Products guaranteed* to get your baby to sleep
*Sweet dreams might be made made of these (essential products) but, sorry, we can’t guarantee the zeds…
Before you become a parent you hear all sorts of horror stories about how you can expect never to sleep properly again. Whoever came up with ‘sleep like a baby’ was either very fortunate or not a parent…
Phrases like “pregnancy sleeplessness it getting you ready…”, “you’ll sleep with one eye open for the next 18 years…” do have some elements of truth.
To help make it easier for you, your baby, your family and your sanity, we’ve rounded up some excellent essential sleep products to give you the best shot at achieving slumber-filled nap times and nights for babies and toddlers.
Sleep essential products for babies and toddlers
Bundl Wool Sleeping Bag, RRP $159
Once your baby hits six months (which happens in the blink of an eye), a Bundl Wool Sleeping Bag is an ideal transition out of wraps and swaddles. Made with a 100% Australian wool inner and an organic cotton outer, the natural blend make it suitable for all year round. It’s comfy and secure with two timeless, classic designs to choose from plus it’s suitable from 6 months to 2 years, so you’ll get a lot of use out of it.
Target Australia Baby Organic Cotton Print Zip Coverall, RRP $9.95
You want your little love to be snug before you pop them into sleeping bag and you can’t go past Target Australia Baby Organic Cotton Print Zip Coverall for the cost of two takeaway coffees. Decorating in range of cute prints, the suit has fold-over mittens and covered feet to make sure hands and feet are warm. With size from ‘tiny’ to 18 months old, this is one you’ll want to stock up on.
Joey by Koala Baby Mattress, RRP $299
As a parent or parent-to-be, one of the best investments you can make to help you baby sleep well and safely is a good mattress. Joey by Koala Baby Mattress is a solid option. It provides a supportive, firm sleep surface made with safety-certified foam that meets Red Nose Australia Safe Sleep criteria. The removable, washing cover and water-resistant inner makes it easy to keep it clean, meaning less clean-up jobs for parents.
Joey by Koala Kookaburra Cot, RRP $799
Sleep safety is a big concern for parents, so choosing a cot that meets Red Nose Australia Safer Sleep criteria helps parents gettbetter rest too! Joey by Koala Kookaburra Cot is Australia’s first tool-free cot, which makes it super quick easy to build. The standard two mattress heights means it can see your precious one from birth up, and the simple design means it can fit well into any nursery set up.
Lively Living Aroma-Snooze Plus, RRP $135
Lively Living Aroma-Snooze Plus is a revolutionary humidifier that incorporates multi-functions that operate together, or independent of each other.
One of its secret weapons lies in its built-in music and sound component, it offers a choice of sounds to assist relaxation and block out noise, allowing for a deeper sleep. And to further sweetly soothe your baby, you can record your own voice and play it on looped playback.
The red LED light feature will help bubs sleep and is ideal for night feeds.
Cubo Ai Sleep Safety Bundle, RRP $699
A baby monitor is invaluable for parents of babies and toddlers and this Sleep Safety Bundle from Cubo Ai ticks a lot of boxes. The adorable bird-shaped monitor uses AI to let you know if your baby’s face gets covered, if they roll over or move into an ‘unsafe’ area. It also has peaceful melodies to soothe your little one and the crystal clear images dispalyed on the phone app makes it simple for carer to keep a close eye. The bundle includes a Sleep Sensor Pad that is placed under the mattress to detect movements and alert parents if necessary.
Snotty Noses Hush Sleep Vaporiser Kit, RRP $139
Snotty Noses Hush Sleep Vaporiser Kit is a 6-in-1 cool mist, ultrasonic humidifier/vaporiser providing 24 hour purified mist, organic aromatherapy, sleep light, sound therapy, Bluetooth speaker and decorative covers. It supports better sleeping and breathing for all ages with mist, light and sound therapies, operating for the duration of day naps and night sleeps. Can be used from birth to 99+ years. Safe, healthy and stylish.
