Before becoming a mother, I never truly appreciated the value of sleep. However, after having a child, I came to realize just how vital, fleeting, and precious a good night’s rest is. I had the opportunity to review the Restore 2 from Hatch and was impressed by its unique blend of sleep sounds, sunrise alarm, and original content. One of my requests after using the second-generation device was for more user-friendly controls on the alarm clock itself, and I’m pleased to see that this upgrade has been implemented in the Hatch Restore 3. Although you still need to program the device using the Hatch app, the enhanced buttons and dial enable you to control it afterwards without having to bring a phone into the bedroom, which can disrupt your sleep.

The device offers an extensive range of “rest” and “rise” content, including sleep stories, wake-up motivational talks, stretching exercises, night music, and white noise sounds. If you know a mom who’s struggling with sleep, this might be just what she needs. Please note that a $6 monthly subscription is required to access all the content, but in my opinion, it’s well worth the investment. — A.S.