The Owlet Sock
You knew this was going to be on the list. But seriously, the Owlet is a lifesaver, literally. I work at a children’s hospital where all of our babies are constantly on a monitor tracking their oxygen and pulse, so I can’t imagine not having the option to check on my little while they sleep. Plus, 94% of Owlet parents say they got MORE SLEEP in the first 3 weeks!!
Here are some of the things the Owlet can do:
- Monitor oxygen and heart rate all night long while baby sleeps
- Gives you MAJOR peace of mind that all is well
- Provides you with real time updates and alerts if anything goes awry
- Sleep tracking and other health updates straight to your device
Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat
Graco is one of the safest travel brands in the US for babies. One of the families I babysit for has this car seat and I am loving it so far. This car seat has some amazing features that make it worth the price tag:
- Extension panel which gives up to 5 inches of extra rear-facing legroom
- Supports front facing AND rear facing so it can grow with your kiddos
- Super easy to adjust headrest and harness for easy buckling
- Six recline positions to help get the right angle/fit and improve comfort/install flexibility
- Genuinely took 3 minutes to install in my car
- ProtectPlus Engineered for safety
- Duration / lifespan: 10 years from manufacture
HelloBaby Monitor
This is the overall pick for baby monitors right now! When choosing a monitor you want to make sure you’re getting one that will last and is reliable.
- Portable/battery-powered design so you can carry it around the house
- Night vision so the image is crystal clear even in the dark
- Two-way talk feature so you can talk to baby
- App integration so you can watch baby remotely
- Motion detection alerts
- Compact and aesthetic (as far as baby monitors go)