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The World's Top Selling Toddler Monitor Device
An Inside Glimpse Into the Development of Toddler Monitor Door Sensor
Product Design Design Requirements
The Toddler Monitor co-founders came to Design 1st with a working prototype for a baby monitor and had ideas for the final design, however, needed a partner to help transform the Arduino –driven proof of concept into a child-friendly, low-cost connected device ready for mass production.
- Friendly-design, warm, cute, safe for toddlers
- Long-lasting battery and wireless connectivity
- Connect to an App, and be easy to setup and use.
Engineering Challenges
Implementing Design 1st’s proven process, the team was able to overcome several obstacles to:
- Meet the goal of having the battery, fully-charged, last up to five days with continuous usage
- Maintain wireless connection in various home environments with concrete and multiple floors
- Meet the target product cost by testing, and selecting the right mix of components and design configuration.
Product Results
Through creativity and technical understanding, the Design 1st team developed an award-winning product that:
- Successful pitch on CBC's Dragon Den generated a $100,000 investment for 20% of the company.
- Achieved rapid turnaround from concept to production in under nine months.
- Landing over a dozen major retailers, and continues to be the top selling toddler monitor product in the world!
Award-Winning Product that went From Idea to fully manufactured in under 12 months
“We couldn’t have accomplished what we have without the end-to-end services and guidance that Is provided by this team. We lucked out in finding a great partner!”
Krista Teare and Lisa Caruso
Co-Founders, ToddlerMonitor Inc.
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