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Smart diapers utilize sensors connected to mobile applications to enhance the care of infants and the elderly. The sensors detect leaks and send alerts to parents or caregivers. Integrated with wetness sensors, smart diapers transmit signals to nearby receivers, providing timely alerts for effective care.
The primary product types in smart diapers are designed for babies and adults. Adult diapers cater to elderly individuals facing daily issues such as dementia, urinary/faecal incontinence, diarrhea, or mobility limitations. Applications include universal care, community care, and clinical care, with distribution occurring through various channels such as online and retail.
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The smart diapers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.05 billion in 2023 to $9.6 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The expansion in the historical period can be ascribed to the increasing awareness of infant health, considerations for convenience and time-saving, the integration of IoT in parenting, early detection of health issues, and the effects of urbanization and busy lifestyles.
The smart diapers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.58 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The expansion in the projected timeframe can be linked to technological advancements in sensor technology, a heightened focus on baby comfort, increased affordability and accessibility, integration with parenting apps, and considerations for environmental sustainability. Key trends anticipated in the forecast period encompass the integration of smart diapers with mobile apps, innovations in diaper design and comfort, the implementation of machine learning algorithms, a focus on diaper rash prevention, and collaborations with healthcare providers.
The growth of the smart diapers market is expected to be driven by the increase in birth rates. Smart diapers play a crucial role in identifying health issues such as constipation, skin rashes, allergies, and incontinence in children. In 2021, the birth rate in the United States was 12.001 births per 1000 people, a 0.09% increase from 2020. The high birth rates contribute to the growing demand for smart diapers.
The expanding aging population is expected to drive the growth of the smart diapers market. Smart diapers offer benefits such as incidence monitoring, health monitoring, and convenience for the aging population. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 people globally will be 60 or older by 2030. In the UK, the senior population is projected to make up 24% of the total population (17.4 million people) by 2043, as reported by the UK Parliament's House of Commons Library. The increasing aging population is a significant driver for the smart diapers market.
Major companies in the smart diapers market are focusing on innovative services to meet growing demand. Ontex, a Belgium-based personal care product company, introduced the Orizon smart diaper service in June 2021. This service enhances continence care efficiency and dignity for patients in care homes and hospitals by utilizing a sensor-equipped diaper and a mobile application. It accurately determines diaper saturation levels, alerting caregivers when a change is needed, reducing time spent on continence care and enabling more efficient allocation of resources.
Major companies in the smart diapers market are adopting a strategic partnership approach to drive innovation and strengthen their market position. For instance, in March 2021, Ontex, a Belgium-based personal care product company, partnered with Woosh., a Belgium-based startup, to enable the recycling of used disposable diapers. This partnership reflects Ontex's commitment to leveraging smart diaper technology to address the evolving needs of the healthcare sector and improve overall care for individuals with incontinence.
In May 2021, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, a Germany-based chemical company, entered into a partnership with Smartz AG for an undisclosed amount. Through this collaboration, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA aims to offer hygiene product manufacturers innovative, market-ready digital health products, leveraging printed electronics. This includes the transformation of traditional incontinence products, such as adult diapers, into smart, connected hygiene products. Smartz AG, based in Switzerland, is a developer of end-to-end solutions for smart diapers, striving to convert conventional diapers into intelligent devices for improved health outcomes.
Major companies operating in the smart diapers market report are Johnson & Johnson Services Inc., The Procter & Gamble Company, Unicharm Corporation, First Quality Enterprises Inc., Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget, MONIT Corp., Verily Life Sciences LLC, Abena Holding A/S, DigiSense Technologies Inc., Attends Healthcare Products Inc., Smartipants Inc., Indiegogo Inc., Bummis Inc., Simavita Limited, Sensassure, ElderSens, Aden & Anais Inc., Pixie Scientific LLC, Opro9, Hunan Cosom Care Products Co. Ltd., Sinopulsar Technology Inc., Fit Assist Medical Inc., Smardii AB, Dry Baby Inc., DiaperSens, DiaperMate by Futurestar Enterprises Limited, Chiaus (Fujian) Industrial Development Co. Ltd., BabyBloom Healthcare BV
North America was the largest region in the smart diapers market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the smart diapers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the smart diapers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The smart diaper market consists of sales of Bluetooth sensors and radio-frequency identification. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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