Introducing Ruggie, touted as the “ultimate alarm clock,” which bears an uncanny resemblance to the reality of parenting. While not designed with this intention, its features are remarkably similar to the chaotic mornings that come with having children.
The makers of Ruggie claim it to be the best alarm clock on the market, and it indeed boasts innovative technology. Rather than resting conveniently on your nightstand, this memory foam-covered clock sits on the floor, resembling a bathroom scale. Why the floor? Because you need to turn it off using your feet. That’s right—you must get out of bed to silence the beeping. No more mindlessly hitting the snooze button! With Ruggie, to deactivate the alarm, you must stand on it for a full three seconds. By then, you’re likely to be a bit annoyed and semi-awake, which is a far cry from the usual scenario where you drift back into slumber.
Moreover, the absence of a snooze option means you can’t just press a button and return to dreamland for another 45 minutes. Instead, you’re urged to embrace the day early, and as an added bonus, once you turn off the alarm, motivational messages greet you.
If you find yourself intrigued, there are still 53 days remaining to support Ruggie’s Kickstarter campaign, which has already surpassed its $36,000 goal. But let’s consider who might benefit most from this device: expectant parents.
As I explored the campaign and watched the promotional video, I couldn’t help but draw parallels to my own mornings. The requirement to physically get out of bed to silence the alarm is a familiar struggle. By the time my children were walking, they had mastered the art of coaxing me out of bed at the crack of dawn, often just to escape their chatter long enough to start brewing my coffee.
The lack of a snooze button means you can’t sneak in a few more minutes of sleep without risking a chaotic morning. This mirrors the reality of trying to grab a few extra z’s while your little ones run amok in their pajamas. Sure, you might catch an additional five minutes, but you could also miss the spectacle of Timmy spilling cereal everywhere or wreaking havoc in the bathroom when left unsupervised.
For anyone expecting their first child, Ruggie could serve as a fantastic introduction to the new parenting lifestyle. It’s a straightforward lesson that your mornings—and life—will no longer revolve around your desires. When you have kids, you’re awake when they are, with no easy “off” switch.
And as for those motivational messages? Perhaps, for practice, consider programming it to say, “Mommy, I pooped on the floor, the chair, and even the cat.” It’s a humorous heads-up for your friends about the joyful challenges awaiting them.
In conclusion, Ruggie might just be the perfect gift for new parents, encapsulating the essence of morning chaos that comes with children. For further insights into the journey of parenthood, check out this authority on prenatal testing, and this excellent resource for pregnancy and home insemination. And if you’re looking to boost your fertility, visit makeamom.com for helpful supplements.