When Ramadan begins, some parents may be concerned about maintaining the sleep patterns of their infants and young children. While the Holy Month is marked by spiritual contemplation, fasting, and heightened devotion, the importance of maintaining proper nutrition and sufficient sleep for children should also not be overlooked. Amidst the observances and festivities, parents are tasked with delicately balancing the demands of fasting with the vital needs of their young family members.
Below is our shortlist of the best-in-market buys for prime feeding and quality sleep this Ramadan:
The Stokke Sleepi bed
The Stokke Sleepi bed is a leading bed for little ones and enables maximum air circulation for comfortable sleep. The shape is inspired by Mom’s belly and surrounds the baby like a cocoon, where the bed grows with the child. From birth to about 6 months, the Stokke® Sleepi™ Mini is used as a baby bed or bassinet. With the extension kit the bed transforms it into the larger bed, where the child can have sound sleep up until 5 years – this means a safe and familiar sleeping environment is maintained. A premium purchase that is an investment encouraging quality sleep, the crib can improve the quality of sleep for little ones during the holy month and throughout the year.
Suitable for: New-born to age of 5
Prices: Starts from 1, 859 AED
Where to buy: Mothercare, Mumzworld, Mom Store, Baby store
Stokke Tripp Trapp chair
The iconic Tripp Trapp chair that was invented by Peter Opsvik in 1972 has a timeless, chic design made from European beech and oak woods. The level of comfort encourages longer periods of time at the table for little ones with families during iftars and suhoors and fosters closer connections and bonds with family members. Mealtimes are a time for children to develop their curiosity that then empowers them to become confident learners in life. Boasting comfort at mealtimes throughout Ramadan and beyond, the chair seat and footplates are fully adjustable to accommodate growing babies. The Tripp Trapp is ergonomic and gives children an enjoyable and positive sitting experience that is perfect for iftars at home.
Suitable for: New-born to adults
Prices: Starts from 1, 199 AED
Where to buy: Mamas & Papas, Mumzworld, Mom Store, Amazon, FirstCry
Ergobaby Aura Wrap – new sustainable kit for new-borns
Designed for slow days and fourth-trimester bonding, Aura Wrap is soft and supportive – perfect for keeping a little one close and cozy throughout the tender new-born phase. Available in new sustainably sourced knit fabric, the Aura Wrap is intelligently designed for new-born closeness (repetitive), with breathable, cuddly and elastic fabric in sling shape. The Aura Wrap ensures ergonomic weight distribution, encouraging the M-shape leg position to benefit baby’s hip health. All to be considered for optimum sleep and baby health during the month of Ramadan.
Suitable for: New-borns and up to 11.3kilos in weight
Prices: 359 AED
Where to buy: Mumzworld, Firstcry, Amazon.ae
Beaba Babycook Express
The Babycook Express by Beaba is an eco-friendly food processor and cooker that can be used by families during Ramadan to prepare healthy, home-made meals whilst preserving all nutrients and flavours, where a gentle steam mode ensures food is ready in less than 15 minutes. The Babycook Express allows parents to easily prepare nutritious meals during the pre-dawn Suhoor and evening Iftar meals, when time is limited. The Babycook Express uses 30% less water and electricity consumption and produces 23% fewer CO2 emissions.
Suitable for: All ages
Prices: 999 AED
Where to buy: Mumzworld, First Cry, Amazon, Noon, Elli Junior
4moms Mamaroo multi-motion baby swing
When bought the Mamaroo soon becomes part of the household support system for every family, which features five parent-inspired motions to gently soothe little ones when they can’t be in their parents arms. Perfect for use during the holy month, the new smart-home features such as Bluetooth and voice control compatibility, with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, allows the MamaRoo to seamless integrate into homes and become an adaptable, hands-free, soothing solution for babies at home.
Suitable for: The MamaRoo® Multi-Motion Baby Swing™ is intended for use until your little one reaches a maximum of 11.3 kg or attempts to climb out (approximately 9 months), whichever comes first.
Prices: 1499 AED
Where to buy: Momstore, Mumzworld, Amazon
