8mo old loves it!
I was curious if my baby would be too young for the stories to soothe him and I was happily surprised that he loves them! We use them for nap and bedtime and he is asleep within 5-10minutes! I love having this consistency in our routine that I also get to enjoy. It really adds a level of peace to my day that I didn’t know even I needed! Highly recommend!
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Favourite part of bedtime
We’ve been using this since the day it was released, every night it is my 3yo’s favourite part of bedtime. She loves the stories, music, and custom options. She especially loves being able to select her avatar when we open the app. Couldn’t do bedtime without this app, highly recommend.
Glitchy - creates more problems at bedtime occasionally
When we first got the app, it was great. It has helped with bedtime some. However, most nights I have to restart the app 3-5 times before the stories finally load. By that time, my toddler is wound up and frustrated that “stories” aren’t working.
Also, not a fan of having to select her age every day to sort the stories even after clicking her profile. Maybe future updates have age attached to profile so the stories auto sort.
Overall, the stories have helped how much energy bedtime takes but could use improvement.
Also, not a fan of having to select her age every day to sort the stories even after clicking her profile. Maybe future updates have age attached to profile so the stories auto sort.
Overall, the stories have helped how much energy bedtime takes but could use improvement.
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Good idea but overhyped
I was really looking forward to trialing this (thank goodness for the 7 days free trial!) after seeing so many amazing reviews from Heysleepybaby. The first night we used it, my toddler did fall asleep within 5 mins, but then again, he was already very tired. The 2nd night, he was distracted by my phone being on so it took a bit of effort to calm him down to sleep. Once I played the stories, this time it took him 15 mins to sleep, which was fine, but again he was very tired already. Didn’t use it the 3rd night and by the 4th night, I’ve been logged out automatically and it says my email address doesn’t exist. I tried many times and eventually decided to sign up again - and it didn’t let me!
Again, thank goodness for the free trial as I was actually thinking about purchasing it if it really worked! But obviously would’ve wasted my money if it then decided to log me out and not being about to do anything to get back in!
Another thing - which is a personal opinion - is that I can’t stand the tone of one of the reader’s voice. Her voice is really soothing but the tone is so strange I just couldn’t stop focusing on it.
Again, thank goodness for the free trial as I was actually thinking about purchasing it if it really worked! But obviously would’ve wasted my money if it then decided to log me out and not being about to do anything to get back in!
Another thing - which is a personal opinion - is that I can’t stand the tone of one of the reader’s voice. Her voice is really soothing but the tone is so strange I just couldn’t stop focusing on it.
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So grateful for this app!
Bedtime used to be challenging with that feeling of needing my child to go from 100 to 0 in a matter of minutes and it was straining. Since we’ve incorporated using Goldminds into our bedtime routine, I swear our lives are changed. Not only does my child request a “sleep story” every night, but she truly enjoys them. Using Goldminds has helped us create a consistent and predictable bedtime routine that follows us even on vacation. The narrator’s voice is calming, the app is so user friendly, and we’re seeing growth in our child’s self regulation skills during bedtime but also in other parts of her day now too. THANK YOU to the creators of this app - we highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
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This app is GOLD!
I cannot say enough good things! My kids (ages 5 and 2) have been loving the bedtime stories. Our two year old is especially challenging to get to wind down and rest but these stories have her falling asleep in about 10 minutes. The stories are so sweet and fun to listen to, I find myself relaxed and enjoying them too. This app would be so helpful to all parents and I think all ages would enjoy it!
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Wow Wow Wow
My 2.5 year old has been working through a major sleep regression for several weeks now. She would get so worked up at bedtime that she would vomit from the screaming and anxiety. We were at a loss for how to help her. This app has been magical. She loves the stories and she falls asleep calmly and happily while listening. I cannot recommend highly enough.
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Magic for my 1.5 year old
My 1.5 year old is not a great sleeper and can give me a run for my money. Every time I use this app, she falls asleep in minutes. She seems to find it so soothing! The songs and stories are so calming. My 3.5 year old likes it too and requests a story each night!
Just giving 4 stars instead of 5 because the app is in its early stages and has some little bugs. Also it may be the overachiever in me, but I don’t love that you don’t get credit for listening unless you listen to the whole story or music file. Sometimes my daughter falls asleep 3 to 5 minutes in and I want the app to acknowledge we used it and it was so effective we didn’t have to listen to the whole thing 😂
Just giving 4 stars instead of 5 because the app is in its early stages and has some little bugs. Also it may be the overachiever in me, but I don’t love that you don’t get credit for listening unless you listen to the whole story or music file. Sometimes my daughter falls asleep 3 to 5 minutes in and I want the app to acknowledge we used it and it was so effective we didn’t have to listen to the whole thing 😂
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Solo Parenting Life Saver
I have a 20 month old and a 3 month old. My husband had to travel for work this week and I was dreading it… he’s been doing bedtime for the 20 month old nightly since the newborn arrived and also cosleeps with him for most the night. Night one, my toddler fell asleep easily in the car but the three month old wouldn’t calm down. Turned on a story and she was calm in 30s, passed out within a few minutes. Both kids transferred easily! Night two, toddler wouldn’t fall asleep in the car and was very restless listening to the Taylor swift method in his bed - switched to a story and he was asleep before it could transition to music. The baby then fell asleep too while listening to the music! Even though I was dreading solo nights, I was excited to try these stories and they did not disappoint! So so grateful!
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This thing is gold
We’ve been using this for a couple weeks. I will say it was not a magic fix the first use. But within a week, we found our grove. She listens to it in the car on an old iPhone we have (thankful for the family sharing aspect on Apple!), I just have to turn my hotspot on to connect to the internet. She LOVES the personalized stories. And we listen to one of the bedtime stories nightly and she’s asleep before it’s over.
My daughter Is 4.5. I am happy to comfort her to sleep as long as she wants, but I was tired of 90 minute bedtimes. Now we do teeth, 2 books, and pick a story. I connect it to her Alexa and away we go. I have to make sure I have my headphones on and listening to something else or I’ll fall asleep right with her! Lol.
My daughter Is 4.5. I am happy to comfort her to sleep as long as she wants, but I was tired of 90 minute bedtimes. Now we do teeth, 2 books, and pick a story. I connect it to her Alexa and away we go. I have to make sure I have my headphones on and listening to something else or I’ll fall asleep right with her! Lol.
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