The Ritmo Advanced Pregnancy Sound System, allows in-utero babies to hear sounds from cell phones, iPhone, BlackBerry smartphones, Nexus One, Droid, Droid Eris or mp3 players. This super big pregnancy belly headset, lets babies hear Daddy, Grandma, relatives and friends when they are out of town. Babies in the their mother’s belly can also listen to music that soothes them.
Ritmo was created to provide a c comfortable and safe way for families to share sound and music with their developing baby.
Ritmo can connect to most audio devices with a universal stereo plug (3.5 mm headset plug) such as iPods, MP3 players, iPhones, Blackberry smartphones, Nexus One Google Phone, Droid Eris, Droid and other smartphones.
The expectant mother wears a belt around her pregnant belly. The belt has four speakers and a controller, the size of a deck of cards.
Any audio player or smartphone plugs into the controller, which utilizes Nuvo’s patented Safe & Sound Technology to regulate the output of sound to a safe level for a baby to hear in-utero.
Research shows that reactive listening begins at 17 weeks gestation. Often referred to as the Mozart Effect, numerous studies show that music contributes positively to human fetal development, bonding and stress reduction.
But with Ritmo, the type of sound that can be delivered in-utero has expanded way beyond music.
Using Ritmo, a baby in the womb can hear a recording of: dad reading his favorite book, siblings talking or singing, grandparents singing a lullaby, the family dog barking and, someone talking to him/her on a phone from miles away.
When the family isn’t taking turns using Ritmo to bond with baby, the mom-to-be will love how easily Ritmo fits into her active lifestyle. Whether practicing yoga, walking the dog, working or simply relaxing, Ritmo’s soft state-of-the-art fabric belt is lightweight, elasticized, supportive, washable and irritation-free.
“My Ritmo is so comfortable I wear it when I’m cleaning house, watching TV, or even reading a book,” says Tara Meussling. “I am a big fan of the Temptations so I play them on my Ritmo so my baby can enjoy it too. When he starts moving, I know it’s working!”
Post-pregnancy, Ritmo will continue to adapt to children’s’ changing environments and needs, with applications for the crib, stroller and toys all coming soon.