Babylat has developed an automated tabletop device that enriches human milk with proteins and fats on-site, using only human milk without any chemical additives. This technology addresses the nutritional deficiencies in preterm infants by providing a safe, human-milk-origin fortifier that meets their specific protein and energy needs.
Funding
$10K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Preterm infants often experience growth delays due to insufficient macro- and micronutrient intake from human milk alone. Current fortification methods rely on non-human milk proteins, which can pose potential health risks and prevent a 100% human milk-based diet, recommended by the WHO for the first six months of life.
Solution
Babylat has developed an automated, on-site tabletop device that enriches human milk with proteins and fats derived exclusively from human milk, eliminating the need for non-human additives. The device automates the enrichment process, making it easy to use without specialized medical training or additional laboratory equipment. The enriched fraction is then added back to the original human milk, increasing its protein and energy value while maintaining a 100% human milk-based composition. This approach enables personalized nutrition, allowing clinicians to tailor the milk composition to meet the specific needs of each preterm infant using the mother's own milk or donor milk.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes hospitals, neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), and healthcare providers seeking to improve preterm infant nutrition with a 100% human milk-based diet.
Features
- Automated tabletop device for on-site human milk protein and fat enrichment
- Uses only human milk, avoiding chemical additives and non-human proteins
- Automated enrichment process requiring no special medical training
- Ability to select a unique composition to meet individual baby's needs
- Faster enrichment process compared to market-available solutions
- Reduces production costs due to fewer enrichment steps
- Minimizes CO2 emissions with a novel fast protocol