This Alexa-powered device to make babies, parents sleep better

SAN FRANCISCO: If your toddler is unable to sleep, here comes an Alexa-enabled smart device called Hatch Rest that helps soothe babies – and their parents too – into a better night sleep. The current product lineup includes the Rest, the Alexa-enabled Rest+ for babies and kids and the Restore for adults. The Rest Mini was launched in January 2021. “Rest for babies is our big product, but adults need their sleep, too, so interest in Restore has been tremendous,” said Hatch CEO Ann Crady Weiss. In developing Rest and other products, Weiss listened to parents and she discovered they wanted hands-free help. After releasing Rest, customers started asking specifically for voice control of the devices. “Voice resonates with everyone because it makes their lives easier,” said Weiss.