Bedtime Gear for More Rest and Less Stress
New and veteran parents alike struggle with a newborn’s sleep habits, and we’re here to tell you: You will sleep again. Probably. Until that glorious day arrives, we’ve put together a list of all-star products for less stress and more rest. Hang in there—you’ve got this.
Not only do pacifiers soothe and calm your baby (and help them sleep for longer stretches), studies have shown that pacifiers reduce the risk of SIDS (so you’ll sleep better, too). The Wubbanub pacifier is a longstanding Albee fave: the super cute animals are easy to grasp and keep the pacifier closer to your baby’s mouth.
Happiest Baby SNOO Smart Sleeper Bassinet
Consider this genius piece of baby gear your night nurse. SNOO is a responsive baby bassinet that automatically responds to your baby fussing or crying with soothing motions and sounds. The SNOO adds 1-2 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night by combining gentle rocking and white noise. Your baby is securely swaddled in the bassinet and prevented from rolling into an unsafe sleep position.
HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper Luxe Next Gen
HALO’s bassinet allows you to keep your newborn close overnight—right next to your bed—but in their own safe sleep environment. It swivels 360°, so the bassinet can be swiveled toward you while sleeping, and away from you when getting out of bed (especially helpful if you’ve had a C-section). The side wall lowers for easy soothing and more convenient nighttime nursing, and the bassinet can be removed and used outside of your bedroom for naps. An amber night light, soothing sounds, and two levels of vibration help keep your baby sleeping soundly.
Copper Pearl Knit Swaddle Blanket
If you’re a first time parent new to the swaddle game, you may find that a blanket with a little give makes achieving an ideal swaddle easier, especially during those first weeks home with your newborn. Copper Pearl’s Knit Swaddle Blankets have the perfect combo of stretch and durability to keep your little one securely wrapped, while allowing enough wiggle room for developing hips.
These super soft and breathable blankets are also extra-large, so they can be used well into toddlerhood and beyond as nursing covers, car seat covers, and play blankets.
Hatch Rest+ 2nd Gen Night Light & Sound Machine
The Hatch Rest+ is an all-in-one sleep and soothing system: A night light, sound machine, and gentle time-to-rise device that’s fully customizable and programmable. An eight hour back-up battery keeps your kiddo’s sleep on track even if you lose power, and the exclusive wind-down bedtime content helps create and reinforce consistent sleep routines.
Little Unicorn Cotton Muslin Sleep Bag
With 2 layers of soft cotton muslin, Little Unicorn’s breathable sleep bag is a safe and cozy alternative to blankets (which can create an unsafe sleep environment). They get softer with every wash, and the whimsical prints coordinate with Little Unicorn’s swaddles, bibs, and quilts.
Miku’s SensorFusion technology tracks and analyzes your baby’s sleep and breathing patterns completely contact-free (no wires or wearables). An 8-core processor delivers 1080p HD video, sleep and breathing summaries, real-time alerts, and nursery conditions (including temperature and humidity) straight to your smart device.
If you’ve spent any time perusing parenting sites and baby books, you’ve likely run across the concept of “self-soothing”. The Swaddle Up gives your baby access to their hands for sucking, allowing for them to self-soothe and settle back into sleep on their own. The fabric wings let your baby sleep with arms up (a preferred position for many newborns) and prevent tiny faces from receiving startle-inducing nail scratches.
While we love baby carriers for the convenience of hands-free parenting, we’re over the moon for their bedtime super powers. Research has consistently demonstrated that carried babies fuss less and sleep more, especially in the evening hours.
The BabyBjorn Mini is our favorite buckle carrier for wearing newborns. It’s unfussy, intuitive, and easy for sleep deprived parents to use and adjust. All the fastening and fit adjustments are on the front of the carrier body, so you can feel confident getting your “floppy” newborn in the proper carrying position. It also has a removable panel, so transferring a sleeping baby into a crib or bassinet is a breeze. The Mini is soft—it feels like wearing a tee shirt—and lightweight enough to fold and store in your diaper bag.
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Albee Baby is the oldest family-owned specialty baby shop in the US, and we pride ourselves on providing our customers with the best assortment of baby products anywhere, at fair prices, always. We’re committed to being an inclusive resource for parents, and hope you’re feeling empowered to find the right baby gear for your family. Still have questions? Feel free to contact our baby gear experts at 877.692.5233 or by email at [email protected].