All six core sensors — plus research-grade biomarker capabilities that extend NestSense beyond pain into long-term health monitoring.
Emerging science meets the NestSense platform. Research-grade — not yet clinical.
Researchers are uncovering hidden biological clues that could transform how we protect children's health — from before birth through early childhood.
Baby teeth are like tree rings — they record everything your child was exposed to, week by week, from the second trimester of pregnancy through early childhood. Researchers can now analyze shed baby teeth to reconstruct a child's entire exposure history, helping identify what may have triggered developmental conditions.
Non-invasive · Shed naturallyYour baby's gut microbiome produces chemicals (short-chain fatty acids) that directly influence brain development, immune function, and even mood. "Smart diaper" sensors are being developed to monitor these metabolites in real time — potentially providing early warning signs for conditions like autism or inflammatory bowel disease.
Emerging technology · Smart diapersBrain connectivity patterns visible on MRI as early as 6 months, changes in visual attention tracked by eye-tracking, and EEG patterns at 9 months can all predict a future autism diagnosis — long before behavioral symptoms appear. Early intervention during peak brain plasticity (first 12 months) can dramatically improve outcomes.
Pre-symptomatic · High-impact interventionChronic stress in early childhood leaves a measurable biological fingerprint. "Epigenetic clocks" can estimate whether your child's body is aging faster than it should, and hair cortisol levels can reveal months of cumulative stress. These markers can identify children who need extra support before symptoms appear.
Hair cortisol · Epigenetic ageStudies have found over 80 different synthetic chemicals in infant blood and breast milk — including plasticizers, PFAS "forever chemicals," and pesticides. BPA and PFOA were detected in 100% of samples tested. Children's immature detoxification systems make them especially vulnerable to these everyday exposures.
100% prevalence in samples · Ongoing research"Smart pacifiers" can monitor glucose levels through saliva with 99.4% correlation to blood tests — potentially replacing thousands of painful heel sticks in NICUs each year. Tiny sweat patches can detect sodium and chloride for early cystic fibrosis screening without needles.
Non-invasive · NICU-focusedResearch-grade screens that bring emerging biomarker science into the NestSense app.
Virtual model that learns continuously. "What-if" simulations explore how changes affect well-being.
Cumulative data models long-term trajectories. Proactive prevention replaces reactive treatment.