Tech Trends for Parents
You may have heard me on MomTalkRadio this afternoon. Here are some of latest tech trends perfect for parents.
Sproutling Wearable Baby Monitor
Instead of obsessing over your baby’s every breath, let Sproutling ease some of that stress. Sproutling is the world’s first sensing, learning, and predicting baby monitor. It’s a wearable band for your baby, a smart charger and a mobile app that works together to not only monitor more effectively, but learn and predict your baby’s sleep habits and optimal sleep conditions.
Sproutling costs $259 at http://www.sproutling.com.
When your child gets older and is able to start using technology on his/her own, you want to make sure the technology they engage in is educational and safe. Osmo is a new kind of gaming device that allows kids to play interactively by connecting an iPad with physical objects. It comes with three interactive games that encourage creative thinking and social interaction.
How it Works:
Osmo is currently available for $79 at http://www.playosmo.com.
For new moms who are breastfeeding and concerned about what they’re consuming or if they’re just trying to get back in shape, Vessyl is a new smart cup that automatically identifies and tracks what you’re drinking, including caffeine, sugar, calories, fat and protein. It also monitors how well you’re hydrating throughout the day. Your drink data will display instantly on the cup’s exterior and is also stored in the iOS or Android app.
How it Works:
You can purchase Vessyl for $99 at http://www.myvessyl.com.
Kids can get into anything and everything—and they will. When it comes to bath time or just washing hands, avoid hot water burns by investing in Heatworks. It’s the first digital water heater and it will heat water on demand to your desired temperature so you don’t have to worry about burst of scalding hot water around your kids.
How it Works:
You can purchase Heatworks for $395 at http://www.myheatworks.com