Why I Love It: The Smart Monitor That Helped Ease My “First Time Mom Panic"

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Why did she get it?

Babies make all kinds of unexpected noises—squeals, grunts and little gasps—that might seem alarming if you’re not used to them. It’s no surprise that new parents often second-guess what’s normal and start searching for answers. That’s why gear that offers a little extra reassurance is always high on their "want" list.

For Alex Drummond, a first-time mom, that meant registering for the Owlet Dream Duo 2 Smart Baby Monitor. 

“I’d seen people rave about the Owlet sock, and I wasn't 100% sure if we would need it,” she said. “But it was one of one of those things that I threw on [my registry] and said, ‘If someone wants to get me it, it'll be nice to have.’”

In parent circles, the Owlet sock—which is FDA-cleared—is known for its real-time health readings, similar to what you might get at a doctor’s office (think: baby’s pulse rate and oxygen level). Together with the Owlet Cam 2, it notifies caregivers whenever baby needs their attention and streams HD video over WiFi for a deeper look at baby’s well-being. 

“I didn't realize how much of an everyday staple it would be for our household,” Drummond said. “To have it on hand on those nights where she's breathing kind of funny or making funny noises, it’s just nice to have the peace of mind.” 

Why does she love it?

At around 2 months old, her daughter Sophia came down with her first fever. After they came home from the doctor, Drummond relied on Owlet’s health notifications for reassurance that her baby was okay. 

“I don't know what we would have done without the sock,” she said. “I probably would have been an anxious mess…it helped us in the following days just having peace of mind that she was recovering.” 

Here’s what else made the Owlet Dream Duo 2 helpful for her family: 

• Live HD monitor feed: “I love having the smart monitor stream conveniently on my phone to check whenever I’m curious how she’s doing. When I first put her down, I find myself looking at it pretty often, and then, as she falls into a deeper sleep, I rely more on the notifications to alert me if she cries. I also love the ability to capture cute screenshots of her sleeping!” 

• Real-time alerts: “The alerts give me tons of peace of mind knowing that I don’t always have to be laser-focused on the monitor stream. I can watch a show with my hubby and fully enjoy it, knowing that I’ll get notified of any cries.”

• Easy to use: “I was surprised how easy [the Owlet sock] is to put on. It has two Velcro straps, and I feel like if you are able to put those on correctly, it stays on pretty well. And honestly, you can put it on super quick, even if she's kicking or crying or whatever it may be.”

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Who would she recommend it to?

The Owlet Dream Duo 2 has become a staple for Drummond—she uses it for daytime naps and during the night—and, according to her, it’s put some of that “first-time mom panic” to rest.

“I feel like every first-time mom shines their flashlight on their baby in the middle of the night to see if she's still breathing,” she said. “But just being able to see all the stats is great. I’m definitely going to recommend Owlet to any of my new mom friends or family that deal with any postpartum anxiety. It just gives so much peace of mind knowing that your precious baby is being monitored so well! It helps us sleep so much better at night.”

Want to know more about the Owlet Dream Duo 2 Smart Baby Monitor? Take a look at Alex’s review here. 

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