The Best Baby Sleep Products to Help Your Baby Sleep Better
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Getting your baby to sleep can be something you absolutely fixate on as a sleep-deprived parent.
There are so many gadgets out there that seem like they’ll help but what I’m here to share with you are the best baby sleep products that actually work to help your baby sleep better.
Who am I to make such claims?
No on special. I’m a mom of three kids currently ranging in age from 4-1.
What I can tell you is that they all sleep well. Barring sickness and the odd nightmare, they all sleep through the night and have done so since 3-4 months of age.
The products I’m sharing with you are ones that we’ve used with every child of ours and I’d buy in a heartbeat should we decide to have another child.
Curious? Keep reading…
The Best Baby Sleep Products & Things to Help Baby Sleep Through the Night
The number of baby products out there can be entirely overwhelming and it is easy to quickly shred through your money.
The truth is, babies don’t need an awful lot.
Getting them to sleep doesn’t have to mean forking out for the latest Halo bassinet (although it is pretty darn cool).
The tools below are simple and you will use them over and over again. Plus, if this is your first baby and you plan to have more, then count these as solid investments that you’ll put to good use.
#1 White Noise
White noise of some kind is a MUST in any busy household.
And if your household isn’t busy it is great for masking all of those little noises that may just wake your baby. It means you and the rest of your household don’t have to creep around everywhere.
It is also great for helping your baby get into a nice deep sleep and stay that way until they are well-rested.
We’ve been using these Hushh portable white noise machines from Marpac for the past couple of years and cannot say enough about them.
They’re compact, can run on battery for up to 12 hours (not on full volume), are charged via USB cable, and are super easy to take with you out and about.
We originally bought one when our youngest was born and loved it so much that we invested in another one for our older children.
There are a ton of options when it comes to white noise machines, some of which I’ve linked below.
Alternately, if you have an old phone that you’re not using then you can download a white noise app (THIS is the one we use), otherwise, there are some great white noise machines that you can also purchase.
I actually find that I also sleep better when my kids have their white noise going.
When it isn’t on, I hear every single little tiny grunt and noise that they make. That just keeps me up and makes me lose sleep over nothing.
#2 A Swaddle
The vast majority of newborns sleep much better being swaddled.
There is the odd exception, of course, but even if your baby seems to not like being swaddled, I would recommend persisting.
The startle reflex that they’re born with can really be disturbing to their sleep, so a nice tight swaddle is just the thing for helping them feel secure and warm.
Not only that but for me, it helps to know that they’re the right temperature and that it’ll remain that way throughout the night.
Below are some of my favs. 🙂 My top pick has always been the Miracle Blanket.
#2 Sleep Sack
Blankets in the crib before age one are a no-no.
But how to do make sure your babe is not too hot and not too cold without one?
Well, truth be told, my kids don’t stay under their blankets until more like age 2 anyway. In the meantime, the answer is a sleep sack.
These are probably one of my favourite baby sleep products. It makes life so much easier for everyone.
You can get them for all seasons and they go up to fairly big sizes.
Some people worry that their children won’t be able to sleep well without one if it were taken away.
In my experience, this has never been an issue. However, we also have never used them for day sleeps, just for overnight.
So, if you’re worried at all I would recommend going down that route.
#4 Black Out Blinds
Having a darkened room can make all the difference to your child’s sleep, especially when it comes to early waking.
Y’know, those 5 am starts? Ugh.
We have blackout roller blinds and then blackout curtains in both of our children’s bedrooms. As well as helping darken the room, they also help with temperature control.
#5 A Monitor
Pick whichever one you want.
We’ve got video monitors like the ones below in both our children’s rooms. They have an intercom option, which is awesome for our toddler, and we can listen if we need to.
Because our home is on the small side we haven’t really needed an audio option, however, I did use THIS one when Annie was really little.
Now, the monitor doesn’t directly help your baby sleep better, but it does prevent parents from running in and potentially waking them when they hear a little noise.
I love having a monitor because it means I can check on my babies sleeping without the risk of waking them up.
While all of these products will be immensely helpful in getting your baby to sleep and sleep well, they won’t be of much use if your baby isn’t being taught healthy sleep habits, to begin with.
How to Get Your Baby to Sleep Better
While all of the products mentioned above will help your baby to sleep better, they’re not nearly as powerful as they could be when coupled with a strong foundation.
Two of my favorite baby sleep resources are Moms on Call and Babywise:
I’ve used the techniques in both books to some degree with all three of my babies and I firmly believe that is why they’re such good sleepers overall. Luck had nothing to do with it.
Then there’s the hot topic of sleep training. Personally, I love it and have utilised it with both of my children with great results! It doesn’t have to mean hours of leaving your baby to cry…I promise.
If you’re a bit unsure or just want some more information then check out this post –> A Simple Explanation of What Sleep Training Actually Is
Those first few months of having a baby can make you feel as though you’ll never sleep through the night again.
It is possible and your baby will extend their sleep times. In the meantime, the tools and strategies listed above will help you work towards the goal of a well-rested family.
