Simple Device Measures Milk Intake in Breastfeeding Babies

Simple device measures milk intake in breastfeeding babies

While many parents extol the virtues of breastfeeding, it can be quite difficult to tell how much milk a breastfeeding infant is consuming. An experimental new wearable device addresses that problem, using an electrical current to gauge milk intake in real time.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: Northwestern University, Baby, Nutrition, wearable electronics

New Wearable Device Offers Real-Time Breastfeeding Data

A new wearable device developed by researchers at Northwestern University could offer a significant shift in how breast milk intake is monitored during breastfeeding. The soft, wireless sensor wraps gently around the breast and transmits real-time data to a smartphone or tablet, allowing parents and clinicians to see exactly how much milk is being transferred during a nursing session. This development addresses a long-standing challenge in infan…