The Neomate: A device that regulates the air and light in an infant's surroundings

Abstract

This project aims to promote the development of a post-natal circadian rhythm within infants by regulating the air and light in their environment. By collecting data from ongoing studies i.e., The NYU baby sleep study and NIH studies on circadian rhythms as well as interviewing medical professionals and new parents to get both real-time and scientific data on the correlation between the environment and the circadian rhythm, a conclusion can be formed that specifically within Pakistan infants are subject to a lack of both mental and physical development specifically due to negligence in their environment, specifically relating to their air quality and on a secondary standpoint their light exposure. Furthermore, there is a discrepancy in the awareness of parents as to how their indoor environment is affecting both the health and growth of their infant. In the long run, the product will regulate a child's environment to allow them to develop in the healthiest possible way both physically and mentally by both adjusting their circadian rhythm using light, improving air quality to decrease their susceptibility to life-threatening illnesses, and the short run Infants will have a better night sleep, thus be well rested and less fussy, thus not only will they be healthier but it will also work towards reducing the parent's frustration thus improving their relationship with the baby and each other.