After having my second baby, it seemed like all I did was change diapers, wash bottles, and try (often unsuccessfully) to sleep. Meanwhile, my partner and I felt like distant roommates. Trying to rekindle that flame🔥👀 is no small feat. I thought maybe it was just me, but science says we're all in this boat together.
According to a study published in The Journal of Sex Research, new parents' sex lives take a serious hit. The study found that, regardless of a baby’s age, when parents visited the crib during the night more often, it resulted in them having significantly less sex.
More trips to the crib = less private time.
Enter: the Nanit Baby Monitor & App, a total game-changer for my marriage. Let me explain.
1. Nighttime Checks Without Leaving the Bed
Before Nanit, our bedroom routine consisted of sneaking out of bed ninja-style to check on the baby, then crawling back into bed hoping we didn’t wake her up (or each other). Romantic, right? With Nanit, we can see and hear everything through the app without actually moving. That alone reduced our nighttime stress levels, giving us more energy for other activities. (Wink, wink.)
2. No More Panic At Every Sound
One of the biggest barriers to intimacy is feeling like I’m always on-call. Every rustle, every cry makes me leap out of bed like I’m in a baby-saving action movie. Not exactly sexy. But the Nanit monitor had stopped me from checking on the baby every 5 minutes since I can see everything clearly from the app. The app also offers customizable notifications and background audio features that let me listen in whenever I want.
The monitor even tracks their sleep patterns, meaning I’m not just guessing when my little one might actually fall asleep. Knowing I have a window of uninterrupted time? Priceless.
3. Peace of Mind = More Intimacy
Look, parenting comes with a lot of guilt—one of which is feeling like I’m "neglecting" my baby for some grown-up time. But here’s the thing: Nanit’s real-time monitoring has made me feel more secure by getting an alert if my baby stirs or fusses. So, instead of being half-present, I can relax and actually enjoy time with my husband.
4. Better Sleep, Better…Everything
Okay, this one is a no-brainer. Sleep is linked to everything: mood, health, patience, and yes, sex drive. I’ve finally gotten into a regular sleep rhythm thanks to Nanit’s tracking, and it’s like my entire life (and relationship) has leveled up. Being well-rested is bringing back intimacy for me in ways I hadn’t imagined possible.
So, if you’re in the “will-we-ever-have-sex-again” phase of parenting, trust me—there’s hope. The Nanit Baby Monitor is my unexpected wingwoman, and it can be yours too. Here’s to more sleep, more connection, and yes, more sex (when you're ready).
