Every parent understands the challenges presented when raising children, especially when you must juggle a hectic schedule alongside being a caregiver. For children nowadays, technology is a natural part of their everyday lives, as the introduction of smart homes and child-friendly smartphone apps enable children access to the world of technology. Understanding the benefits and boundaries of allowing technology into your children’s lives can ultimately allow your life to be made easier by devices. And even if you decide that your child isn’t ready to use technology, why should that stop child orientated technology from making your life easier? Here at We Buy Any Home, we’ve come up with the top 5 smart gadgets for your children’s bedroom that will make your household one of harmony.
Gadget #1- SmartDuvet:
Tired of asking your children to make their beds in the morning? The SmartDuvet will take care of everything for you. Consisting of a control box which can be easily hidden beneath the bed, the device works by fitting a blanket of air channels and chambers between your existing duvet and duvet cover. Using the remote control, SmartDuvet owners can inflate the chambers and channels either on demand or by a timed schedule, which will force the duvet to unfurl and the bed to self-make. In addition to this, the duvet also features climate control technology- which allows you to keep your little one’s duvet as warm or cold as they wish.
Gadget #2- Smart Window Blinds:
Smart blinds are a great addition to any child’s bedroom. They are perfect for children that aren’t able to reach the window, can improve sleeping routines, and keep prying eyes out of your children’s bedrooms. Controlled via a smartphone app, the blinds are easy to use, and can be set to specific routines that work alongside your children’s sleep routine. They are also compatible with Alexa and Google Home, so can be accessed with voice control- which is also perfect if you want to give your child a bit more responsibility.
Gadget #3- Smart Lullaby:
Trying to get your child down to sleep is not for the faint hearted. Often it can take hours, requiring multiple stories, cuddles and lullabies to be sung. If you’re a busy parent, or one who is ready to make the nighttime routine easier, then a smart lullaby is perfect for you. Smart lullabies can reward your children with pleasant and gentle songs as they sleep, and most come with a sleep tracker so you can monitor how much sleep your little one is getting. The devices have alarm clocks, and an alarm system to let you know when there is movement detected in your child’s bedroom.
Gadget #4- Echo Dot Kid’s Edition:
As children grow older, they tend to ask more questions- as their curiosity expands. With all these questions tend to come a lot of parents wondering how to answer them, or left feeling overwhelmed. The Echo Dot Kid’s Edition provides an advanced solution to this problem. It’s a great device that filters child-friendly content- from answers to questions to removing any explicit music. It can also tell your children stories and teach them new songs, and parents can set time limits in the app.
Gadget #5- Cam Pan:
Every child’s room requires a camera, from the moment your infant arrives home from the hospital to their first few years at school. Having a camera provides peace of mind for parents and allows your children to have independent time without them knowing they are under your watch. The Wyze Cam Pan is child-friendly and parent-approved. The camera has the rotation mode of 260 degrees both left and right- meaning there is nowhere your child won’t be in sight.