Shusher
Shusher
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Overview
Overview
The Baby Shusher is a revolutionary tool for parents that uses rhythmic shushing noises to help soothe your baby. Made popular by Dr. Harvey Karp, the Baby Shusher draws on ancient, time-tested practices to stop baby from crying by engaging the natural calming reflex of your baby to mesmerise them into a sleep state.
Baby Shusher uses a rhythmic "Shhh" sound to break a baby's crying spell. For newborn babies, this mimics life in the womb where babies hear tons of sounds throughout the day. It's much more effective than just using white noise.
The sound can be set for 15 or 30 minutes, depending on your baby's needs. Simply twist the top section to select the time you want.
The Baby Shusher is wireless and portable, so it goes anywhere baby goes. Each device comes with a handy wrist strap making it easier to carry or tether to the car seat, and is ready to use right out of the box with 2 AA Duracell® Batteries.
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Key Features
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Technical Specification
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Delivery and Returns
- Delivery: Free within NZ on orders over $130 (excluding bulky items) or $8 standard shipping
- Returns: Accepted within 14 days of receipt with proof of purchase
- Some items are excluded from returns including sale items, hardware, car seats, prams, monitors and personal items - please click here for the full list.
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