Bringing Home Baby

Abstract

Now that mobile phones are a ubiquitous computing medium, we are seeing a stream of connected (and sometimes intelligent) devices. It's interesting to consider whether these so-called "smart" devices can help new parents and caregivers of young children. In this article, some problem areas that might be quite simple are considered -- except that the technology solution must be both childproof and accurate enough to entrust the health and safety of your precious cherub. AT CES 2017, a slew of products were introduced that attempted to do exactly that, to help reassure parents in some way.