Baby tech 101: self-rocking crib is dividing parents
Parents are talking about a self-rocking crib- and we honestly don't know how to feel.
Invented by Happiest Baby, the crib moves in a rocking movement once a swaddled baby is strapped in. The cot is made for newborns up to 6 months old.
Speaking to The Huffington Post, sleep consultant Maryanne Taylor says that there are both pros and cons to the self rocking crib. While it can provide some much-needed respite for exhausted parents, it can also contribute to sleeping problems later in the child's development.
“A baby who relies on being rocked, whether it be by someone or this, can lead to sleep issues as this becomes their association for sleep,” she explains.
“This means that a baby assumes this is what they need to get to sleep or to resettle if they wake at night. Parents need to be wary about using something like this constantly as a means of getting a baby to sleep as ultimately it may lead to them using it frequently at night, each time the baby wakes in between sleep cycles.”
Parents are also concerned for the side effects of the crib:
However, other parents note that it could be a lifesaver if your over-exhausted.
Invented by Dr. Harvey Karp, the 'SNOO Smart Sleeper' has been approved in the US.
Well at €957 a pop these cribs will set you back a pretty penney, not top of the baby list for us anyway!
Is it a win for sleep deprived parents or taking away from valuable bonding time?