Even diapers will become technological and several companies have already proposed them on the foreign market. But what are they and what are the pros and cons?
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousEven diapers become connected! Well yes, some big companies have already thought about it and soon we will be able to have them among us. But do we really need them?
They will be equipped with sensors capable of detecting humidity and dirt, transmitting data in real time to the parents' apps, but also informing them about the baby's sleep traced through a special sleep tracker, as well as providing information on his heartbeat and body temperature. These new generation diapers they will not only serve to collect toiletry or warn when they need to be replaced, but, apparently, will help parents to constantly monitor the health of children.
Among the companies that have embraced technology too Pampers, which is about to launch what could be destined to supplant all the traditional diapers of the well-known brand, namely Pampers Lumi, equipped with the aforementioned sensors, completed by a wireless camera and monitor capable of filming the baby in real time.
Additional accessories may be sold separately to improve performance, such as the breathing wear belt, which is useful for communicating heart rate data. While a special app will allow you to monitor everything remotely by receiving notifications.
Of course, it is inevitable that technology advances and if on the one hand it is certainly positive, on the other hand doubts arise about against so much connection.
For example, there are those who wonder whether to subject children to electromagnetic wave emissions so close it cannot have consequences. And who fears for the privacy, as baby monitors may be susceptible to hackers.
On the other hand, perplexities arise about the effectiveness of such invasive systems that instead of decreasing anxiety and hypercontrol, they in a certain sense foment them. Suffice it to say that if normally small changes in urine, faeces or body temperature do not alert parents, through similar systems, capable of detecting even the slightest change, especially the anxious could become even more so.
Not to mention the increased consumption of disposable diapers at the first beep of the app. Do we really need it?
You might also like:
- Washable Baby Diapers: Selection Guide
- Pesticides in nappies, 1 year later: have Pampers & Co run for cover?
Laura Rose
