Skip Hop Cry-Activated Soother Toy - Unicorn

The Skip Hop Cry-Activated Soother Toy Unicorn uses a built-in microphone to detect when baby cries or fusses and automatically activates soothing sounds to help settle baby without parent intervention. This responsive technology is ideal for placing on the outside of a cot, moses basket or pram, providing a hands-free settling solution for tired parents. The magical unicorn design is enchanting for little ones and parents alike, and the soother serves dual purpose as both a functional settling tool and a charming nursery decoration when not in use.

The Skip Hop Cry-Activated Soother Toy Unicorn plays calming sounds including white noise and soothing tones proven to help settle and calm babies. White noise mimics the constant sounds babies heard in the womb, making it particularly effective for newborns transitioning to the outside world. The soother activates automatically in response to baby's cries and plays for a set duration designed to give baby enough sound support to settle, then switches off to conserve battery power. Volume levels are appropriate for nursery use and safe for baby's hearing.

The Skip Hop Cry-Activated Soother Toy Unicorn is suitable from birth and provides the most benefit during the newborn stage and early months when babies are working on developing their own self-settling skills. The responsive cry-activation means the soother provides support when baby actually needs it rather than running continuously, which helps baby begin to associate their own sound-making with a soothing response. Many parents use this type of soother as part of a broader sleep and settling strategy through the first 6 to 12 months.

The Skip Hop Cry-Activated Soother Toy Unicorn attaches to the outside of a cot railing, moses basket or pram frame using a clip or hook system. Safe sleep guidelines for infants recommend keeping the sleep space clear of soft toys and additional items, so placing the soother on the outside of the cot where it can still hear and respond to baby is the recommended approach. The clip is secure during use and easy for parents to detach and move when transferring baby to a different sleep location such as from the cot to the pram.

The Skip Hop Cry-Activated Soother Toy Unicorn is a beautiful and highly practical baby shower gift that stands out from the typical soft toy or clothing gift. The unicorn design is universally beloved, and the cry-activated technology provides real, tangible help to new parents navigating the challenge of newborn settling. It is a product that gets used from the very first night home from hospital. Skip Hop was founded in New York in 2003 and is trusted by parents globally. Free shipping is available on qualifying orders at Peekaboo Baby.