What is Nanit?
Nanit is a smart baby monitor that combines video monitoring with sleep tracking,
breathing motion monitoring and personalised insights — all in one system.
Unlike traditional baby monitors, Nanit doesn’t just show you what’s happening.
It helps you understand your baby’s sleep patterns and behaviour, so you can make more informed decisions over time.
What Is the Nanit Sleep Coach?
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 to help parents make sense of sleep as it naturally changes over time.
Approach to Sleep Science
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
How are insights created
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 rather than 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.
Science‑Backed, Parent‑Friendly
Evidence‑informed
The goal of Nanit Lab is not to tell parents how to parent. It’s to provide clear, helpful context so that families can make informed decisions that feel right for them.
All Nanit insights are designed to complement recommended safe sleep practices and professional guidance.
What Nanit Lab Powers
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
The Best in the Industry
Expertise you can trust, from day one to bedtime
Expertise you can trust, from day one
Expert-led events hosted in the Nanit Community, including hot-topic AMAs + popular Parent Like a Pro Summits
Practical guidance from the experts
Nanit Lab’s in-house experts are bloggers, too! Learn tried-and-true pro parent advice on sleep, wellness + more
Personalised schedules for you
Developed by Nanit Lab, our sleep schedule guidance adapts to your baby’s age and routines, helping parents work towards more consistent sleep patterns.
Learn from the Nanit community
Nanit doesn’t just look at one night, it helps parents understand sleep over weeks and months. As your child grows, the app delivers age-appropriate insights and guidance to support evolving sleep needs.
Highlights
- Long-term sleep trends
- Age-based guidance
- Practical, actionable tips
The Science Behind Nanit: Your Questions Answered
Nanit combines advanced technology with sleep science to help you better understand your baby’s sleep.
Here are answers to common questions about how it works and the research behind it.
What is Nanit?
Nanit is a smart baby monitoring system that uses a camera and app to track your baby’s sleep, breathing motion and development, providing real-time insights and personalised guidance.
How does Nanit work?
Nanit uses computer vision and data analysis to monitor your baby’s sleep and movement, identify patterns over time and deliver insights through the Nanit app.
What makes Nanit different from other baby monitors?
Unlike traditional baby monitors, Nanit combines video monitoring with sleep tracking, breathing monitoring and personalised insights to help parents better understand their baby.
Is Nanit a medical device?
No. Nanit is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent medical conditions.
Can Nanit detect or prevent SIDS?
No. Nanit cannot predict or prevent SIDS. It monitors breathing motion and provides alerts if motion stops, but it should not replace safe sleep practices.
Is Nanit safe to use?
Yes. Nanit is designed to be safe and non-invasive, with no sensors or electronics attached to your baby when using breathing monitoring features.
Does Nanit track breathing as well as sleep?
Yes. Nanit can track breathing motion using a sensor-free system that monitors subtle movement through the camera and specialised Breathing Wear.
Can I use Nanit from birth?
Yes. Nanit is designed to be used from the newborn stage, helping parents understand early sleep patterns and build healthy routines.
Why choose Nanit over other baby monitors?
Nanit stands out from other baby monitors by combining video monitoring with real-time insights into your baby’s sleep, breathing, and wellbeing.
Unlike basic monitors that only show video or audio, Nanit uses advanced computer vision to track sleep patterns and breathing motion, helping you understand not just how your baby is doing in the moment, but how they’re sleeping over time.
It also works without attaching sensors or electronics directly to your baby, offering a more comfortable, contact-free way to monitor safely. With features like personalised sleep insights, real-time alerts, and mobile app access, Nanit provides a more complete monitoring solution for parents who want both visibility and peace of mind.
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