Nanit Lab - The Science behind the brand

Nanit Lab is where sleep science, technology and real‑world parenting come together, shaping the insights and guidance behind every Nanit product.

Built on research, designed for real families

Nanit Lab is Nanit’s dedicated research and development group, focused on understanding infant and toddler sleep. By combining sleep science, computer vision and insights from real families, Nanit Lab helps ensure that every feature is thoughtfully designed, evidence‑informed and practical for everyday parenting.

Nanit Lab doesn’t believe in one‑size‑fits‑all advice. Instead, it focuses on patterns, context and development — helping parents make sense of sleep as it naturally changes over time.

A thoughtful approach to understanding sleep

Principles

  • Development‑led: Sleep needs change as babies grow
  • Data‑informed: Insights are built from real sleep patterns
  • Parent‑first: Designed to support, not overwhelm
  • Continuously evolving: Improved through ongoing research

Turning sleep data into meaningful insight

Sleep is captured automatically
Nanit cameras record sleep patterns using advanced computer vision.

Patterns are analysed over time
Nanit Lab studies trends across age and stage — not just one night.

Insights are carefully developed
Findings are translated into clear, age‑appropriate guidance.

Parents see what matters most
Insights are presented simply in the Nanit app.

Evidence‑informed

The goal of Nanit Lab is not to tell parents how to parent. It’s to provide clear, helpful context — so families can make informed decisions that feel right for them.

All Nanit insights are designed to complement recommended safe sleep practices and professional guidance.

The foundation behind Nanit features

Nanit Lab research supports:

  • Sleep tracking and summaries
  • Sleep Score development
  • Age‑based sleep insights
  • Breathing Motion Monitoring algorithms
  • The Nanit Sleep Coach experience

Each feature is continuously refined as Nanit Lab learns more about sleep.

Meet the Research Team

Natalie Barnett, PHD

Nanit VP of Clinical Research

Monica Ordway, PHD, APRN, PPCNP-BC

Associate Professor, Yale University School of Nursing with joint appointment at Yale School of Medicine

Liza Natale, MD

Pediatrician, Pediatric Associates of NYC
Clinical Assistant Professor, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Sarah Berger, PHD

Professor, Department of Psychology, The College of Staten Island, CUNY

Tom Anders, MD

Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine
Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University
Distinguished Professor (Emeritus) of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UC Davis

Maristella Lucchini, PHD

Nanit Senior Clinical Research Scientist

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