Angelcare and The Lullaby Trust unite to support families with AC25-1 movement monitor
In a landmark move for baby sleep safety, trusted parenting brand, Angelcare, has officially partnered with the UK’s leading authority on safer sleep and SIDS prevention, The Lullaby Trust. The charity has formally recognised the cutting-edge technology of Angelcare’s AC25-1 Movement Monitor. This collaboration highlights The Lullaby Trust’s commitment to working only with brands that meet its exceptionally high standards when it comes to infant safety.
This partnership seeks to raise awareness of how the features included in the AC25-1 monitor can provide reassurance, helping parents feel more confident as their little one sleeps.
Helping Families Sleep a Little Easier After Loss
For parents who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a baby, welcoming another child can be a beautiful but poignant journey, with emotions often heightened at bedtime.
To help create a supportive community for families and give them the advice they need, this partnership champions the crucial care needed for bereaved families and promotes safer sleep practices for infants.
Angelcare is donating 250 AC25-1 Baby Movement Monitors to The Lullaby Trust’s Care of Next Infant (CONI) programme. This programme aims to provide essential emotional and practical support to bereaved families both before and after the birth of their new baby, and the Angelcare AC25-1 monitor will help families find peace of mind and confidence throughout their journey.
This marks a major moment for parents seeking extra reassurance, as Angelcare’s technology has formally been recognised by one of the most trusted voices in infant sleep safety.
But what makes this monitor stand out?
Developed to support parents and create a safer sleep environment, the Angelcare AC25-1 Baby Movement Monitor with Video & Sound gives parents access to medically certified infant movement monitoring technology at home. This means that it has been approved by The MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency).
Contact Free Sensor Pad Technology
The AC25-1 supervises baby by using a unique, high-technology wireless ‘Movement Sensor Pad’. Simply place the wireless pad under the mattress, and this unobtrusive, contact-free sensor pad will identify every movement from each corner of the mattress while baby sleeps freely and naturally. It will only alarm if no movements have been detected for 20 seconds.
Because the sensor pad sits entirely beneath the mattress, it supports The Lullaby Trust’s clear cot policy - ensuring there are no loose wires or objects in the sleep space, helping to keep it as safe as possible.
Secure Supervising
The Lullaby Trust recommends that babies sleep in the same room as their parents for the first six months, however, the AC25-1 monitor can offer peace of mind if parents need to briefly step out of the room. Parents can keep an eye on their baby using the portable Parent Unit, which features a large 4.3” LCD screen, infrared night vision, room temperature display, and easy push-button operation. The unit does not require a Wi-Fi connection, ensuring secure and reliable monitoring at all times.
As babies grow older, the monitor can be used to support longer periods of independent rest, with features like two-way audio talkback, allowing parents to gently reassure their little one from another room.
Angelic Design
Angelcare’s first movement monitor was introduced over 25 years ago. Taking inspiration from that innovative invention, the new Nursery Unit features this reassuring and iconic ‘Angel’ design, with a new modern look. Easy to install on a wall or tabletop, it includes a handy nightlight and has the option to play four soothing lullaby sounds.
Education and Support
In addition to its partnership with The Lullaby Trust, Angelcare is also offering educational, free monthly webinars with renowned sleep nanny Emily Adams, as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting parents. These informative sessions are designed to help parents prepare for the arrival of their new baby and navigate the complexities of baby sleep. Packed with practical tips and emotional support, the webinars aim to boost parents' confidence, ensuring they feel ready for their new journey, especially around bedtime, and equipped to create a soothing, safer sleep routine for their baby. Bookings for the webinars can be found here. (The Lullaby Trust is not affiliated with Emily Adams, but their advice and guidance are being used on the webinars.)
With more and more parents choosing to use a baby monitor every year, The Lullaby Trust recently published a monitor factsheet which has lots of useful information for parents and emphasises the need to continue following safer sleep advice. The trust has advised that while there is no conclusive evidence that using a monitor can prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) some parents find using a baby monitor incredibly reassuring during overnight sleeps.
