Breathing motion monitoring
Breathing motion, without a single sensor.
Nanit reads breathing motion from above the cot using Breathing Wear's printed pattern, no wires, no electronics, nothing attached to your baby.
How it works
How Nanit tracks breathing motion
Step 1
Your baby wears Nanit Breathing Wear, a swaddle, sleeping bag or pyjama with a printed pattern.
Step 2
The Nanit camera reads the pattern from above the cot, all night.
Step 3
Breathing motion is tracked in real time, nothing electronic on your baby.
Step 4
You're alerted the moment breathing motion stops.
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The difference
Nanit vs other baby breathing monitors
Wearable monitors clip a sensor to your baby's foot. Nanit reads breathing motion from above, with nothing attached.
| NanitCamera + Breathing Wear | Wearable monitorSock or clip sensor | |
|---|---|---|
| Wearables required | ||
| Wires or sensors | ||
| Comfort for baby | High | Limited |
| Real-time alerts | Sometimes | |
| Ease of use | Simple | Moderate |
Nanit is not a medical device and is not intended to prevent or diagnose medical conditions such as SIDS.
The short answer
What's the difference between Nanit and Owlet?
Owlet uses a wearable smart sock on your baby's foot to track metrics like heart rate and oxygen. Nanit uses camera-based breathing motion monitoring, reading the pattern on Breathing Wear from above the cot, with no electronics attached to your baby.
Before you choose
Is Nanit safe to use from birth?
Yes. Breathing Wear is soft, breathable fabric with nothing electronic on your baby, and can be used from the newborn stage.
Is breathing motion monitoring a medical device?
No. Nanit is not a medical device and is not intended to prevent or diagnose medical conditions such as SIDS. Always follow recommended safe sleep practices.
Do I need to buy Breathing Wear separately?
Yes, at least one piece of compatible Breathing Wear is needed for breathing motion monitoring. Sizes are available as your baby grows.