{"id":641696,"date":"2023-04-26T10:05:38","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T15:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sellorbuyhomefast.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/26\/the-best-tech-gifts-for-new-moms\/"},"modified":"2023-04-26T10:05:38","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T15:05:38","slug":"the-best-tech-gifts-for-new-moms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/26\/the-best-tech-gifts-for-new-moms\/","title":{"rendered":"The best tech gifts for new moms"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There\u2019s a lot to keep track of as a new mom. All of a sudden, you\u2019re scrambling to learn how to care for a tiny person, without sleep and with a lot of new responsibilities. It\u2019s a rough adjustment that takes time, patience and probably at least a few crying jags to get the hang of. If you\u2019re looking for the perfect gift for a new mother, give her time to sleep. If you\u2019re looking for the next best thing, try these helpful gadgets that are designed to make the job at least a little easier.<\/p>\n

Hatch Rest+<\/h2>\n
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The Hatch Rest+ offers 11 colors and sounds that can be combined, favorited, programed and timed to help your baby doze.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset><\/div>\n

Having a soft light on during nighttime feeds and diaper changes can be really helpful, especially when you\u2019re sleep deprived. And a lot of experts will recommend using a white noise machine to help babies sleep soundly. Hatch\u2019s Rest line combines both functions into a single device that can be controlled entirely from a smartphone. The Rest<\/a>, and Rest+<\/a>, offer 11 colors and sounds that can be combined, favorited, programed and timed to help your baby doze. The Rest+ is more expensive at $90, but adds a clock, battery power and a two-way audio monitor feature. It can also be voice controlled using Alexa. I\u2019ve used it successfully to help sleep train the twins and, when they\u2019re bigger, it can be programmed to help them learn when to wake up. \u2014 Amber Bouman, Commerce Writer<\/em><\/p>\n

Owlet baby monitor and smart sensor<\/h2>\n
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If there is only one piece of tech that makes it into the nursery, it should be a baby monitor. The Owlet cam streams 1080p video to your phone and supports two-way audio.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset><\/div>\n

If there is only one piece of tech that makes it into the nursery, it should be a baby monitor. Being able to check on your sleeping infant without waking them is an invaluable gift, and you\u2019ll want one that\u2019s reliable, clear and adds thoughtful features (not just tech for tech\u2019s sake).<\/p>\n

Owlet makes a Cam<\/a> that streams 1080p HD video to an app on your phone. The camera itself can sit on a base or get mounted to a wall. It has a 130-degree wide-angle lens to cover the room, but has to be manually tilted or adjusted so you can\u2019t pan remotely. The video feed has night vision and displays in color during the day. The camera has two-way audio, so you can both hear your little one and speak to them through the device. There\u2019s also background audio so sound from the camera will play over other apps if you have it up and running as well. In addition, it can send you notifications if it senses movement or sound coming from your baby\u2019s crib. The Cam uses AES 128-bit encryption and a TSL connection to WiFi for security, though the feed can be shared with up to five people at a time (assuming you\u2019ve shared your log-in credentials with them).<\/p>\n

Lastly, it can be paired with Owlet’s wearable sensor, the Smart Sock<\/a>, which measures an infant\u2019s heart rate and pulse ox. If the baby\u2019s stats take a dive or shoot into irregular levels, you\u2019ll get a very unsubtle alert on your phone \u2014 and on the sock\u2019s base station. Because it\u2019s intended to be worn at night and during naps, the Owlet Sock also tracks babies\u2019 sleep habits. All this data is viewable in the app, making it a fairly complete monitoring system. \u2014 A.B.<\/em><\/p>\n

LIFX smart lights<\/h2>\n

New moms don\u2019t have enough hands to do everything they need to, when<\/em> it needs to be done. Automating even the smallest task, like turning on and off a light, can be a big help. LIFX\u2019s smart lights<\/a> make great gifts because they come in all-white<\/a> or color options, they\u2019re dimmable and they require no connecting bridge or hub. That means your giftee can just screw them into their existing lamps, connect them to WiFi via the mobile app and start using them. They may want to automatically dim the lights in their baby\u2019s room at a certain time, or shift to warmer or cooler light depending on the time of day. They can customize it as much or as little as they want \u2014 and if they just can\u2019t be bothered, they can always use Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant voice commands to control these smart lights<\/a>, too. \u2014 Valentina Palladino, Senior Commerce Editor<\/em><\/p>\n

Kobo Clara 2E<\/h2>\n
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Kobo\u2019s Clara 2E earned the top spot in our guide to e-readers thanks to its eye-friendly warm light, sharp display, intuitive interface and speedy but accurate touch responses.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset><\/div>\n

Whether she\u2019s bottle or breast feeding, a new mom has a lot of sitting-around time when the baby\u2019s first born. She could spend time scrolling social media, but \u201cflipping\u201d through a book on an e-reader might be more rewarding. Kobo\u2019s Clara 2E<\/a> earned the top spot in our guide to e-readers<\/a> thanks to its eye-friendly warm light, sharp display, intuitive interface and speedy but accurate touch responses. It\u2019s compact and lightweight enough to hold in one hand, which is particularly important for busy new moms, and it can handle getting accidentally drenched. She can buy books through the Kobo store, borrow them from the library or subscribe to Kobo Plus<\/a> for $10 per month to get unlimited access to a big selection of audio- and e-books. \u2013 Amy Skorheim, Commerce Writer<\/em><\/p>\n

