Sound Machines Make Great Baby Shower Gifts
If you know someone who is going to have a baby in the coming months, and you are looking for something to buy for the baby shower, you may find yourself at a loss. Many of the traditional gifts for baby showers include bottles, pacifiers, diapers, diaper pails, and clothing. While it is true that the parents to be will need all of these things, you will find that most of your friends and the parent’s family members will have all of these things in droves. You want to have something unique as well as something from which the parents will be able to get a lot of use. One of the best gifts that you can give is a sound machine for the baby.
Why would you want to buy a sound machine as a baby shower gift? Most babies, during their first few months have trouble sleeping. They will not be able to sleep through the night, often crying for hours on end. While this is something that the parents will expect and understand, that understanding does not change the fact that they will be working on little sleep for weeks if not months. A baby sound machine that produces white noise and other soothing sounds can help to alleviate this. When parents have a cranky baby, a sleep machine may be the one thing that will help them all to get a good night’s rest.
Without a doubt, this gift will be something that sticks out in the parents’ mind and one that they will truly appreciate. You will be able to find and order the machines online. Before you buy, make sure that you check out all of the features that the machine has. You will want to find one that can raise and lower its own volume to help mask background sounds, as well as one that has a variety of sounds available. Some babies may respond to other sounds, such as rainfall, even better than they do to white noise.
You do not have to worry about the gift outgrowing its usefulness either. As the child grows, they will still appreciate the soothing sounds and be able to sleep better at night. If the parents have another child, they will be able to use the machine for their new baby as well. Of course, this means you will have to come up with another idea for the next baby shower!
About the Author
Melissa Nathans, a sleep expert, recommends
sound machines
and
white noise machines
for sound masking and baby sleep problems. For more information, please visit Sleepwellbaby.
FEWDIO COMIC-CON HORROR: Baby Sounds
|
|
Crocodile Creek Barnyard Placemat $3.99 Product Description Eating can be fun! Learning can be fun! This beautifully-illustrated, educational placemat will bring an extra dimension to mealtime. The border is filled with facts, information and games. Made of durable polypropylene. Easy to wipe clean after every meal. Ages 2 years and up.11″H x 17″W. Vehicle,Barnyard,Dinosaur, Horses, Animals, Jungle 123,Butterflies, Colors of Nature, Nat… |
|
|
Portable Mini Fridge $45.49 - Unisar portable mini fridge- Eliminates late night trips to the kitchen (can be put in baby’s room, but can also be used for picnics, trips, workday lunches, etc.)- Eliminates the mess from melting ice/ice packs- Includes car adapter and AC adapter- Cools to 41*F/5*C- Warms to 149*F/65*C- Switch for temperature change (warm/cold switch)- Collapsible handle for easy carrying- Holds 6 12oz. cans- … |
|
|
Soft Tip Weaning Here Comes Dinner Toddler Spoon Set (2 Pcs) with Transportation Sounds (Styles Vary) $7.99 The “Here Comes” Dinner Spoons makes meal time fun again! With their unique look the silicone tipped spoon makes dining fun for the infant and toddler. The easy grip handle make learning easier and the silicone spoon tip is extremely safe for the toddler’s sensitive gums…. |
|
|
Etymotic Research ER20 ETYPlug Hearing Protection Earplugs, Standard Clear Stem with Blue Tip (Clear) $10.99 Benefits Reduces sound levels evenly so that music and speech are clear and natural, not muffled as with other earplugs |
|
|
3M Peltor Optime 105 H10A Over-the-Head Earmuff $18.81 … |
|
|
First Alert CO600 Plug In Carbon Monoxide Alarm $15.52 Carbon monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America, yet many people don’t know they are suffering from CO poisoning until its too late. Since symptoms of CO poisoning are like the flu, you might not even know you’re in danger at first. That’s why a carbon monoxide alarm is an excellent way to protect your family. It can detect the CO you can’t see, smell or taste i… |
|
|
Panasonic BL-C210A Internet Security Camera $110.00 The Panasonic BL-C210 Wired Home Network Pan/Tilt Wide Angle Camera can be viewed and controlled from a standard web browser, video display, or even a compatible cell phone or PDA. It is easy to install and operate and requires no additional software for the PC that you’re viewing on. The camera also comes with a free web address, which can track the camera automatically. BL-C210H.264/MPEG-4, Moti… |
|
|
D-Link DCS-930L mydlink-Enabled Wireless-N Network Camera $119.99 The D-Link DCS-930L Wireless N Network Camera comes with everything you need to quickly add a surveillance camera to your home or small office network. It works right out of the box. Simply connect the cables, plug in the camera, run the short installation wizard and setup is complete. Order the D-Link DCS-930L Wireless N Network Camera today!… |
|
|
Logitech Mini Boombox for Smartphones, Tablets and Laptops – Black (984-000204) $79.99 You can also listen for up to 10 hours straight on the rechargeable, internal battery. The Logitech 984-000204 Mini Boombox also provides backlit, touch panel controls, handy speakerphone, and is perfect for travel…. |
|
|
V8 V-Fusion Juice, Lite Cranberry Blackberry, 46-Ounce $5.99 Looking for a “wheelie” fun way to play with Little People Wheelies? On the Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Stand ‘n Play Rampway, they zip and zoom up and down and all around! It’s over two feet tall, so the “wheelies” really zoom down each of the two spiral ramps. Plenty of lights and sounds as kids “drive” around, with a mechanic’s lift, a place to fill ‘er up, a sign that spins when a car … |
|
|
Sound Oasis Sleep Sounds for Baby Sound Card $14.49 Help babies and children of all ages sleep with the Sound Oasis ‘Sleep Sounds For Baby’ Sound Card. Sound Cards contain the next generation playback technology for the clearest, most realistic sound quality available. |
|
|
Baby Sounds (Hardcover) $6.92 A baby-sized introduction to sounds we hear every day, and a delightful companion to Baby SignsLong before they can speak, babies are listening. And with this book of fourteen everyday sounds, babies and toddlers are encouraged to i… |
|
|
Biscuit and the Baby (Paperback) $3.95 With the baby sound asleep, curious and excited Biscuit has to be patient and extra quiet before getting a chance to meet the new addition to the family. Reprint. |
|
|
Ken Nordine – Word Jazz: The Complete 1950s Recordings $21.44 Disc 0:No track list availableDisc 1:DISC 1:What Time Is ItMy BabySound MuseumVidiot, TheRogerHunger Is FromLooks Like Its Going to RainFlibberty JibSmith Famil… |
