I took sleep for granted pre-momhood. Only after having a kid did I realize how precious, fleeting and essential a night of unconsciousness is. I reviewed the Restore 2 from Hatch and was impressed with its mix of sleep sounds, sunlight alarm and intriguing original content. One of my wishes after using the second-gen device was for easier-to-use controls on the alarm clock itself — and that’s one of the upgrades in the Hatch Restore 3. You still program the device within the Hatch app, but the improved buttons and dial let you control things afterwards, without having to bring a sleep-destroying phone into the bedroom.
There’s a vast array of “rest” and “rise” content, including sleep stories, wake-up pep talks, stretching exercises, night music and, of course, white noise sounds. If you know a mom who’s wished for better sleep, this may help. Just note that there’s a $6 monthly subscription required to access all the content, but I personally found it to be worth it. — A.S.
