Whilst there’s never going to be a ‘magic button’ to make parenthood easy, some of the best brains in tech and design have been working hard to improve the experience. Handsfree breast pumps, devices that monitor vitals and a designated app to connect mums and mums to be are just some of the latest innovations making life with little ones a little easier.
Momcozy Mobile Flow™ Hands-Free Breast Pump, M9, £269.99
The M9 from Momcozy comes with the latest technology and its very own app! This 3rd-gen pump motor offers powerful suction up to 300mmHg to increase milk output and you can even adjust the patterns and intensity to suit your comfort and preference. The personalised app also allows you to monitor or record milk expression and tracks your progress in a detailed log.
The nifty design fits neatly into its dust cover, allowing for a degree of portability that is essential for busy mums on the go!
Available from www.momcozy.com
In a world where information is key, the Owlet Dream Sock provides the ultimate peace of mind for new mums and dads. It’s sort of like a fit-bit for your baby – without the pedometer (obviously). The advanced technology wraps comfortably around your baby’s foot, providing real-time monitoring of pulse rate, oxygen levels, sleep patterns and more.
Connected to the Owlet Dream App and base station, the device provides comprehensive insights and immediate alerts when your baby needs attention, ensuring you are always in the know – and peace of mind means more sleep, right? Right???
The Owlet Cam® 2 and The Owlet Dream Sock are also available as an affordable bundle here.
Availiable from www.owletbabycare.co.uk
Peanut App, From Free – upgrade for premium features
Peanut is the app designed to help you find ‘mum friends’. As well as connecting mothers with potential local pals, Peanut also provides access to a valuable online community who are there to listen, share information and offer valuable advice.
Discover and connect with like-minded women in your area who share your interests, hobbies, and life stages. Explore groups and communities that align with your journey, from local meet-ups to shared interests.
Whether you’re looking for guidance of have stories to share, Peanut provides valuable advice from real women at your fingertips.
Available from www.peanut-app.io
Lansinoh Smartpump 2.0 Double Electric Breast Pump, £269
As well as being a market leader when it comes to the tech behind milk expression, Lansinoh also offer live advice from real midwives on their website. And their brand new Rechargeable Double Electric Breast Pump has it all when it comes to expressing milk efficiently. With a handy rechargeable battery that offers 3 hours of cordless pumping, you can move around the house or pump on the go without worrying about plugging in.
Their new intuitive system automatically records your last sessions settings, offering a truly personalised experience that’s convenient and headache free. Simply switch between single or double pumping depending on your preference, and choose between 3 different pumping styles and 8 hospital strength suction levels to mimic your baby’s feeding pattern.
Available from www.lansinoh.co.uk
Baby monitors have come a long way since the rudimental listening devices of our own childhood. The Owlet Cam® 2 lets you feel like you’re there… from anywhere allowing you to check on Baby with HD video & night vision streamed right to your phone. There’s a wide-angle view & 4x zoom, giving you instant peace of mind wherever you are.
Gain additional visibility around why baby may be upset: the Owlet Cam 2 features video clips when sound, motion, or crying notifications are detected in baby’s room.
The Owlet Cam® 2 and The Owlet Dream Sock are also available as an affordable bundle here.
Available from www.owletbabycare.co.uk
Bumps and Burpees – fitness for mums to be – monthly subscription from £20
From the first 12 weeks through to the final push, Bumps and Burpees are there to hold your hand through this incredible time. Whilst you are busy growing your baby, your body is undergoing huge changes. Following the pregnancy plan will ensure you stay fit, strong and mobile throughout, supporting your body as it grows, empowering you for birth and preparing you for an active recovery.
Embark on a transformative pregnancy fitness journey with Charlie and her team of pre-natal experts – everything you need in one follow along week-by-week plan.
Available from www.bumpsandburpees.com
Medela Swing Maxi Hands-Free Breast Pump, £199.99
If hands-free pumping is your thing, then Medela have got you covered. Lightweight and compact, the best-selling pump is now better than ever, thanks to the brands wearable collection cups that feature well-researched Medela technologies such as a 105-degree angled breast shields that are thoughtfully designed to maximise milk expression whilst offering comfort by reducing compression of breast tissue.
Designed by experts and based on the deep understanding of the science behind breasts and breastfeeding, the considerably quiet (coming in under 45DB on the highest setting) new Swing Maxi is easy to use, connectable to the brands award winning family app, intuitive (with just 4 buttons and 9 pre-programmed settings) and USB chargeable – perfect for wire free usage wherever mum may be!
Available from www.shop.medela.co.uk
