to add this same convenience to your new life as a parent? This list is for you!
Your parents may say you have it so much easier nowadays with all the technology that helps you plan for your baby, monitor their activities and health, soothe and comfort them. While there are certainly other challenges today for new parents, why not take full advantage of all the amazing technology that can help you ease into your new role as a parent. Here are the top 10 products that support tech interested parents during the precious newborn phase so you can spend more time marvelling at your little one.
In the early days of parenthood your day will be rWe’ve created a shortlist of devices that focus on sleeping, eating and the health of your new bundle of joy.
Tech products to help you and your baby sleep better
First things first: SLEEP! This will be the dominating topic in your house for a while so it is well worth investing in some products that help your baby and in turn yourself sleep better and get more rest.
#1 Cradlewise Smart Crib
Cradlewise Smart Crib
This crib revolutionizes this key element in every nursery. Honestly, we wished they would make them in adult size! This smart crib is AI powered, monitors your little one’s sleep through a built-in camera and detects early wake up signs. In those moments, the crib starts bouncing gently, like a parent would, to soothe the baby back to sleep, helping your baby (and YOU) get longer stretches of sleep. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to sleep. Every baby is unique. Cradlewise learns and adapts to your little one’s specific sleeping patterns over time to auto-predict when they need soothing. Another big plus, this crib can be used for up to 2 years compared to the only 6 months use of other smart cribs.
#2 Hatch Rest Night Light and Sound Machine
Hatch Rest Night Light
This multifunctional night light comes with a companion app to set the perfect mood for your little one to doze off and for you to unwind. With the various white noises, lullabies and light colours you can create a relaxing environment for the whole family even during those middle of the night feedings. It also lets you schedule sleep time, nap time and wake up settings which makes it a useful addition for your kids bedtime routine for years to come.
#3 Nanit Pro Baby Monitoring System
Nanit Pro - Baby Monitoring System
Why do I need a non-wifi baby monitor? What baby monitor to buy? Who can access the baby monitor? Are baby monitor apps safe? Can a baby monitor be hacked?
If those are some of the questions on your baby registry research list, then look no further. The Nanit Pro is a proven and tested baby monitor system that thousands of parents love. Beyond the basic function that you expect from any baby monitoring system, the Nanit Pro offers sleep tracking as well as customised tips and guidance based on the recorded sleeping patterns of your baby. It requires wifi connectivity, camera can be accessed through Amazon Cloud even if you are not at home and it comes with an App to enable sleep tracking and scheduling.
#4 mamaRoo4 Baby Swing
mamaRoo4 Baby Swing
4moms is a very established brand, known for their quality products. Their infant swing called mamaRoo can be the perfect place for your baby to chill while you need both hands around the house. The MamaRoo4 is a high-tech swing unlike any other baby swing on the market. It mimics the different ways that you as a parent will bounce or rock your baby. Plus, this bouncer comes with a built-in white noise machine and can connect to any MP3 device to play your own tunes. 4moms also offers a less expensive and smaller swing: the rockaRoo.
Smart products to help with feedings
What is the next big topic? EATING! That’s pretty much all they do at first. Sleep, eat, poop, repeat. It takes up a lot, and I mean A LOT of time to feed those hungry little ones and it can be a major source of anxiety especially for breastfeeding new moms so you better get some support.
#5 Hatch Baby Grow Smart Changing Pad and Scale
Hatch Smart Change Pad
The Hatch Changing Pad not only gives you a convenient place to change your baby’s diaper and is super easy to clean after little accidents. Moms and Dads love this product because they are able to track their baby’s development right at home. You are wondering whether your newborn is gaining weight properly? Drinking enough? The smart change pad lets you track their accurate weight right there in your nursery. You don’t have to go to your paediatrician or wait for your midwife to check on the baby's weight.
#6 Elvie Breast Pump
Elvie wearable breast pump
Elvie offers a silent and wearable breast pump allowing breastfeeding moms to continue to do whatever they need to do without being tied to a wall outlet or bulky device. Moms love it because of its ease of use, it can be worn anywhere which gives moms a great freedom. It slips right into the bra, has no wires and will collect the previous breast milk while you get on with your busy life or take a moment to relax.
#7 Baby Brezza Formula Pro
Baby Brezza Formula Maker
The Baby Brezza is a true MVP for mixing your baby’s formula. Via an app you can make a warm bottle from virtually anywhere and it’s ready when you need it. No more juggling of formula containers, bottles and water with one hand while holding a hungry and unhappy baby in the other. The Baby Brezza mixes your little one’s favourite bottle instantly which is particularly handy during those middle-of-the-night feedings.
Monitoring baby’s health just got easier
Last but not least, HEALTH! Nothing is more important Inevitably your little one will have her first cold at some point and you want to be prepared for it. As a parent myself, I can tell you that I would go to great lengths to make sure my daughter gets better fast and is as comfortable as possible while we overcome the cold, flu or other issue that’s bothering her. So here are a few products that help you put the worries behind you.
#8 VAVA Smart Baby Thermometer
VAVA Smart Thermometer
Fevers can be really scary and it’s important to have a thermometer you can trust AND that you can use properly without your little one fighting you every step of the way. The VAVA baby thermometer is a safe and easy way to monitor the baby’s temperature not just once, but over time and as the fever develops. This product is unique because it is 24 hours real-time monitoring so you can constantly be checking your baby’s temperature, alert you when their temperature is concerning and also gives you that sigh of relief right when it finally comes down.
#9 Owlet Smart Sock Baby Monitor
Owlet Dream Sock & Dream App
If you are looking for even more information on your baby’s well being than the recently relaunched Owlet Dream Sock or the Dream Duo may be for you. The Owlet Dream Duo includes the Dream Sock, camera, and dream app, which all work together to help parents create a healthy sleep schedule for their little ones. The Dream Sock monitors the baby's heart rate, blood oxygen level and temperature throughout the night and alerts parents via the app if anything is out of the ordinary. Since this functionality recently caught the attention of the FDA in the US, this feature may temporarily not be available in your region but will be back once Owlet obtains the required approvals.
#10 Grownsy Baby Nasal Aspirator
Grownsy Nasal Aspirator
Babies are breathing through their nose. They have to learn over time how to breath through their mouth. This is what makes a stuffy nose so much more troublesome for them. Therefore, a nasal aspirator of some sort should be on everyone’s baby registry. The Grownsy one is our favourite as it is powerful, quiet, easy to clean AND has light and lullabies to distract your little one while you clear out that snot.
