(THEINDYCHANNEL) — Pediatricians may soon get help monitoring babies' health with a high-tech diaper.
A new startup called Smart Diapers uses a QR code on a baby's diaper and parents' smartphones to record health data that would normally be thrown in the trash.
Developed by a couple with two kids and their team of scientists and engineers, Smart Diapers can reveal signs of urinary tract infections, dehydration or developing kidney problems. Once the data is collected, the app allows parents to send it directly to their pediatrician to help diagnose the problem.