When expecting a little one, we embrace a series of lifestyle changes: we pop prenatal vitamins, say goodbye to fitted pants, and endure nine long months without our favorite cocktails or uninterrupted sleep. All in the name of giving our babies the best start possible, of course. But just how far are we willing to go? Where do we draw the line? For me, that line is firmly established at inserting speakers into our vaginas to play music for our unborn children.
Enter the BabyPod, a peculiar little device that lets you plug a speaker into your iPhone (or any music-playing gadget) and insert it into your vagina like a tampon, all so your fetus can enjoy some tunes. Yes, you read that right.
While the BabyPod creators claim that research from the Institut Marquès shows fetuses can hear sounds as early as 16 weeks and that music stimulates their developing brains, I can’t help but wonder if our babies might actually prefer the muffled sounds of life in utero. Do we really need to create a nightclub atmosphere for them in there?
This tiny speaker system, which retails for $135—making it the most extravagant and least absorbent tampon you could ever buy—comes in a vibrant pink hue (because, of course, it’s designed for women) and includes auxiliary headphones, a case, and a satin storage bag. Because if you’re going to have a speaker in your vagina, it should definitely come with some style.
Sure, if this is your thing, go for it! But let’s be honest, it’s a rather amusing concept. Who knows, maybe a decade down the line, all babies will be fluent in multiple languages and have an appreciation for classical music, thanks to their prenatal playlists. But would they really prefer that over the natural sounds of life?
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In summary, while the BabyPod might seem like the next must-have baby shower gift for some, let’s remember that our babies might not need a private concert in utero. The sounds they hear might be just fine without the extra amplification.
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