Research, funded studies, and sleep data analysis for the betterment of all families
Academic Partners
Make an impact by participating in our research studies
Febrile Seizures (Nationwide)
Qualifications: Must own a Nanit and have a child aged 6 months - 5 years old who has experienced a febrile seizure.
Sitting & Sleep (NYC area)
Qualifications: Family in the greater NYC area with a baby born 3-7 weeks premature who can currently sit but not yet crawl.
Sitting & Sleep (Pittsburgh)
Qualifications: Pittsburgh-based family with a baby born 3-7 weeks premature who can currently sit but not yet crawl.
Our core classifications and their primary objectives
Sleep health
Aggregates and analyzes sleep deprivation (its impact and factors) to improve sleep for babies and families
PMADs
Identifies contributors and supports solutions for Perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorders for both moms and dads
Pediatric health and wellness
Focuses on evolving and enhancing early detection practices for developmental incidences and delays
Our Research Team
Natalie Barnett, PHD
Nanit VP of Clinical Research
Monica Ordway, PHD, APRN, PPCNP-BC
Associate Professor, Yale University School of Nursing with joint appointment at Yale School of Medicine
Liza Natale, MD
Pediatrician, Pediatric Associates of NYC
Clinical Assistant Professor, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Sarah Berger, PHD
Professor, Department of Psychology, The College of Staten Island, CUNY
Tom Anders, MD
Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine
Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University
Distinguished Professor (Emeritus) of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UC Davis
Maristella Lucchini, PHD
Nanit Senior Clinical Research Scientist
Published Studies and Abstracts
The impact of extreme summer temperatures in the United Kingdom on infant sleep: Implications for learning and development
The UK heat wave of July 2022 significantly impacted children’s sleep health. Findings from this study highlight the importance of including sleep health, a pillar of children’s overall health and wellbeing, in studies that aim to understand the impact of global warming on children’s health.
Let’s Talk about Sleep Baby: Sexual Activity Postpartum and Its Links with Room Sharing, Parent Sleep, and Objectively Measured Infant Sleep and Parent Nighttime Crib Visits
This study assessed the links between partnered sexual frequency and satisfaction postpartum and parent sleep, infant sleep, parent nighttime caregiving, and parent-infant room sharing.
Industry-leading expertise you can trust, from AMAs to ZZZs
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Nanit Lab’s in-house experts are bloggers, too! Learn tried-and-true pro parent advice on sleep, wellness + more
Expert-led events hosted in the Nanit Community, including hot-topic AMAs + popular Parent Like a Pro Summits
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