Harbor, Smart Baby Monitor, Named One of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024

Harbor, a company pioneering infant care technology, today shared that its smart baby monitor was selected by TIME for its annual list of the Best Inventions, which features 200 extraordinary innovations changing our lives.

To compile this year’s list, TIME solicited nominations from TIME editors and correspondents around the world paying special attention to growing fields—such as health care, AI, and green energy. Every contender was evaluated for originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact.

Harbor earned its spot on the list for its approach to solving the long-standing challenges of baby monitoring. Unlike traditional baby monitors that rely heavily on faulty apps and inconsistent internet connections, Harbor is the first and only baby monitoring system featuring a dedicated 10” local monitor that operates independently of the internet. This ensures reliability and privacy, even during internet outages, providing parents with the peace of mind they need.

Of the new list, TIME’s editors write: “The result is a list of 200 groundbreaking inventions (and 50 special mention inventions)—including the world’s largest computer chip, a humanoid robot joining the workforce, and a bioluminescent houseplant—that are changing how we live, work, play, and think about what’s possible.”

In addition to its hardware, Harbor recently launched its Remote Night Nanny (RNN) service. This offering pairs families with trained pediatric experts for overnight monitoring. Unlike traditional night nannies that can cost upwards of $400 per night, Harbor’s RNN service offers professional support for as little as $20 a night. This allows sleep-deprived parents to rest easier, with experts monitoring their baby and only alerting them when necessary.

“After experiencing firsthand the problems and limitations with traditional baby monitors, I knew I had to take a completely new approach,” says Kevin Lavelle, co-founder and CEO of Harbor. “Being recognized by TIME’s Best Inventions is a testament to Harbor’s mission to redefine childcare and give parents back their peace of mind.”

Harbor’s key features include:

• A 10-inch, high-resolution monitor that allows you to see up to four different camera feeds in one dedicated device, not only on your phone. You can manage the volume and zoom of each feed independently too
• The ability to work with or without the internet, ensuring you never lose connection
• Smart audio controls for noise, motion, and time-based alerts, reducing unnecessary disturbances
• Parent-specific haptic alerts, which silently wake one caregiver via Apple Watch when their child needs them with backup audio alerts if you don’t wake up
• A high-quality camera with up to 2K resolution
• Plug-and-play portability for travel

By combining first-of-its-kind technology with expert care, Harbor is addressing the need for reliable, secure, and affordable infant care. This recognition by TIME underscores Harbor’s mission to provide peace of mind to parents and healthier, happier nights for families everywhere.

To see the full list of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024, visit: time.com/best-inventions-2024

About Harbor
Harbor’s mission is happier parents and healthier families, one restful night at a time. The company is creating a revolutionary baby monitor with capabilities that include a Remote Night Nanny service, health tech services for infant and postpartum care, and comprehensive features that will help parents get much-needed sleep and infant care expertise at a fraction of traditional costs.

For more information, visit harbor.co.

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