Could your baby’s first words be: “Turn down that music, I’m trying to sleep!”

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 Netcast 1083

Many people believe you can jumpstart your baby's “smarts” by letting them listen to music while they’re still in the womb. If you want to try that theory out on your unborn child, Ritmo offers a complete audio system that can delivery safe sound to prenatal listeners and their moms. Anything you can play on your mp3 player can be played for your baby. And that’s because this system uses your mp3 player, or another other music device with a headphone jack. It enables mom and baby to share the same sensory and emotional experience. Ritmo says that research has demonstrated that reactive listening begins at 16 weeks. Moreover, scientists have found that babies exposed to music in-utero displayed advanced intelligence, coordination, and learning abilities.  (Most likely does not include listening to the Daily Giz Wiz!) They've also found that listening to soothing music calms the baby. The main component of the Ritmo system is a lightweight, woven Spandex belt. It’s adjustable so you can wear it relaxing, at work, or working out. Two convenient side pockets hold the Ritmo Audio Controller and your personal MP3 player for a completely hands-free sound experience. Specially engineered speakers minimize sound leakage to the youngest listeners. Plug your MP3 into Ritmo’s Micro Audio Controller and set the level of surround sound you enjoy; Ritmo takes care of the baby’s safe listening, continuously adjusting the volume to optimal fetal levels. Two separate stereo speaker sets deliver your chosen sound to baby in an optimally balanced way no matter where your baby is situated in your womb. Speakers & electronics are removable so the belt can be washed. Ritmo says the internal battery will last approximately 5 hours after it’s fully charged. Under $100.

 http://www.thinkgeek.com/geek-kids/newborn-infant/b723

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