Parents having trouble soothing their upset baby using old-fashioned methods might find a friend in technology. An iPhone can quickly become the best baby-soothing trick you have up your sleeve. For a little extra shut-eye there are gadgets geared towards keeping your baby comfortable through the night. Take a look at what's on the market right now.

iPhone Apps

Crib Gadgets

  • This motion sensor for the crib is sensitive to your baby’s movement and an alarm sounds if no movement (including breathing) is detected after 20 seconds.  
  • A voice activated light that plays womb sounds can help soothe your baby back to sleep before she’s fully awake.
  • CloudB’ twilight turtle casts a light-show of stars on the nursery ceiling.
  • This thermometer changes colors based on the room temperature, allowing parents to see whether the temperature needs to be adjusted with a quick glance.

Parent Gadgets

  • Keeping a detailed schedule of your baby’s cycles can help to decipher what’s needed next. This Baby Care Timer helps keep track of feeding, diaper changes, sleep schedules and more.

Are there any gadgets or apps that you’ve used to soothe your baby?

The Pacifier Gets an Upgrade: Apps and Gadgets to Soothe the Baby [NYTimes]

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