Sense-U Baby Review

Sense-U is a high-tech startup company out of Silicon Valley in the United States.

Performance Comparison

A wearable solution like the Sense-U Baby might be the answer you're looking for if you want more information than just movement that indicates breathing.

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Reliability

Wearables in our tests were more reliable than the mattress sensor pad style monitors as little ones can't roll out of the monitored zone. This makes for fewer false alarms where the device alerts your child has stopped breathing when they haven't. Plus, even if you do get an alert that your infant has stopped breathing and you run to check on them to find a peacefully sleeping baby breathing just fine, at least the baby wasn't startled by an in-room alarm and only you were inconvenienced. While we can't say you won't get a false alarm using the Sense-U, we feel more confident that if you do it will be less disruptive to the family as a whole than those monitors that beep in the nursery. However, there are more reliable wearables out there than this option, which scored fairly low compared to the competition.

The Sense-U app is user friendly and has clear alarms for the middle of the night alerts.

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Ease of Use

We didn't have any difficulty using this device and the app is fairly user-friendly and intuitive. You do need to follow directions, download the app, register the device, and pair the unit etc. However, it isn't challenging once you get it set up and everyday use isn't any more difficult than other apps you probably use on a regular basis. While more features typically translates to harder to use, the app makes it easier than other monitors that require multiple button-pushing of the same button to toggle through features. If you aren't comfortable using a smartphone or tablet, then it is likely not the device for you.

This monitor has features that include monitoring your baby's breathing, whether or not they roll over (above left), sitting up position (above right), room temperature, and alerts for lack of breathing, stomach sleeping, overheating, and getting cold.

Setting up the Sense-U has more steps than some of the competition since you need to connect the device to your smartphone and register it with the app.

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Set Up

The Sense-U requires downloading an app and pairing it with your device. It definitely takes more time than those that work straight out of the box and there is a slight learning curve to the app depending on how tech-savvy you are and how much experience you have with things like this. While not challenging or difficult, we didn't have any problems, it does take more time, effort, and skill to complete than those you unpack and turn on. You'll want to give yourself some time to set up and register this device before you need to use it. in other words, don't think you'll pull it from the box and get it going 5 minutes before bedtime.

The Sense-U is small and easily portable making it good for travel.

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Portability

This monitor is very portable and doesn't require anything special for use. Unlike sensor pad style movement monitors that need a hard surface under the matters, this kind of wearable only requires a baby and clothing or a diaper for use. This makes it versatile and something you can use when away from your little one's regular sleeping area.

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