About a year ago we wrote about Sproutling, a baby monitor that does a lot more than just transmit audio from where a child is sleeping. It was still in development then, but the company behind the product is now taking pre-orders for the just about ready to ship device.
The system works using a sensor that wraps around the baby’s leg above the ankle. The attachment then monitors the motion and position of the child, skin temperature, and even the heart rate. The device communicates wirelessly with a smartphone, raising alarms when parameters fall outside of pre-defined limits. The sensor comes with three different sized bands, allowing for continued use of the Sproutling as the child grows. Here’s a promo video introducing the Sproutling:
Flashback: Sproutling’s Wearable Baby Monitor…