Having a newborn can be overwhelming, but today’s technology offers many gadgets that can help make life with a newborn just a little easier.

Hands Free Clean Air Diaper Disposal System

The Hands-Free Clean Air Diaper Disposal System not only contains odors, but also eliminates them. Just pop the lid and drop the diaper into the plastic bag inside of the system. This diaper disposal system features a carbon filtration system and fan technology which allows the unit to automatically turn on when a diaper is disposed into the unit. The system itself is designed to eliminate odors altogether rather than just trapping them into the unit. The Clean Air Diaper Disposal System uses regular kitchen trash bags.
Learn more or buy the Clean Air Diaper Disposal System from Amazon.com here

Dual Video Monitor Set by Summer Infant

This is not just any baby monitor. Featuring a 7-inch colored LCD flat screen, this video baby monitor is made for busy parents who want to always have an eye on their baby. The parent’s unit is a colored 1.8 inch handheld device which features a belt clip so you can keep your hands free. The 7-inch LCD screen features a built-in handle, tilt option and a swivel stand, all of which help to capture multiple angles. The LED sound lights allow you to hear and see every move your baby makes. With 900 MHz and a 350” range, you’ll see and hear your baby clearly.
Learn more or buy the Dual Video Monitor Set by Summer Infant at Amazon.com here

Graco Sweet Slumber Sound Machine

Help sooth your newborn to sleep with the sounds of the Sweet Slumber Sound Machine. With 12 soothing sounds to pick from, your baby can fall asleep to lullabies, sounds of nature or even white noise. Featuring a soft glowing night light built in, you can sneak in to check on baby without him even knowing you’re there. The compact size of the unit makes it easy to take along for travel and the convenient auto timer will shut the unit off at your choosing. You can even share sounds from your MP3 player with your baby using the plug-in port located right on the unit. This unit can be plugged in to the wall or used with batteries.
Learn more or buy the Graco Sweet Slumber Sound Machine at Amazon.com here 

Enlist the help of not only family and friends, but also handy baby gadgets to help you easily adjust to life with a newborn.

This is one of the most innovative products I’ve seen in a long time.  The Grobag Egg is incredibly useful and it looks really neat in a baby nursery.  I am obsessed with the Grobag Egg in Madelyn’s room.   I have the Grobag Egg on Madelyn’s armoire so I can easily see if the room is too hot or cold.  Lately, it’s been way to hot so the Grobag Egg glows bright red and has a frown.  The Grobag Egg helped me prove to Tim that Madelyn’s room was too hot especially for her to sleep in and he finally accepted that the air had to be turned down.  Before I could show him the Grobag Egg thermometer to prove that her room was too hot, he said it was just me.. I was the only one that was hot.

When we started using the Grobag Egg thermometer I would yell downstairs to Tim and tell him how hot it was in her room which ultimately led to the air being turned down!  Thank goodness.  When her room reaches an acceptable temperature, around 75°F, the egg is a little lighter in color but still has a frown, and when the room is at the most ideal temperature, 61-67°F, the egg is a very vibrant yellow and has a smile.

The Grobag Egg thermometer glows softly and the temperature is backlit so I can see it easily at night while it provides a nice nighlight for Madelyn.

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Website: Grobag Egg thermometer

When Sebastian was an infant 9 years ago, I bought a kicking toy, back play mat thingy for him. He laid on the floor and if he was lucky his feet would hit the little things that dangled down and activated some obnoxious noises. I was so excited about it. Sebastian however screamed when his kicks activated it. It went back to the store the same day. Tim laughed and laughed at me.

Kickin-coasterThe Kickin’ Coaster from First Years is along the same concept but on a much more soothing, less obnoxious level. The Kickin’ Coaster is a baby seat and activity seat in one and is great for newborns and infants. New babies kick a lot. Sometimes on purpose and sometimes not. The Kickin’ Coaster gives your baby something in return for those active kicks, a fun smooth gliding movement, that is sure to delight them!

The seat also includes a stationary setting, perfect for soothing a baby to sleep with vibrations and twinkling lights. With its soothing vibrations, playful songs and lights, the Kickin Coaster provides fun, strengthening, educational playtime for baby!

A few key features and benefits:

* two seats in one: a soothing infant seat, and an active play seat
* soothing vibrations
* twinkle lights for visual tracking
* removable teether rattle for infant play
* teaches cause and effect
* strengthens leg muscles

Learn more about and buy the Kickin’ Coaster at the Learning Curve website.