Check to ensure that the sock fit and placement is correct.You can try using a nasal aspirator to clean out your baby’s nose. Babies are “obligate nose breathers” which means they don’t breathe through their mouths for the first few months of life. Red notifications can be more frequent when the baby is sick or congested. Also, if the foot is cold there is less blood flow in the foot for the Owlet Smart Sock to pick up a reading. It’s possible to have an elevated heart rate with a fever or illness. If your baby is breathing and responsive, here are a few steps to follow: If you have BLS or infant CPR training and your infant is not responding, not breathing, and/or does not have a palpable pulse, you can start your evaluation process and begin CPR if necessary. If your baby is not responding, not breathing or breathing rapidly, has poor color which is different than their baseline, please seek emergency medical services by calling the appropriate number for your country (911 for the United States). Is your baby responding to the movement? You should also try burping your baby. You can also note if their belly is moving up and down. Do you feel any air coming out of their nose? You can check this by lowering your cheek to your baby’s face to feel for air movement. Have they turned over and their face is pressed into the mattress? Is there a blanket over their head? Ensure that there are no obstructions to your baby’s ability to breathe.Ĭheck to make sure your baby is breathing. This could mean their oxygen saturation level is low or their heart rate is lower or higher than expected.įirst, you should go check on your baby. If you get a red notification while using the Owlet Smart Sock, that indicates that your baby’s oxygen or heart rate is outside of the pre-set parameters. We have asked doctors and clinical experts to help answer one of the most common questions our consumers ask us.
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