4 tech products I rely on to help my baby sleep

My little one recently went through a difficult sleep regression, and I experimented to figure out how to do it His sleep scores compared to mine. But despite the unexpected disruptions of toddlerhood, I do my best to keep his sleep routine consistent. This includes preparing his room.

It’s important for me to make sure my son has his own space and is comfortable, whether he’s playing or sleeping in it. Especially when it comes to the latter, as a health tech, I use certain devices to make sure his room is set up for successful sleep — even if he wakes up once or twice during the night.

1. Smart Wings Smart Shades

I learned that for my son to get a good night’s sleep, we need blackout shades. My son’s window coverings needed replacing recently, and we suspected they were contributing to some of his waking up during naps and at bedtime since light was still seeping into the room.

We installed SmartWings smart blackout shades, and his sleep has improved dramatically. These smart shades are one of CNET’s top smart picks for blind people They come in different fabrics, but I chose linen. It has no unsightly cords or plugs because it uses a battery-powered motor with a rechargeable lithium-ion (lithium-ion) battery. This is important for safety when you have a young child who tends to pull on cords and buttons.

You can also choose additional light shades for more coverage in the room for an additional cost. To make them easier to manage, these blinds come with a remote control, so I can lower or raise the blinds during nap or bedtime

2. Nanit Pro baby monitor

Nanit is a smart baby monitor that allows me to monitor him during naps, bedtime, and even while playing. I have two Nanit baby monitors installed in his room: one above his bed, while the other gives me a full view of the room.

This screen CNET’s favorite Wi-Fi baby monitor It can be viewed on your phone through the Nanit app. Nanette provides detailed analysis of your baby’s sleep and more, which I appreciate, especially since I recently learned that it can too Generate sleep score For them. Knowing your child’s sleep habits can help identify areas of sleep that need improvement.

I also love that I can use this monitor to monitor my son when he is playing alone in his room while I work or in a separate space.

3. The baby hatches

It was the opening My favorite sound and night light device Since my son was a baby. I use Hatch restor in my bedroom And most recently the Hatch Baby in my son’s room, the latest device from Hatch that offers even more features for parents with babies and toddlers.

You can control the Hatch Baby manually or through the app on your phone. The app gives you access to different night light colors and sounds, as well as Stories, Songs, and Extras, which are messages you can record with your voice to play during bedtime.

I usually use the white noise function by default because it works like a charm. However, I have used bedtime stories and lullabies to start bedtime.

If you need help with your baby’s sleep, you can also chat with sleep consultants in the app. This feature is part of a free six-month Hatch Plus subscription, which gives you access to sleep guides and a library full of featured songs and stories. After that, it’s $5 per month or $50 per year.

4. Moonlite Storytime Projector

Bedtime storytime just got more fun with the Moonlite Storytime Projector. It’s a small device that you connect to your phone with a slot to project compatible Moonlite Stories onto your ceiling or wall. You can read, and each story includes music and sound effects. Some of the selections you can choose from include individual stories or collections of classic books, such as The Hungry Caterpillar, and even Disney and Pixar stories based on children’s films.

In my house, we’re big fans of Toy Story and Cars Moonlite. It’s a different way to read your children’s favorite stories while keeping them appropriate for bedtime.