Newborns' Nap Times is Now Big Business

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The so-called internet of things — where physical objects are equipped with sensors, processing ability, software, and other technologies — has given the world smart devices no one ever asked for, connecting forks, piggy banks, and egg trays to the world wide web.

But one thing people have asked for since the beginning of time — a way to keep their newborn from waking them up at 3 in the morning — has launched a venture capital baby boom, with smart cribs at the front of the pack this week.

Source Fool.com