The original Ewan does not feature anything like this, although the new Deluxe version does have this technology, which listens out for 4 hours to see if baby wakes up. Light Up The Night Ewan requires 3 X AAA size batteries which are kept in a screwed in section (so that baby can’t get hold of them). Battery life will depend on how much you use the toy and what sort of batteries you use, and some parents have reported that battery life can be very poor, having to change batteries up to every week or so. Ollie the Owl is also a sleep aid for babies. It is battery-powered and provides a night light for your little one. The detail on the owl will captivate your baby’s attention and is soft to the touch. Although this product is a sleep aid, it can easily turn into your child’s favorite toy. Ask any new parent what the most difficult thing they have to overcome is – and the majority of them will say sleep deprivation. Yet the task of settling a new baby into a structured sleep routine can, for many, turn into a nightmare.

Firstly, you'll be pleased to know any one of ewan’s sounds can be selected to play in both normal and smartCRY mode. Press and hold the main button on the pod for 3 seconds, you should hear 1 single beep - this signifies that the sensor is switched ON and ewan is listening. The smartCRY Sensor will listen out for your baby for 4 hours. If your baby stirs then ewan will activate your chosen sound. Once your baby has settled he will listen again for another 4 hours and so on. If your baby does not stir within 4 hours, the smartCRY Sensor will deactivate. To de-activate the smartCRY Sensor, press and hold the button again for 3 seconds, this time you should hear 3 simultaneous beeps - this signifies that the sensor is switched off and ewan is NOT listening. 5 adjusting volume & light It makes my life easier as a mum as I don't need to stop everything I'm doing when my daughter starts to get tired. I just put Ewan either on her pram or cot and play the sound with the heartbeat, and she looks at the light, grabs hold of the foot and slowly falls asleep. It also means that if she wants to listen to the nursery rhymes I don't have to give up my phone and put it near her when she sleeps, as the songs and tunes are already loaded onto her dream sheep. If you haven’t heard of SweetDreamers Ewan The Dream Sheep, you’ve been missing out as it works like a light projector and a soother too! Stand-out features of this baby sleep aid include the light and the Velcro tail, that allows you to attach Ewan to the cot or car seat when on the go. We have actually had two of the dream sheep, as the first one (probably from how much we used it) slowly started not to work – with the buttons on the feet becoming less and less responsive. Other than that we’ve not had any issues at all, and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cute comforter that can stay with the baby as they grow. Tested by mum Sophie Budd for the Mother & Baby Awards 2018: Ollie The Owl is user-friendly. It’s easy to use, and you’re able to control the volume and brightness, making it suitable for both you and your baby. You can choose from low, medium, and high volumes depending on your baby’s sleeping preferences. CrySensor

Which Is The Best?

I would choose this product over similar products on the market, mainly due to how calm and relaxed my four-month-old has been since using it. We have used similar products before this one but since using Ewan, he has slept through more often, and seems a lot more settled. The Velcro tail, to me, is a fantastic feature, as you can securely strap him anywhere, so you know baby is safe. Ewan The Dream Sheep is soft, cute, and newborns and toddlers love it alike. It has a pink light that looks warm, comforting and calming to your baby because it reminds them of their mother’s womb. It works most effectively if the room is dark. You could use rechargeable batteries which would be a bigger upfront investment but would save money in the long run and of course would be better for the environment than single use batteries. Cost We started using Ewan a month ago and it made a real difference pretty much straight away. This little purple sheep is such a comfor to Charlie, it’s like his best friend now, and comforts Charlie all day and night. I’m not going to say this sheep has worked miracles and that Charlie is now sleeping all night through, but he is much more settled and happier at bedtime. The original Ewan toy was purple and white, and later versions include a soft grey and warm brown colour model. This is handy if you want to buy one for different children and don’t want to get them mixed up.

Ollie The Owl is a better sleep aid, mainly because it has the CrySensor feature, uses rechargeable batteries, is more user-friendly, and is a safer product for your baby to be around. Another frustrating point is that Ewan The Dream Sheep cannot use rechargeable batteries and, therefore, you have to buy new ones fairly frequently. It adds up and is quite a nuisance. What Are the Advantages of Ollie the Owl? Adjustable

Thanks to Ollie’s colorful and detailed design, it’ll help your baby’s mental and physical development. Your baby will try to reach out, touch, and stare at Ollie as they grow. I would personally choose this product over others on the market, as I feel that this is the easiest one to use and understand. I haven't seen any other products like this that play both the womb sounds and the music. I love that there is a light on the belly of the dream sheep, as it doubles as a nightlight and is a comfort to my daughter. Grab your pod and open ewan's tummy, locate the two velcro straps. Secure the straps around the pod and insert the pod into ewan's tummy. Fasten ewan's tummy. 3 turn ON/OFF

I have used a different product with my other boy for the past three years and I think I still prefer it in some ways. The other product has stars that project onto the ceiling, which helps him go to sleep as he watches them. I do, however, prefer the range of sounds on Ewan the sheep compared to the other products on the market, as they are more calming and less electronic sounding. I do think the peacefulness of the sounds and the visual aspect Ewan offers are better than all the other products I have seen on the market. However, with the other product I have used being half the price, I‘m not sure which one I would buy, as both have their pros and cons. Overall it is a fantastic product. But which is the best? We’re going to compare both these top selling baby sleep aids to see which one you should choose for your baby. Ewan the Dream Sheep Like Ewan the Dream Sheep, Ollie also has a velcro strap, allowing you to secure it onto handles and bars. The strap is ideal for hanging Ollie onto the crib or your baby’s car seat. Both Ollie and Ewan can be used as a night light. Ewan’s tummy glows with a red light that some mums have said they find a little weird, but if baby is happy, they can live with that! It switches off after 20 minutes to save energy.

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However if you want to try one of these baby sleep aids out for the first time, then Ollie The Owl would seem to be the winner. The main thing that stands out for me is how good it looks – as there’s no plastic in sight and it fits in with my nursery theme really well. It’s also really good that it has different volumes, as I found some alternative products could be a little loud and distracting! It doubles up as a soft toy as well, so when baby is older it can still be used. It’s a really versatile product and has been a lifesaver for us, and helped to avoid many sleepless nights!