Owlet is known for its smart sock wearable for babies and its newest creation is the Smart Sock Plus, geared towards an older demographic. The smart sock features all of the same monitoring capabilities as before (heart rate, pulse and sleep) but this time around, it's targeted at kids up to the age of five.
Based on feedback from parents, the brand decided to develop a smart wearable that could be used beyond the 18 month mark, and this iteration includes updated algorithms to support growing kids. When the sensor is fastened around a child's foot, data is sent to a base station, so that parents and caregivers benefit from valuable insights.
To suit all kids, the brand created the fabric sock in three sizes to accommodate ever-growing youth.
Kid-Tracking Smart Socks
Owlet's Newest Smart Sock Wearable Suits Kids Up to Age Five
Trend Themes
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