Sleep deprivation and parenting go together like peanut-butter and jelly. If you have had a new baby in your family within the past two years, it’s safe to say you’re chronically and irreversibly sleep-deprived. But sleep is important. Sleeping less can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and high blood-pressure. Imagine what a six-month sleep deprivation would be like.
We can learn from those who have slept the green mile ahead of us. Here are six of the latest products available on the market that will help you and your family get a better night’s sleep.
- Silinoogie Paifier by Joovy
Would you like your child to be able to find their pacifier without your assistance in the middle or night? Silinoogie, Joovy’s soft, durable and hygienic pacifier is now available in a glowing version! This is a great teething tool for your child if they don’t like pacifiers. Buy here for $6.99.
- Little Lotus Blankets
Parents would literally travel to the moon and return for an extra sleep hour. Little Lotus has made the trip to the moon and back for you. They use NASA-inspired fabrics that help babies sleep at their optimal temperature. Sleeping bags, blankets and swaddlers are available. They reportedly allow babies to sleep an extra hour. Yes, please. Buy here for $78.
- Bassinet SNOO
The SNOO is a smart bassinet that gives parents an extra helping hand. It responds to the baby’s cry with white noise, and rocks. Parents who are attached can relax knowing their baby is being attended to even when they have their hands full. The SNOO also comes with a sleep sack that keeps baby safe, swaddled, and out of harm’s way without having to use extra blankets. Buy here for $1,160. Want to win a SNOO? Enter Here!
- QuickZip Crib Sheets
Fitted sheets are a cosmic joke. Parenting and being an adult is difficult enough. QuickZip has taken the stress out by making a two-part sheet so you only need to wash the top half. It’s a great solution for late-night bedding changes. The entire family will be saved from lifting the mattress to replace a single sheet, since they have a full line. Buy here for $84.99.
5. Cosleeper DockATot
DockATot’s cosleeper is perfect for parents who share a bed. It’s a lounger which cradles your baby in the middle. The cosleeper prevents parents from accidentally rolling onto their babies while keeping them close to comfort or breastfeed in the middle night. DockATot’s CloudTot smart baby monitor is designed to improve baby’s sleeping. Buy here for $165.
- DEX The Dog by Zazu
The DEX by Zazu has a functional side as well. When it detects your child’s awakening, the DEX by Zazu will play white noise, heartbeats or lullabies to soothe them back to sleep.