Smart baby spoon that beeps when used on very high sugar/salt foods

Mike on December 29, 2020 at 2:14 pm

Idea: Smart baby spoon that beeps when used on very high sugar/salt foods

Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018...

“The new sodium sensing system could address that challenge by helping users better track how much salt they consume, Yeo said. “Our device could have applications for many different goals involving eating behavior for diet management or therapeutics,” he added.”

Flexible, wearable oral sodium sensor could help improve hypertension control

Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/rel

For people who have hypertension and certain other conditions, eating too much salt raises blood pressure and increases the likelihood of heart complications. To help monitor salt intake, researchers have developed a flexible and stretchable wireless sensing system designed to be comfortably worn in... Read more

Peter Pans on December 29, 2020 at 1:22 pm

Idea: Smart baby spoon that beeps when used on very high sugar/salt foods

Link: https://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/bio...

These sensors are now possible, not sure if they will be added to baby spoons, or even dishes though. Watch this space I guess.

Mouth Sensor Can Measure the Salt in Every Potato Chip You Eat - IEEE Spectrum

Link: https://spectrum.ieee.org/the-hu

If you’re one of the approximately 36 million adults in the United States with high blood pressure (also called hypertension), your doctor may have lectured you about the importance of reducing your sodium intake. Maybe you listened, and maybe you even intended to follow your doctor’s advice.

Stella on December 29, 2020 at 1:20 pm

Idea: Smart baby spoon that beeps when used on very high sugar/salt foods

Link: https://youtu.be/efqWxPrvbfA...

This would be a good idea, though the tech would be difficult. It’s so important to monitor baby salt intake. Watch this for more info if unsure. https://youtu.be/efqWxPrvbfA

Salt for Baby - Is Salt in Baby Food Ok? | What to Know About Salt For Baby

Link: https://youtu.be/efqWxPrvbfA