smiling child wearing nanit pajamas

Nanit Lab

We’ve gathered a cutting-edge think tank of scientists, engineers, physicians, academic experts, and thought leaders to develop best-in-class research to transform the health and wellness of families

Research, funded studies, and sleep data analysis for the betterment of all families

Academic Partners

Weill Cornell Medicine
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
University of
Flinders University
Columbia university

Make an impact by
participating in our research studies

Baby lying on a white blanket with NYU Langone Health logo in the corner.

Febrile Seizures
(Nationwide)

Qualifications: Must own a Nanit and have a child aged 6 months - 5 years old who has experienced a febrile seizure.

APPLY
Woman holding a baby with 'CUNY The City University of New York' logo in the corner.

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.

APPLY
Baby sitting on a couch with toys, featuring Duquesne University logo.

Sitting & Sleep 
(Pittsburgh)

Qualifications: Pittsburgh-based family with a baby born 3-7 weeks premature who can currently sit but not yet crawl.

APPLY

Our core classifications
and their primary objectives

baby yawning wear hat and pajamas

Sleep health

Aggregates and analyzes sleep deprivation (its impact and factors) to improve sleep for babies and families

mom and dad looking at child in a loving way

PMADs

Identifies contributors and supports solutions for Perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorders for both moms and dads

baby in crib with woman reaching out to him

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

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

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

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

Sarah Berger, PHD

Professor, Department of Psychology, The College of Staten Island, CUNY

om 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

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

Maristella Lucchini, PHD

Nanit Senior Clinical Research Scientist

Published Studies and Abstracts

child reaching over to end of crib with nanit floor stand in background

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.

LEARN MORE
VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONS

Industry-leading expertise you can trust, from AMAs to ZZZs

child in background laying in crib with nanit sleep schedule generator displaying on mobile

Personalized by Nanit Lab, the #1 Sleep Schedule Generator helps create a consistent schedule for babies, promoting better sleep patterns

GET SCHEDULE
child in background wearing pink pajamas with nanit mobile app in foreground'

Nanit Lab’s in-house experts are bloggers, too! Learn tried-and-true pro parent advice on sleep, wellness + more

READ BLOG
baby laying in crib with nanit sleep wear sleeping bag in spruce green

Personalized, insightful sleep and age-based tips from Nanit Lab pros, delivered in-app

EXPLORE THE APP
Dad holding baby from behind while baby is standing - baby wearing nanit sleep wear short sleeve bodysuit in spruce green

Expert-led events hosted in the Nanit Community, including hot-topic AMAs + popular Parent Like a Pro Summits

JOIN COMMUNITY

Partner with us

We team up with brands and organizations to offer custom research programs tailored to their goals

CONTACT US