The Suima crib, developed at Kyuushuu University in Japan, is designed to rock your baby to sleep if it wakes up crying. It does this by sensing cries using a microphone. When detected, the crib starts to sway side to side every 1.8 seconds, or about as fast as a parent’s heartbeat.
Apparently, this speed helps lull the infant back to sleep quickly. The video below proves it.
The crib is available for rent in Japan for about $100 per month, or you could buy one for between $4,500 and $5,500.
I am not sure what to think of this…
I was a little skeptical until I saw the video. That’s pretty amazing.
I think it could be a great idea, but it makes me think that it will defer parents from actual contact with their babies! Call me crazy!