Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Nighttime infant feedings can be challenging due to low light conditions, making it difficult for parents to ensure a proper latch for their baby. This can lead to feeding difficulties and disrupt sleep for both parent and child.
Solution
LatchLight provides a wearable, hands-free illumination device designed to assist parents during nighttime infant feedings. The product emits a targeted, low-lumen light with a narrow beam angle, specifically calibrated to illuminate the baby's mouth without causing melatonin disruption. This directional lighting aids in achieving a correct latch for both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. The device's design allows parents to maintain physical contact with their baby while facilitating the feeding process, thereby reducing stress and promoting a more restful environment for the family.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes new parents and caregivers who are engaged in nighttime infant feeding, whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding.
Features
- Wearable, hands-free design for convenient use during feedings.
- Targeted illumination with a narrow 40-degree beam angle to focus light on the baby's mouth.
- Low-lumen output and a light spectrum close to the red end of the Kelvin scale to minimize melatonin disruption.
- Ergonomic tip designed to assist with latch positioning and is removable for sterilization.
- Glow-in-the-dark handle for easy location in dark environments.
- Powered by a battery system, details of which are not specified.