Baby monitors with cameras, sensor mattresses, smart socks measuring oxygen levels are designed to reassure parents – but a study says the opposite is true.
Researchers at the University of Lausanne shows they fuel anxiety.
Health psychologist Chloé Michoud found that fears of sudden infant death are common, with technology becoming a tool to “manage risk” and prove responsible parenting.
Swiss pediatricians stress these devices are not medically recommended and can trigger false alarms.
They urge parents to prioritize proven prevention measures over constant digital monitoring.
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