Israel has a fertility rate that is twice the average among member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
In such an Israel, there was a feature article on the birth of a startup based on baby tech.
Israel's Baby-Tech Boom: 9 Startups for New Parents
Here is a brief summary of the services that were featured here.
Nanit.
You can buy it on Amazon...US...
Caring Eye
This infant car seat monitor is shaped like a teddy bear's head. The idea is that you photograph and track your baby in the rear-facing car seat, and if an emergency such as choking were to occur, you would receive an immediate warning so you can concentrate on driving.
EarlySense
A service for hospitals that places monitoring devices under mattresses to manage patients' breathing, heart rate, and movements on the bed. The company has also signed a business partnership agreement with a Japanese startup and has already raised $152 million. founded in 2004.
Momsense
This product is based on the theme of not giving up breastfeeding. Using a device that looks like an infant stethoscope. During breastfeeding, a small sensor and microphone are placed under the baby's ear to record physiological swallowing patterns. The device uses the recorded data to measure and monitor milk flow, quantity, and quality.
Wheelness Lifestyle
This startup has developed an add-on wheel to turn any stroller into an electric vehicle. It has a built-in rechargeable battery that can push the stroller at low speeds. The device operates for up to 40 minutes.
FreeWill
We are developing customizable adapters that can connect any wheelchair to any stroller so that parents in wheelchairs can independently take their own babies for walks.
Nanobebe
They develop breast-shaped baby bottles designed to preserve the nutritional value of breast milk. They reduce warming time and prevent overheating from temperatures that can damage nutrients. The bottle's unique design allows milk to cool faster in the refrigerator.
MilkStrip
This is a startup for breast milk testing. The founding company is a molecular biologist at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Samples are analyzed and sent to a mobile app that provides dietary recommendations to treat deficiencies and problems. The company's first product is for breast milk that has been pre-milked and frozen to test whether refrigeration or defrosting has a negative impact on quality.
babyTRACKS
babyTRACKS is a service that helps parents monitor and support their child's development with regard to autism and other delays. It builds a personalized developmental profile for each child. Motivates parents to catch and treat developmental delays early.
With babyTRACKS, users can create a digital diary that records developmental milestones in their child's life. View statistics related to the child's progress and development.
As I have summarized, many of the services incorporate the three major elements of baby tech: scientific evidence + monitoring devices + visualization with smartphone apps. I will write about them in detail separately in another article.
