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parenting is easier with these high-tech baby products
Add these smart picks to your baby registry.
It’s time to get powered up for parenting. Modern technology can help solve some of the most classic parenting problems, and make our lives easier and more enjoyable in the process. So we’re giving you the green light to go high-tech when it comes to your baby registry.
make monitoring a breeze
Owlet Dream Duo 2 Smart Baby Monitor - 1080p HD Video Baby Monitor with Dream Sock
It’s tempting to stand over your baby when they sleep, but with modern technology you can keep an eye on your baby from virtually anywhere. A wifi baby monitor is great for parents always connected to their phone; just remember to create a unique password for security. A video baby monitor, on the other hand, doesn’t need an internet connection.
There are other kinds of monitors too. Wearable baby monitors—like a chest band or a sock—can help you keep tabs on your baby’s breathing while they’re sleeping and send you an alert if anything seems awry.
You can even monitor your baby’s pee diapers (yeah, your pediatrician is going to ask you about it) with a tiny smart device that attaches to your baby’s diaper. Bonus: it tracks their sleep, too.
To keep your wifi safe, make sure that access to the video stream is password-protected, even inside your house, and all communication takes place over secure connections. Don’t forget to change the default settings.
smart soothing for sleep
Harness the power of technology to soothe your little one at sleepy time. Smart bassinets can give you a helping hand by rocking your baby or playing calming music, and they’re often powered by an app on your phone.
Have you heard of cry detection technology? It’s a thing, and will save you major soothing time. Some of the latest gear features a built-in microphone that can sense your baby’s cries and adjust movement to calm your baby down…and ultimately back to sleep.
Level up your basics. Why register for a sound machine when you can register for a sound machine that’s also a nightlight that’s also a clock that’s also an okay-to-wake clock. Talk about a powerhouse piece of tech.
Use your sound machine safely. The American Academy of Pediatrics says you’ll avoid doing damage to your baby’s delicate ears by keeping the volume below 50 decibels, which is about the same volume as a soft shower.
futuristic feeding
Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced WiFi Baby Formula Dispenser
If you’re a formula-feeding parent, a high-tech formula dispenser will save you time, mess, and sanity. Some require the press of a button, and others can be powered entirely from your phone. Set it up before you fall asleep at night, and make your baby’s first bottle from bed. Whoa..
Breastfeeding parents can tap into tech too. A wearable breast pump allows you to go totally hands-free, not to mention cord-free and plug-free. Most pumps come with a companion app to track your flow and history, and even offer helpful tips.
If you’re interested in making your baby’s food, you can reduce your hours in the kitchen with a high-tech appliance that does the steaming and pureeing work for you.
The last few years have done a good job of teaching us where germs are: everywhere. Add a portable sterilizer to your diaper bag and you’ll always have a clean pacifier at the ready.
upgrade your travel
Chicco Viaro Quick-Fold Stroller
Before you leave home, level up your stroller. Plenty of strollers offer one-handed folds, and some even offer self-folding technology that can be triggered with the push of a button. No more embarrassing security line stroller-folding fails!
Baby carriers help you stay hands-free while traveling, and they’ve come a long way thanks to new technologies in fabric. Opt for air mesh to keep both baby and baby-wearer cool and comfortable longer.
If you’re a road tripper, smart sensors in car seats will alert you if your baby is unbuckled, if the temperature is unsafe, and even if you accidentally leave your little one in the car. (It actually happens more than you think, especially when there’s a change in routine.)
If you have a favorite piece of tech—get it in a portable size. Travel sound machines, sterilizers, even monitors will go a long way in making you feel safer and more comfortable away from home.