Gizmos for Babies

The Stokke Sleepi Crib System with Mattress is an elegantly designed oval crib that provides a cuddly sleeping environment for babies without the hard-edge corners of traditional rectangle-shaped cribs. Sleepi has won over parents in Europe who appreciate the softness of its design and functionality of its many uses. The Sleepi is crafted from cultivated European beech wood, a renewable resource, which offers durability, is environmentally friendly and longevity of product. All metal parts are made from recycled metal and the stain is formaldehyde-free and non-toxic.The Sleepi can be used from birth up to around the age of 7 and adapts to the needs of your child. It converts into bassinet for 0-6 months (kit sold separately), it becomes an adjustable crib from 6 months to 2 years, and then it easily converts into toddler bed from 2-4 years (no kit necessary).

Recommeded price $749.00 at Babybungalow.com.

The Cariboo Gentle Motions™ Bassinet is as innovative as it is stylish. This bassinet hangs from a folding stand which allows parents to easily rock babies back to sleep. The Gentle Motions™ bassinet also rocks gently according to baby’s own movement. The straps can be adjusted so colicky babies can sleep with their heads elevated. For parents transitioning their baby out of the bassinet into a crib, the bassinet can be removed from the folding stand and attached to the rails of a crib for an easier move into the nursery. The bassinet fabric zips off and is machine washable for easy care and cleaning. The Gentle Motions™ Bassinet is also environmentally friendly, made from sustainable New Zealand Radiata wood.

Recommended price $329.00 at Pokkadots.com.

Are you looking for peace of mind? Parents of preemies and infants at increased risk of SIDS lose a lot of sleep wondering if their babies are still breathing. Even parents of healthy babies experience this kind of anxiety. With its movement sensor pad, sound transmitter, sound lights, and movement detecting “ticking” sound, The Angelcare Movement Sensor with Sound Monitor can take away virtually all this anxiety.The Angelcare Movement Sensor has three modes of use, enabling parents to use the sensor/sound monitor well into toddlerhood and beyond, if desired. With the Sound & Movement function, you can hear your baby’s sounds, see sound lights, and hear a “tic” sound with every movement the baby makes. If no movement is detected, the “tic” will stop and after 20 seconds the alarm will sound. In the Tic Off mode you will not hear the ticking sound with every movement. However, you will still hear the baby’s sounds and see sound lights, and your baby’s movement is still being detected. An alarm will still sound if absolutely no movement is detected for 20 seconds. And finally, with Sound Only, the movement sensor is disabled, but you will still be able to hear your baby’s sounds and see sound lights. In this mode, the Angelcare functions as a regular sound monitor. For many parents, just being able to hear the sighs and squeaks of the newest member of the family is reassurance enough. For those who need more input, for whatever reason, the additional sensory features of the Angelcare can be lifesaving.

Recommended price $82.13 at Amazon.com.

Help your baby transition from quiet time to sleep time with Sleepy Wonderland. This projector attaches to the crib and displays dreamy images of Pooh and friends onto the ceiling, promoting visual tracking skills. It also has 4 audio selections - from music to relaxing nature sounds. Attaches to crib or stands upright for convenience. Cloud displays soft soothing images, balloon projects Pooh characters onto the ceiling and images rotate for visual tracking. Plays Winnie the Pooh song, plus children’s and classical music, and nature sounds, too. Choice of 3 settings: sounds, dreamy images and lights; dreamy images and lights only; sounds only. Automatic shut-off after 10 minutes conserves batteries.

Recommended price $19.83 at Walmart.com.

Have you ever been so tired that you couldn’t remember what you did earlier in the day, an hour ago, a minute ago? Don’t try guessing - let this infant care timer help you out.This is the only digital infant timer with an easy to read LCD that displays the elapsed time since your infant’s last feeding, diaper change, nap, or when your child was last medicated, eliminating the need for tracking child care needs by memory or using a chart. The cell phone-sized device has four separate timers (diaper, feed, sleep, and a miscellaneous timer) that reset at a touch of a button and commence counting up from zero. When the preset time interval is reached, an audible alarm sounds and the corresponding button lights up to remind you or a baby-sitter that your infant requires attention. The timer has a belt clip for ease of transport, a built-in flashlight, clock, and a sliding nursing button that reminds mothers of which side the child nursed from last.

Recommended price $24.95 at Hammacher Schlemmer.

Say adios to sleepless nights! This revolutionary new product gently moves a baby’s mattress in an up-and-down rhythm to simulate the calming, familiar feeling of a mother’s heartbeat. It also plays a soft lullaby that automatically shuts off with an adjustable timer. Attaches to any crib or bed quickly and easily. Great for kids up to age 5 (50 pounds) who have trouble sleeping in their own bed.

Recommended price $119.99 at Skymall.com.