Music in the Womb with the B(l)aby Belt
April 13th 2009 by Dr.MOZ in Geeky Fun, Strange Products
As you’ve probably noticed, I’m a sucker for baby gadgets…and the stranger the better. Here’s a strange one in the early design phase called the B(l)aby based on the controversial “Mozart effect”. In a nutshell, the theory proposes that exposing children to classical music early in life will ultimately make them more intelligent as adults. If you’re a
believer (and pregnant), you’ll soon grow weary of standing in front of speakers…enter the B(l)aby by Geoff Ramsay. Proposed features include:
- USB port for data transfer (music/voice/etc) from computer or iPod to B(l)aby memory
- microphone embedded inside wrap for direct recording of voice to play for baby
- luminescent technology sewn into the belt for soft pulsating interface
- three mini mechanisms sewn into the back to provide a massage for the expecting mother
I love Geof’s design work, but my take on the B(l)aby…scratch the all the music capabilities, add twelve more massage mechanisms, and sell a million pregnancy massage belts. On the other hand, stranger products are on the market so let’s see what our readers say. Would you buy the B(l)aby as proposed by the designer for yourself (or as a gift), or would you prefer a simple massage belt?
Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ
> thanks to Yanko Design
April 13th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
This one is cool. It has awesome features and I think this will help future mommies. For me I would prefer to buy the B(l)aby as a gift.
April 14th, 2009 at 6:51 am
Well there you go. I would have guessed that pregnant women would prefer back massage features to a womb stereo, but you just never know. Too bad you couldn’t redirect the speakers to shoot to the outside as well…could make it a useful for playing tunes on stroller outings after the baby is born!
~ Dr.MOZ
April 14th, 2009 at 7:17 am
Thats way cool,
We will need more geniuses in this world.
April 15th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Oh i just love this!! What a perfect gift!
April 16th, 2009 at 1:09 am
Ohhh, this is way too cool! I have a pregnant cousin and she would love this!
April 16th, 2009 at 4:11 am
I reckon this could catch on. I’ve seen crazier stuff succeed.
April 16th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
is there a side effect?
I think something like this is not good for your baby
April 16th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Wow.. my wife will love this. Genius stuff for genius baby. Is it expensive?
April 17th, 2009 at 5:14 am
Thanks so much, because after two months I’ll be a mom and I would prefer to buy it for me.
April 18th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
“Of course, classical music is what the experts have suggested by uses,” he added, “but there is nothing to stop you playing your favourite Beatles track or even Led Zeppelin.”
In citing “the experts,” Mr. Ramsay is referencing the Mozart Effect, which is a theory that suggests children could potentially benefit from higher intelligence if they are subjected to the vibrations of classical music while in the womb.
April 19th, 2009 at 5:58 am
That looks fantastic! I think I will get one for my second baby. We played a lot of classical to our first baby in the womb and ever since he has loved it.
September 23rd, 2009 at 7:09 am
Very cool would make a great gift if it was proven safe and effective.
October 5th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Interesting gadget… basically the key to healthy and intelligent baby is healthy mother’s body and mind… (well, you can add healthy Mozart, if you like Mozart)…