Ah, the joys of modern parenting! You brought home a baby, not a covert government experiment. But somewhere between the smart crib that rocks your infant to sleep and the pacifier that reports temperature, you now have a nursery that looks like NASA’s command center. And at the heart of it all? The Nanit. The baby monitor that knows more about your child than you do… and possibly more than it should.

This is such a common question, I get asked it all the time when consulting with clients about sleep changes and safe sleep environments. The crib bumper usage is confusing as they have been used for years previously. We are currently advised to NOT to use them, but they are still available for purchase and are often on show in stores, when looking to purchase your nursery set up. Let’s dive into this a little deeper -