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Cradlewise Smart Convertible Crib and Crib (8/10, WIRED recommends) has all the tools built in: a baby monitor, a bounce function, a sound machine — oh, and AI that learns and responds to your baby’s sleep patterns. If your little one starts to make noise or move, Cradlewise responds by kicking on the bouncer or sound machine (or both!), which means less interference with your baby’s sleep and hopefully more sleep for you. You can customize the intensity of the bounce, sound machine noise, and volume through the Cradlewise app, so even with the help of AI, I still feel in control of my newborn’s experience. Bouncing has been the key to calming him down when he surprises himself Moro reflex.

Even with all the bells and whistles, Cradlewise manages to be the simple way to a smart bed. The bounce machine and sound functions are designed to respond as a parent would, so it is not constant and only works when your baby needs to be soothed back to sleep. If your baby seems to be protesting sleep, the bed will respond by increasing the bouncing motion and volume. When you return to sleep, all functions are turned off.

Meanwhile, the app acts as a baby monitor in bed. You can minimize it on your phone while browsing other apps, so the screen is always on your screen. The built-in baby monitor isn’t the best quality, but I still found it adequate as a worried first-time mom. You can share and control the app with your partner or loved ones.

Cradlewise sounds like an answer to Snow Popularitybelow, which for a long time was the only smart option you could turn to. While Cradlewise costs more – with a retail price of US$1,999 Snow $1695although both often have sales – not only does it come with more built-ins, but it can also be used by your child for a longer period, as it can convert into a crib. It can also handle small children up to 33 pounds. It doesn’t have any subscription fees like the Snoo, and doesn’t require you to wrap it in a special sleeping bag to use it. Overall, it’s an investment that will last longer. —Tyler Sheen

This crib can convert to a crib and can be used up to 24 months or when your baby weighs up to 33 lbs.