The author shares their experience as a tech columnist while preparing for parenthood, noting that even top-rated baby gear often failed their specific needs. For instance, a recommended stroller was unsuitable for their bumpy neighborhood, and an expensive bassinet did not soothe their baby. By recognizing their particular challenges and adapting their approach to baby products, they found success. The narrative highlights that while certain baby products can be celebrated by some parents, they may not work for every family, suggesting a more individualistic perspective on baby gear choices.
My highs and lows with baby tech may not be every parent's experience. But the lessons I learned from my misadventures, from internet-controlled night lights to nanny cams, should be universally applicable.
Even though I had picked a top-rated stroller, its wheels were inadequate for our neighborhood's pothole-riddled streets. The electronic bottle warmer was too slow at heating up milk for our vocal newborn.
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