ewan (yes, he has a name) is not just a cute soft toy - he is also a clever sleep aid that plays soothing sounds to help lull restless babies and toddlers to sleep. Unlike the traditional mobiles that play lullabies, ewan uses sounds and light to replicate the experience a baby would have in the womb, making for an easier transition from womb to world.

I gave ewan to my nephew when he was a few weeks old and we found the combination of the soft pink light and the real heartbeat sound (similar to that of a sonogram) helped settle him even at his most restless times. There is also the option of harp, rain and vacuum sounds (which has proved most popular with my friend’s toddler) to mix things up as they get older. ewan can attach securely to the crib but is also portable, so he can keep your baby company on car journeys or in the push chair - you can even attach a dummy to his tail! ewan will gently fade out and switch off after 20 minutes, which research has suggested is the optimum amount of time a baby requires to fall asleep. However, there have been times when my nephew would start to stir once ewan switched off, and someone would have to enter the room to switch it on again, which then disturbed him further. It would help if there was on option to change ewan to continuous play. Another thing that could become a problem is that, due to the battery pack, it is only surface washable, so if this does become my nephew’s favourite toy it could become a bit of a mess in the future.

Sweetdreamers have managed to combine a sleep aid, soft toy, comforter and night light, all into a beautifully designed, reasonably priced product that both mother and child will adore. It has a few flaws, however, that would stop me from buying another. RRP £29.99

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3.8 Out of 5

Pros

Comforting for baby (and parents)

Nightlight

Portable

Cons

Drains batteries quickly

No option of playing sounds longer than 20 minutes

Only surface washable