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The 12 best gadgets for new parents
Being a new parent is hard.
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But there are some cool gadgets on the market that make it a little less stressful.
From smart clothing to self-warming bottles, here are the 12 best gadgets for new parents:
The sensor comes in the form of that adorable turtle attached to the onesie! You'll get a report on the baby's activity via a corresponding app on your smartphone.
If you have Nest, you can sync the app to the smart thermometer to change the temperature in your baby's room if a report comes back that your baby is too hot or cold.
Buy it on Amazon for $160.
You can also talk to your baby through the speaker, turn on a comforting light or music from afar to comfort your baby if he or she is crying, and receive alerts if it detects your baby is becoming restless. The whole system can connect to your smartphone or tablet.
Other capabilities include the ability to zoom in, tilt the camera for a better view, and see in the dark.
Buy it on the Withings website for $250.
It's just like any other pacifier, except with the added bonus of taking your kid's temperature! It even remembers prior readings so you can track your child's progress when he or she is sick.
Buy it on Amazon for $10.
Called the Beaba babycook, it can steam cook fruits, vegetables, and meats in 15 minutes or less. It also allows you to puree your food so that its super smooth. It even comes with its own baby cookbook!
The best part? It can be put in the dishwasher.
Buy it on Amazon for just under $120.
The Infant Cries Translator for iOS or Android can differentiate between four crying sounds: hungry, sleepy, in pain, or wet diaper. The app creators claim its 92% accurate for babies under two weeks old, but gets less accurate over time. Still, even at four months it's 77% accurate.
You can download it from the App store for $2.99.
The Baby Shusher is a little speaker that you point toward your baby's to get them to quiet down. Although the sound may be unpleasant to you, it actually mimics the sounds heard in the womb, helping relax your baby.
Buy it on Amazon for a little over $30.
The BOON Glo night light will alternate between all colors of the rainbow, creating a fun and playful nighttime environment for your kid. But the best part may be the removable nature of the balls that allow your kid to have a portable night light.
The phosphorescent balls will glow for 30 minutes after being removed.
Buy it on Amazon for $60.
The 4moms spout cover will track the temperature of the water coming out of the faucet and alert you if it's getting too hot.
Buy it on Amazon for $30.
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