These 9 parenting gadgets will make your life easier in 2025
Parenting it’s the hardest job you’ll ever do. But, thanks to technology, it can *sometimes* be a little bit easier
In most regions of the world, August is the most common birth month, followed closely by July and September. Interestingly, the spike in September births is often linked to the so-called ‘holiday effect’—a phenomenon where higher conception rates during the festive season in December lead to a baby boom nine months later.”
This seasonal trend means that by the time late summer rolls around, a wave of new parents are navigating the whirlwind of early parenthood—sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and the delicate balance between awe and exhaustion. Whether you’re preparing for your own little one, shopping for an expecting friend, or knee-deep in baby bottles and burp cloths, the right gadgets can make a world of difference.
From smart monitors that help you track your baby’s sleep patterns to clever bottle warmers and soothing sound machines, today’s tech-savvy parenting tools are designed to ease the transition into life with a newborn. And since a surge of births is just around the corner, this article comes out in late May for a reason: to help expecting parents get ahead of the curve and be fully prepared before the busy baby season begins.
Because let’s face it, anything that helps in those early months is worth its weight in (sleep-deprived) gold.
Gadgets that make parenting easier (a bit, at least)
There’s loads of handy parenting gadgets on the market now that are designed to take some of the stress out of the everyday.
Sadly we’ve yet to find anything that’ll change nappies hands-free or convince your baby that kale tastes the same as strawberry, but these 10 gadgets will certainly lend a helping hand in making those early days of parenthood a little smoother.
Nanit Pro Camera
This baby monitor has won loads of awards and it’s easy to see why. It connects up to your phone and the camera quality is great so you get a really clear birds-eye view of what your baby’s doing. The app is super easy to use too and gives you loads of handy notifications, so you’ll know if baby’s crying, standing or needs you. There’s even features that sleep track, monitor your child’s breathing and capture milestone moments. Honestly, what more could you want in a baby monitor?!
Ember Baby Bottle System
This is the world’s first self-warming baby bottle system, and it’s honestly a genius idea. The Ember Baby Bottle System warms milk or formula with the touch of a button and keeps it cool until you need it. There’s no mess, no fuss and no need to spend ages faffing in the middle of the night with milk temperatures!
Rockit Baby Rocker Rechargeable
These rocket-shaped gadgets attach to prams and pushchairs to emulate the feeling of a baby being rocked – but without you having to do all the hard work shunting a stroller back and forth! So many parents swear by them – and now the Rockit has had an upgrade and it’s rechargeable via USB so it’s even more of an essential!
Love To Dream Sleep Machine
You might know Love To Dream for their iconic infant sleep bags and swaddles, but now they’ve branched out into tech, releasing this super cute sleep machine.
Exhausted parents will love this gadget, which will help littles ones to sleep better. The Sleep Machine includes multiple night light and soothing sound options, and it even has a record function which allows you to capture a parent’s comforting voice. There’s an auto cry detection function to lull babies back to sleep independently in the night time too – it really is the dream!
Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep® Day & Night
Parents have called this handy bit of tech from Tommee Tippee ‘a lifesaver’ and it’s easy to see why. The machine prepares the perfect bottle of formula in just two minutes – which is 10 times faster than boiling the kettle and avoids a screaming baby who’s waiting for milk at 3am!
The glowing lights are great for night feeds, and milk is served at exactly the right temperature. Another bit of Tommee Tippee tech we’ve been really impressed by is the Colicsoothe Milk Air Remover, which vacuums the air out of your baby’s milk in just three minutes and stops bubbles causing tummy pains. It’s great for babies with colic or reflux and is small enough to take out and about, too.
CuboAi Smart Baby Monitor 3
Brand new to the market, this baby monitor does everything you’d ever need it to – and more! It’s really innovative and a complete godsend for parents who want to keep an eye on their little one but who don’t want to be glued to a monitor the whole time (this connects up to your phone via an app.) It’s great for parental peace of mind, thanks to functions like the covered face and rollover detection, the body temperature monitoring and even the growth tracking function.
There’s so many clever functions that it’s impossible to believe it’s all tracked through one very cute bird-shaped camera!
Bebello Washer
For any parent who’s ever had to wash and sterilise baby bottles, you’ll know it’s basically a full time job. Well, not any more because this genius bit of kit does all the hard work for you. It’s like a mini dishwasher for your breast pump parts, baby bottles, sippy cups and more, and not only does it wash them all, it sterilises AND dries them for you too.
It saves so much time that you might actually get to enjoy a warm cup of coffee while the baby naps rather than rushing to scrub all of your supplies ready for the next feed. It’ll even blast away dried off milk – what an absolute game-changer!
Munchkin Mini Thermometer
From time to time, little ones get temperatures and you’ll want a handy and accurate tool to keep tabs on how warm they’re feeling. Well, this little bit of kit from Munchkin is a bit of genius. Not only is it a really handy size for taking everywhere with you, it’s also really clever. It’s got the ability to store up to 20 readings, so you can check against previous temperatures and see if your child’s getting warmer or cooler. Plus, it takes just one second to get an accurate, contact-free reading. This is going to be a changing bag staple for many parents this year!
BabySensor Relax
This might look like a simple bit of kit at first glance, but it’s actually a super-advanced monitor that brings you peace of mind and tracks everything from baby’s breathing and oxygen levels to the ideal room temperature.
Developed in Norway, the BabySensor uses an app on your phone to let you know what’s going on with your baby, and you can relax safe in the knowledge that they’re safe. It’s even got a built-in white noise machine and night light, so it really is a great all rounder that you can pack up and take with you wherever you go.
source: NetMums I The Bump
cover image: Kevin Watza via Unsplash
author: Barbara Marcotulli
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