Top 5 baby gadgets to make life easier for new parents
First of all – congratulations on becoming a parent! You’ve probably realised by now that the role comes with a lorry load of advice (some of it welcome, some not so much) and a potential shopping list of ‘essentials’ that could need another mortgage. We’ve put together our top picks of baby gadgets that will make life easier for you as a new parent so that you can focus on spending your money where it will really make a difference.
Developed by NASA to keep astronauts comfortable in space, this clever technology absorbs excess heat when your baby is warm and releases it back as they cool — helping maintain the perfect sleep temperature all night long. Wrapped in luxuriously soft organic cotton and adjustable from 3 to 24 months, it’s designed for year-round comfort and calmer, longer sleep.
2. Zello Portable White Noise Machine
The Zello Portable White Noise Machine is the perfect sleep companion for families and travellers alike. Definitely an essential baby gadget. With 20 soothing sounds, including calming white noise and gentle fan tones, it helps babies, children, and adults relax and fall asleep by creating a calm, consistent sleep environment wherever you are.
Compact and lightweight, it clips easily onto prams, cots, or bags, making it ideal for on-the-go comfort. A child-safe night light with 3 gentle brightness levels provides the right glow for night feeds, bedtime stories, or winding down after a long day.
And with a USB-C rechargeable battery that lasts over 20 hours, you can count on uninterrupted sleep support at home or away.
3. Chicco Baby Hug Pro 5-in-1 Crib
A solution to simplify your daily childcare routine. Easily turn the Baby Hug 5-in-1 pro into a cosy crib, portable bassinet, recliner, highchair or a first chair in a few simple moves. Easily manage your baby from 0 to 36 months in the space of one square meter.
4. First Dreams Baby Bear Plush and Projector
Say hello to our soft and friendly Chicco teddy bear plushie – next baby gadget that new parents will love! Give this cuddly bedtime companion to your little one as they drift off to sleep and watch them become the best of friends. It’s also a great night light projector for babies. Press the bear’s large tummy to change between the 3 lighting effects – night projection with magical atmosphere, relaxing soft projection and night light to reassure your baby in the dark. Enjoy 30 minutes of relaxing music from a range of genres, including Classical, Jazz, Soft Rock, Modern, New Age and Sounds of Nature. All it needs is a quick button press to select your favourite one.
With the Zello Portable Blackout Blind, you can create a completely dark sleeping environment to help maintain your baby’s sleep routine, no matter where you are. The blind attaches securely to windows using long-lasting suction cups fitted all the way around, quickly and effectively blocking out all light.