Theragun Mini 2.0<\/h2>\n

If the new baby has mom feeling knots, a personal massage \u201cgun\u201d like the Theragun Mini 2.0<\/a> can provide some temporary relief by gently pummeling away her muscle aches. While not the most forceful device of its kind, this triangular massager is effective enough to ease soreness yet small enough to carry around and outside of the house. We\u2019ve recommended<\/a> the original Mini in past gift guides<\/a>; that one has slightly longer battery life and remains a good buy if you\u2019re on a tighter budget, but this model is 20 percent smaller and supports a couple more attachments for targeting different parts of the body. Just be warned neither is exactly quiet. No massage gun is a substitute for proper sleep and nutrition habits, but since those will be in shorter supply for any new mom, it can be a useful tool to have on hand. \u2014 Jeff Dunn, Senior Commerce Writer<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Twelve South HoverBar Duo<\/h2>\n
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A good tablet stand like the HoverBar Duo can make it easier for mom to safely and securely prop up her device without fear of it accidentally being knocked over by a rogue, tiny fist.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset><\/div>\n

A tablet might be a new mom\u2019s saving grace when she\u2019s constantly shuffling around the house tending to the needs of a baby. A good stand like the HoverBar Duo<\/a> can make it easier for her to safely and securely prop up her device without fear of it accidentally being knocked over by a rogue, tiny fist. One of our favorite iPad accessories<\/a>, the HoverBar Duo has a weighted base, and while it could be knocked over, it would require more force than most infants could muster. It also comes with a clamp attachment so they could hook it to a table or desk if that\u2019s more convenient. Whether they need to use their tablet to read work documents, show off the little bundle of joy to friends and family in a video call, or just binge-watch a show while the kid naps, the HoverBar Duo can give them a stable way to keep their table in view. \u2014 V.P.<\/em><\/p>\n

Baby Brezza Safe + Smart bottle warmer<\/h2>\n

I\u2019m not sure exactly how many steps I\u2019m earning walking up and downstairs to check on the bottle warmer, but it\u2019s probably a fair percentage of my daily exercise. Baby Brezza makes a Safe + Smart Baby Bottle Warmer<\/a> that uses Bluetooth to connect the device to your phone. Using the Baby Brezza app you can operate the warmer remotely and get alerts when the bottle is ready. Though the app is pretty minimal, that\u2019s not always a bad thing when you\u2019re bleary-eyed and trying to feed an infant in the early morning hours. Plus, having controls on your phone allows you to turn off the warmer and avoid overheating a bottle. The downside is that the Safe + Smart warmer only holds a single bottle at a time. \u2014 A.B.<\/em><\/p>\n

Smart breast pump<\/h2>\n

If your giftee is breastfeeding or pumping, a smart breast pump from Elvie<\/a> or Willow<\/a> is going to be a huge time saver. These wearable pumps<\/a> let Mom keep on schedule while keeping her hands free to do any of the 40 other things she\u2019s got on her plate. The pump, power supply and container are all contained in the egg-shaped device, which pairs to an app using Bluetooth. They\u2019re a bit cumbersome to wear, but comfortable to use, and it beats being tethered to a wall unit, though the results are not always as consistent.<\/p>\n

Though both products are similar in design and functionality, there are some differences between them. The Willow pump can be used with reusable containers or disposable bags, while the Elvie only has the container option. The Elvie pump is quieter and more discreet, while the Willow pump offers a spill-proof system that can be used even while upside down. (I tested this myself and it works.) They can be purchased in a set or two, or as an individual pump. \u2014 A.B.<\/em><\/p>\n

Wabi Baby 3-in-1 sanitizer<\/h2>\n

While my children are very cute, they also like to chew on my house slippers, eat post-its and lick the touch-and-feel books. So I spend a lot of time cleaning the things that do belong in their mouths like pacifiers and teethers and plastic toys, which invariably end up on the car floor. While most of these things are easy to throw into boiling water, it can be worth the time saved to let a sanitizer do the job. The Wabi Baby sanitizer<\/a> is something that I received as a gift, and it\u2019s served me well. It takes up a fair amount of counter space but it\u2019s relatively quiet; it fits a wide variety of bottles, dinnerware and accessories; and it can run a drying cycle after the steam sanitation session.<\/p>\n

The display shows how much longer the process will run, it\u2019s fairly simple to operate and it automatically remembers your last session so you can select it again easily. However, you can only use distilled water which can admittedly be a pain. Also, you have to be careful about where you put the Wabi; it requires a drainage mat for excess water. \u2014 A.B.<\/em><\/p>\n

Bose QuietComfort 2 earbuds<\/h2>\n

Bose\u2019s QuietComfort 2<\/a> earbuds have excellent active noise cancellation (ANC), but new moms might not feel comfortable flipping it on when they\u2019re always on alert. Fortunately, Bose\u2019s latest buds also have a good transparency mode, which lets you hear the world around you and<\/em> your music or podcast. They\u2019ll pair up with Apple or Android devices and their smaller size make them more comfortable than previous generations. We awarded them an 87 in our review<\/a> and gave them a spot in our wireless earbuds guide<\/a>, mostly thanks to their ANC. Moms might not get the chance to tune out the world all that often, but when someone else is on baby duty, a little bit of silence may feel like a blessing. \u2013 A.S.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The new mom in your life will probably appreciate some TV time with Hulu on your dime when she finally gets the little one to go to sleep \u2013 and when the baby inevitably wakes up and needs to be held soon after. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset><\/div>\n

The new mom in your life will probably appreciate some TV time on your dime when she finally gets the little one to go to sleep \u2013 and when the baby inevitably wakes up and needs to be held soon after. Hulu\u2019s app<\/a> isn\u2019t the cleanest, but the service remains one of the better streaming services<\/a> for keeping up with recent episodes from primetime TV shows. It has its share of kid-friendly content as well, though you can expand that catalog by pairing the service with Disney+ (and ESPN+) through a Disney Bundle<\/a> subscription. \u2014 J.D.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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