{"id":4547,"date":"2011-11-12T23:45:46","date_gmt":"2011-11-12T16:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=4547"},"modified":"2011-11-12T23:58:30","modified_gmt":"2011-11-12T16:58:30","slug":"ritmo-music-to-your-unborn-babys-ears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/ritmo-music-to-your-unborn-babys-ears\/","title":{"rendered":"Ritmo &#8211; Music to Your Unborn Baby&#8217;s Ears"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #888888;\">by Lori Cunningham<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>BLACK FRIDAY MONTH! \u00a0<\/strong>November marks the celebration of\u00a0 Black Friday Month. \u00a0Every week we will be announcing another chance to win some fun tech giveaways! \u00a0Be sure to sign up for our e-mail newsletter so you don\u2019t miss out! \u00a0Giveaways going on now: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/11\/05\/dabble-into-a-whole-new-game-of-words\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dabble<\/a> \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/11\/12\/how-to-be-private-on-a-public-computer-kingston-usb-urdrive-giveaway\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kingston urDrive USB thumbdrives<\/a> (very cool).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ahhh, the days of pregnancy&#8230;I still remember them. \u00a0It was such an exciting time, I remember eagerly looking up each week of pregnancy in my <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What to Expect When You&#8217;re Expecting<\/span> book, learning about the fascinating development my baby was going through.<\/p>\n<p>I read that as the baby&#8217;s ears develop, at around 17 weeks of pregnancy, s\/he can hear sounds outside the womb. \u00a0\u00a0I would sing &#8220;Jesus Loves Me&#8221; to both of my in-utero babies, hoping that they would be very familiar with it after they were born. \u00a0Now, I don&#8217;t know if it was my singing (which\u00a0isn&#8217;t so\u00a0great) or the song, but I can remember some rough nights in a hotel where singing &#8220;Jesus Loves Me&#8221; calmed down my\u00a0little baby\u00a0girl when nothing else&#8230;pacifiers, bottles, favorite stuffed animal would work.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I still sing our favorite song to my nearly \u00a0six-year-old boy each night, he loves it.<\/p>\n<p>I recently learned about a product for pregnant mothers that allows them use a personal sound system for their growing baby. \u00a0It&#8217;s called the Ritmo\u00a0audio sound system and it is the best way to safely and effectively play customized music for your in-utero baby.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/11\/12\/ritmo-music-to-your-unborn-babys-ears\/product-page-pic-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4775\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4775 alignright\" title=\"product-page-pic-2\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/11\/product-page-pic-2.jpg?resize=688%2C347&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"688\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/11\/product-page-pic-2.jpg?w=983&amp;ssl=1 983w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/11\/product-page-pic-2.jpg?resize=300%2C151&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Ritmo Pregnancy Sound System<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I had the opportunity to talk with Ritmo&#8217;s founder,\u00a0Oren Oz, via telephone. \u00a0Oz was a first-time father-t0-be \u00a0when his wife told him that she wanted to play music for her growing baby. \u00a0He scoured the marketplace and could not find such a product. \u00a0Being an engineer with a background in research and development, he set out to create the first product to effectively and safely play music for in-utero babies. \u00a0He learned about the importance music has on developing babies and kids in their early years of life. \u00a0Music is not just for entertainment but essential to developing young minds. \u00a0Today, Oz is the father of two kids and the CEO and founder of NUVO group.<\/p>\n<p>More about Ritmo&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ritmo\u00a0Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4772\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial;\" title=\"why-ritmo-pic-3\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/11\/why-ritmo-pic-3.jpg?resize=300%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/11\/why-ritmo-pic-3.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/11\/why-ritmo-pic-3.jpg?w=983&amp;ssl=1 983w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lightweight<\/strong> &#8211; Spandex belt provides gentle and effective support<\/li>\n<li><strong>Washable<\/strong> &#8211; belt can be washed numerous times without loss of elasticity<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handy<\/strong> &#8211; two pockets hold your mp3 player and the Ritmo controller securely<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connectability<\/strong> &#8211; Using a free online service called Nuvo Connect, you can record messages for the baby even if miles away<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technologically sound<\/strong> &#8211; so music is delivered straight to the womb, minimizing sound leakage (we all dislike leakage!)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simultaneous listening<\/strong> &#8211; both mom and baby can enjoy music at the same time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safe controlled environment<\/strong> &#8211; music is automatically adjusted to safe levels for baby listening, despite the volume the mom is listening to<\/li>\n<li><strong>4 Speakers<\/strong> &#8211; 4 speakers are optimally placed so no matter what side you&#8217;re baby is turned to, s\/he will hear the music<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connects to your media<\/strong> &#8211; use your own iPod, Smartphone, computer, and more to listen to whatever music you want to play. \u00a0Add Mozart, lullabies, John Meyer, Beatles, whatever you&#8217;d like!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rechargeable battery<\/strong> &#8211; the rechargeable battery lasts about 15 hours, which most likely means you won&#8217;t need to recharge it but every two weeks. \u00a0It has a fast charge too, it takes only 10 minutes to charge it 70%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><strong>How It Works<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1. \u00a0Place the Ritmo Pregnancy belt around your growing tummy.