Tech you should add to your baby registry for under $100
Even if money is tight, there are some great tech deals you don't want to miss
Let’s go over some of the best tech deals for parents for under $100. These are key items to consider adding to any registry for their function an affordability.
MomCozy S9 Pro ($65 for single)
I’ve tried the MomCozy S9 pump (review to come) and it’s surprisingly comfortable, quiet enough, and user-friendly. The pump fits right in your bra and you can walk around without spilling milk or covering up for visitors. The pump only runs for about 15 minutes before you have to restart it, but the user interface is easy and the pump can be restarted quickly. One surrogate social media influencer — We Are Dan and Sam — I follow swears by it (granted she was sponsored for this post but she was already using their pump).
BabyBella wireless pump ($45 for double)
The BabyBella has been blowing up the internet and my Facebook feed. A few exclusive pumpers swear by it. They say the suction and their milk output is on par with more expensive models and they aren’t tethered to a pump. However, this does use more traditional flanges so you’ll have to use a pumping bra and keep your shirt off your chest.
Wyze Cam v3 security camera ($32)
Security cameras are typically less expensive than baby room-specific monitors and that comes with its pros and cons. It’s going to be much more cost-effective to have a live view of your child’s room. On the downside, it might not have as many bells and whistles. Like many security cameras, it requires a subscription for features like cloud video storage to save camera footage. Some users also reported weaker WiFi connection than other brands. The camera can connect to Amazon Alexa devices.
This WiFi-connected camera comes with all the typical features you’d want to see in a baby camera like night vision, HD quality footage, and two-way audio, 130-degree wide angle viewing, and it comes with some extra features you wouldn’t otherwise get, like sound and motion alerts and color-filled nightvision. Just be careful not to hit the “siren” button from the mobile app.
Google Nest ($99)
Google's Nest gives you all the typical features you’d expect from a Google device. The camera footage quality is HD, its night vision is black and white, the wide angle gives you 139-degree views, it has two-way communication, and it can connect to Google Home and Amazon Alexa devices.
The camera can connect via WiFi or bluetooth, and motion and sound detection means you can get alerts if your baby is crying (or review the footage from the night before from when sound/motion was noticed). You can use these features to talk to your baby on your Google Home, for example.
Hatch Rest ($70)
I’ve written about the Hatch Rest and how I used it to transition my son from his crib into a toddler bed successfully. Now at almost 4 years old, the Hatch is part of our nightly routine and functions not only as a soothing sound machine but gives visual cues to my son about when to wind down and when it’s OK to get a little crazy.
This functions as a sound machine for young babies, a “wind down” timer and “ok to wake” reminder for toddlers, and a nightlight or alarm clock for your big kids. The Hatch is programmable with daily schedules for the light and sound features and can be controlled via bluetooth from your smartphone.
MomCozy sound machine ($40)
This sound machine from MomCozy is nearly identical to the Hatch Rest. I’ll be doing a side-by-side comparison in the future, but for now, just know that this seems to be a clear knockoff of the Hatch Rest and attempts to replicate all of its features.
I love the tech suggestions for baby registries under $100. So many great options to make parenting easier and more affordable! Impressive work! 👏👶