The retail environment is constantly buzzing with the latest and greatest in beneficial child sleep products. Throughout the year you can find baby fairs at your local hospitals or convention center pushing the excitement of new patterns, colors, and textures to excite or soothe your baby. Following is a list of baby sleep and comfort assist products I recommend to families.
NOTE: I do not get compensated in any way for making these recommendations on child sleep products.
Baby Sleep Swaddles and Sleep Sacks
Fabric, ease of use, and construction are all key when choosing sleep swaddles and sleep sacks as your go-to child sleep product. Each are different products for different stages of your baby’s life. You will need sleep swaddles first.
Halo (swaddle and sleep sack in one) $
Pacifiers for Newborns
When you start purchasing child sleep products and comfort aids, remember to purchase several different kinds of pacifiers because you never know what your baby will like.
My Favorite Miscellaneous Child Sleep Products
Dohm Classic Sound Machine – You don’t have to utilize a sound machine as a priority child sleep product, but most babies react beautifully to comforting white noise.
YogaSleep Portable Sound Machine – I love this portable design allowing you to recreate some of your child’s safe sleep space when on-the-go.
Blackout EZ Window Covers – This is a fantastic child sleep product to be able to easily, and without more changes to your decor, make your baby’s room very dark.
Humidifier – Many families enjoy humidifiers in their baby’s room. At this time I do not have a humidifier to recommend.
Little Hippo OK to Wake Toddler Clock – This is a fantastic aid for toddlers to practice patience and self awareness. I recommend this sleep product to all families who have toddlers struggling to stay in their beds.
Babevery Security Blanket and Book – I love these products for toddlers because the lovey and book tie together to build a relationship for your child, but also teaches them to connect the lovey with sleep. If you purchase through their website, use the code MichelleRSS10 for a 10% discount.
My Recommended Child Sleep Books
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth, MD is one of my favorite books to recommend caregivers read as a part of integrating healthy sleep patterns into their infant’s routines. No matter what your baby’s age, Dr. Weissbluth provides excellent step-by-step instructions to compliment your home routines.
As you embark on this journey, be mindful of products which assist your baby or child in getting more comfortable and self-soothing products. Many child sleep products will stimulate your child rather than reinforcing a pleasant sleep experience.