Expectant mothers can now share their iTunes music library with their unborn child. Designer Geof Ramsay took the "Baby Mozart" effect to a whole new level when he created the 'B(I)aby' belly band, which is effectively a set of headphones for a fetus in the womb.
Combining the latest touch-sensitive controls and the power of Apple's 3G iPhone, 'B(I)aby' could be the coolest iPhone gadget yet.
Now Pandora radio will have to create a new "Baby Music" genre. Rock on, baby. Rock on.
Headphones for Stomachs
Geof Ramsay's 'B(l)aby' Lets Mommies Share MP3s With Womb
Trend Themes
1. Prenatal Audio Stimulation - Design innovations like 'B(I)aby' are opening up new possibilities for enhancing the prenatal experience through audio stimulation.
2. Wearable Technology for Pregnancy - 'B(I)aby' demonstrates the potential for developing wearable technology specifically designed for pregnant women and their unborn children.
3. Personalized Fetal Music - The emergence of products like 'B(I)aby' highlights the demand for personalized music experiences that can be enjoyed by both mother and fetus.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Technology - Innovations in prenatal audio stimulation, such as 'B(I)aby', present opportunities for healthcare technology companies to develop new devices and solutions for expectant mothers.
2. Consumer Electronics - The development of wearable technology for pregnancy, like the 'B(I)aby' belly band, opens up new markets and possibilities within the consumer electronics industry.
3. Music Streaming and Personalization - The demand for personalized fetal music experiences, as exemplified by 'B(I)aby', creates opportunities for music streaming platforms and personalized music services to cater to this unique market segment.