<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/11\/12\/ritmo-music-to-your-unborn-babys-ears\/attachment\/131316430697\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4773\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4773\" title=\"131316430697\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/11\/131316430697.png?resize=300%2C203&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/11\/131316430697.png?resize=300%2C203&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/11\/131316430697.png?w=398&amp;ssl=1 398w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2. \u00a0Connect your iPod, Smartphone, or MP3 player to the Nuvo Safe &amp; Sound Controller via cable.<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3. \u00a0Place both your music layer and the Safe &amp; Sound controller in the pockets of the pregnancy belt.<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">4. \u00a0Select a song and start enjoying music together with your baby!<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">The Foundations of Ritmo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ritmo was built on these foundations:<\/p>\n<p>1. \u00a0<strong>Safety<\/strong> &#8211; the heart of the Ritmo system is the auditory controller. \u00a0The Safe and Sound system controller learns music from different devices then optimizes the music and sends it through Ritmo&#8217;s 4 speakers.<\/p>\n<p>2. \u00a0<strong>Sound<\/strong> &#8211; babies are moving around in fluid. \u00a0 To ensure a baby hears the music, an upper and lower speaker is placed on both sides of the belt. \u00a0This ensures baby will hear the music despite where s\/he is located.<\/p>\n<p>3. \u00a0<strong>Design and Comfort<\/strong> &#8211; Mom&#8217;s-to-be are busy. \u00a0She needs to be able to do whatever she needs to do &#8211; yoga,\u00a0dishes,\u00a0take care of older siblings &#8211; she needs to be mobile. \u00a0Ritmo uses a fantastic elastic that fits almost all sizes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4774\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial;\" title=\"291290690744\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/11\/291290690744.png?resize=103%2C210&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"103\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/11\/291290690744.png?resize=147%2C300&amp;ssl=1 147w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/11\/291290690744.png?w=175&amp;ssl=1 175w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 103px) 100vw, 103px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Other Uses<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Besides the main benefit of helping to develop a baby&#8217;s mind through the use of music, here are some other innovative ways you can use the Ritmo sound system:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>record a military\u00a0father-to-be&#8217;s\u00a0voice from far\u00a0away<\/li>\n<li>record grandparents&#8217; or other relatives&#8217; voices<\/li>\n<li>record sibling&#8217;s voices<\/li>\n<li>record your voice reading a favorite book you&#8217;d like the baby to hear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">What About After the Baby is Born?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div>Music is crucial in the first 5 years of a person&#8217;s life. \u00a0Recognizing this, Nuvo has created a new product called Groovio which continues the influence of music up to the age of 5. \u00a0After you&#8217;re done using the Ritmo sound system, simply take the Sound and Safe controller and plug it into the Groovio system, which is a safe all enclosed portable sound system designed to for children at any age or stage.<a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/11\/12\/ritmo-music-to-your-unborn-babys-ears\/groovio-slideshow-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4776\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4776 aligncenter\" title=\"groovio-slideshow-2\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/11\/groovio-slideshow-2.jpg?resize=688%2C347&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"688\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/11\/groovio-slideshow-2.jpg?w=983&amp;ssl=1 983w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/11\/groovio-slideshow-2.jpg?resize=300%2C151&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/11\/12\/ritmo-music-to-your-unborn-babys-ears\/groovio-slideshow-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4776\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Groovio can be attached to the stroller, crib, car, and more (attachment will be available for $10) to play great sounds for your baby. \u00a0Groovio can also be used alone as a toy. \u00a0There are no exposed wires. \u00a0Both your MP3 player and the Safe and Sound controller are locked inside the Groovio, protected from your young child. \u00a0The outside is kid-safe as well, designed for kids &#8211; materials, even antennas are safe for kids.\u00a0 Kids want textile and visual stimulation &#8211; Groovio takes care of this.<\/div>\n<div>What makes Groovio even more fun are the different personalities you can buy for Groovio. \u00a0There will be five available (like a lion, cat, pig, rabbit) at first, but there are 35 more in development. \u00a0Personalities will range from $15-$35 each.<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">How To Buy<\/span><\/h2>\n<div>The Ritmo Pregnancy Kit can be purchased directly through Nuvo for $179.oo. \u00a0Groovio can be purchased for $79. \u00a0However, if you already own the Ritmo Pregnancy Kit or buy one within the next few months, Nuvo is offering a great deal right now. \u00a0Because you already own the Safe and Sound controller, you can get a Groovio for only $9! \u00a0This is a limited time offer and only available through their ernsite.<\/div>\n<div>Use coupon code: <strong>Groovio Promo<\/strong> when buying the Groovio.<\/div>\n<div>Amazon.com sells the Ritmo Pregnancy Kit for $132.57 plus free shipping. \u00a0Because Groovio is a new product, it is not yet available on Amazon.com. \u00a0Sign up here to be notified of when Groovio will be available.<\/div>\n<div>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Win It!<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Would you love to try out Ritmo for yourself or think it&#8217;s the perfect baby gift for a relative or friend? \u00a0Enter to win a<a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/11\/12\/ritmo-music-to-your-unborn-babys-ears\/attachment\/401290976559\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4771\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4771 alignright\" title=\"401290976559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/11\/401290976559.jpg?resize=274%2C259&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"274\" height=\"259\" \/><\/a> Ritmo Pregnancy kit, valued at $179!<\/p>\n<p><strong>TO ENTER<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill out the form below. \u00a0One entry per person.<\/li>\n<li>Only USA addresses please.<\/li>\n<li>The contest ends November 30th, 12am PST.<\/li>\n<li>The winner will 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