Shaping Healthy Screen Time for Babies: Features and suggestions

Hi Product Hunt community! 👋

I’m the maker of TummyTime+, a project born from the belief that early-stage digital tools should be "Slow-Tech": calm, intentional, and strictly focused on development rather than just keeping a baby "busy".​

As we move into our next phase of development, I want to hear from parents, caregivers, and fellow makers. We are obsessed with improving usability and defining what "Healthy Screen Time" actually looks like for a newborn.

I would love your insights on three specific areas:

1. Usability in the "Parenting Trenches": If you’ve used baby apps, what is your biggest frustration with their usability? Between holding a baby, a diaper bag, or a bottle, what UI/UX choices make an app actually usable for you in a high-stress moment?

2. Features for Healthy Habits: We currently use Session Timers to prevent over-exposure. What other "guardrail" features would help you feel more confident about your baby’s digital interactions?​

3. The "Cry Detection & Live video sharing securely in local network" Idea: I’m considering adding Cry Detection & Live video sharing securely in local network as our next major feature. The idea is that the app would listen for a baby’s distress and automatically transition from a "play" mode to a "soothing" mode (gentler visuals and calming white noise) to help with emotional regulation and notify parents for cry detection and parent can connect through live video feed to calm kid.

   • Would this be a "life-saver" feature for you?

   • Do you have concerns about an app "listening" or automating that comfort?

We want to build a tool that helps babies grow stronger and focus better without the typical sensory overload. Your feedback will directly influence our next sprint!​

Looking forward to learning from your experiences and suggestions for making better and safe future for kids.