The Problem
Newborn babies can’t breathe through their mouth.
Yes, you read that correctly! When they have a cold, they struggle to breathe, eat, and sleep. And it’s no fun for you, either! While there are plenty of nasal aspirators on the market, most are gross, ineffective, and challenging to use.
I'm a parent of three kids and a pediatric ENT. I teamed up with doctoral students, researchers, designers, and families to create the NozeBot, a hospital-quality solution for clearing nasal passages that is easy for parents to use at home and on the go.
As you may already know, upper respiratory infections occur frequently in babies, typically 6-10 times per year and can lead to hospitalization. I know firsthand this is a terrifying experience for parents. Nasal aspirators are meant to help, but those currently on the market are prone to biofilm formation, occupy both hands, and exert poor suction force. And what’s worse, they can potentially cause re-infection AND infect the parent. I created the NozeBot to make life a little easier on children and their parents and to reduce the number of hospitalizations due to infections.
Here's what you need to know about this product:
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The NozeBot is vacuum-powered, safe, hygienic, and hospital-grade. The NozeBot is BPA-free to ensure the safety of your child and comes with a reusable filter.
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The one-of-a-kind, patented nosepiece gives you more use of your hands, so you can comfort and stabilize your child. If you've ever used any kind of nasal aspirator on your infant or toddler before, you've likely wished you had eight hands. We do crazy things to get our children to cooperate.
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The product comes with a micro-USB charging cable, so you can power up your NozeBot and take it on the go.
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It really sucks (in a good way).
What We Need
We're seeking $10,000 to help fund our transfer from a fully developed, functional prototype to full-scale manufacturing!
Rewards
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Pledge $25 and we'll give you a shout out on social media!
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Pledge $69 and be an early adopter! You'll receive the NozeBot in Q1 of 2020—at $50 off the list price of $119!
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Pledge $99 and receive a gift package (great for baby showers!) that includes a NozeBot, a branded onesie, a plush NozeBot robot pillow, and a NozeBot sticker.
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Pledge $500 — Thank You! You and a guest will be invited to our Atlanta launch party in early 2020.
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