There are several different methods for easing your child to sleep, from books that make them feel tired [1] to long, relaxing bedtime routines [2] that calm them down. Although different methods work for different families, the Lulla Doll [3] may be the closest thing so far to a universal answer to the question, "How do I get my child to fall asleep and stay asleep?"
Eyrún Eggertsdóttir, a mom of two little boys who studied psychology, created Lulla — a cuddly, plush doll that helps ease children to sleep through calming breathing and heartbeat sounds — and demand has skyrocketed. The initial release of the first 5,000 unisex dolls sold out right away, and a bidding war on eBay [4] pushed the price of one doll from its usual $71 to a hefty $350.
Due to the overwhelming response, Eyrún is now working harder than ever to get the seemingly magical Lulla [5] doll — which has been said to work like a charm but sounds a bit like Darth Vader — out to other families that need it. Watch the video above to learn more about Lulla, and preorder your doll on Indiegogo [6].