6 Safe, Smart Gadgets for a Modern Preschool

It’s one thing to put smart speakers in your living room, but if you want a connected device in your kids’ room, you need to make sure it’s safe.

Case in point: a popular baby monitor that allowed hackers to spy on live video of parents and their children. Yes. Terrifying. Folks, this isn’t a cheap place. I found these top-rated, ultra-secure smart devices that will make those first few days a lot less stressful.

Babysense Breathing Monitor ($127.50)

This little gadget fits under your baby’s mattress and alerts you to any breathing or sleeping problems. It does not require Wi-Fi or Internet, so it is also resistant to hacker attacks.

SNOO Smart Sleeper Carrycot ($1,695)

This bed will help you AND Your baby will get more Z. It has a built-in swaddle, rocks on its own, makes white noise and has an app. SNOO claims that your baby will sleep an extra hour or two at night. It’s expensive, but if it delivers even half of that promise, it’s worth every penny.

Nanit Pro Camera ($193.52)

The Nanit Pro camera lets you keep an eye on your baby from anywhere with high-quality video and secure encryption. It notifies you of movement, crying, changes in breathing, or when your baby enters “no-go areas” in the room, such as doors or stairs.

Bluetooth-enabled Munchkin Swing ($198.50)

I really like this little rocker that lets you entertain your little one when they’re awake. The smart part? You can choose from several rocking movements and a variety of classic and soothing sounds. You can even connect your own sound.

Diaper Genie with Antibacterial Odor Control ($47.99)

A newborn can go through up to 3,000 diapers in its first year. Diaper genie is old school… but now it’s a whole lot better. The bags have built-in antibacterial technology that prevents your entire home from smelling bad and even inhibits the growth of bacteria on the film.

Manhole Base ($59.99)

This smart lamp creates the perfect sleep environment with soothing colors, white noise, nature sounds and lullabies. It also works as a subtle night light when feeding late at night. As your child gets older, you can set it to light up slowly in the morning to help him or her wake up naturally.

🐤 My farmer friend used the COVID-19 stimulus to buy baby chickens. He got free money and free chicks. (Oh, I hear you laughing!)

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