We are proud to partner with Bladder and Bowel UK and have Brontie part-funded by Innovate UK competition awards.

I’m Brontie, Your new favourite sidekick!

Introducing Brontie – the ultimate bedwetting solution! Our innovative bedwetting alarm, cleverly connected to a fun-filled app, transforms achieving dryer nights into an exciting adventure. No more pressure, just pure enjoyment!

Brontie’s mission is to bring comfort and confidence back to children, offering helpful tips, guidance, and engaging activities for delightful bedtime experiences. Together, let’s embark on this journey and make every night a restful, dry triumph!

Why we created Brontie.

 

Adopting the Brontie system could reduce the carbon impact of generated from laundry and use of containment products. Bladder and bowel (continence) problems affect more than 900,000 children and young people in the UK (NHS England, 2018), with a negative impact on their health, wellbeing and emotional and psychological development. Another big consideration is how to reduce the environmental impacts of incontinence.

Children’s Continence Commissioning Guide A handbook for the commissioning and running of children’s community continence services Sponsoring Organisation: The Paediatric Continence Forum Date of Initial Publication: September 2014Second Edition: September 2019 Date Review Due: 2022 Davina Richardson RGN/RSCN BSc (Hons)

The Brontie promise.

• To empower children, parents and caregivers.
• Engage and motivate children with positive reinforcement.
• Help improve quality of life.
• Reduce the burden on continence services.
• wetting trends / analysis and diaries.
• Makes continence services accessible to all.
• Help continence services make an informed decision based on

A child focussed user experience

 

The interactive dinosaur adds an element of fun and engagement for the child, making the experience more positive and less daunting. As the child progresses in their journey, so does Brontie! He will hatch, grow and offer rewards for engaging – not just having a dry night.

The childs well-being and happiness are at the forefront of any product development.

We built a brand
that also builds trust.

with a sensitive and personal aspect of a child’s life. Parents and caregivers want to feel confident that the products they choose are reliable, safe, and effective. Establishing trust ensures that customers believe in the brand’s commitment to delivering high-quality and gentle solutions.

Diarisation made
simple.

Keeping a diary for children struggling with enuresis serves as a valuable tool for both parents and clinical professionals. It enables data collection, identification of patterns, personalised treatment planning, progress tracking, and collaborative problem-solving. By facilitating a comprehensive understanding of the child’s condition, a diary can contribute to more effective and tailored interventions to manage enuresis.

A user centred approach 

We talked with real parents to uncover what the real barriers to success were. From this, we built user personas. By personifying user data, a user persona becomes a powerful tool for creating personalised interventions and fostering empathy.

Behind the scenes we…

…Designed a new service pathway

Designing service pathways for medical device development ensures a structured, efficient, and well-managed process that results in high-quality, compliant, and user-centered products. It promotes collaboration, risk management, and market competitiveness while paving the way for successful device launches and continued excellence in patient care.

…Incorporated with
NHS guidelines

Designing a product around NHS guidelines is vital for aligning with established healthcare practices, ensuring patient safety, and facilitating successful integration into the healthcare ecosystem. It helps in building trust among healthcare professionals, regulatory bodies, and patients, ultimately contributing to the overall success of the product in the healthcare market.

…Physiology
Morphology Research

The direction or stream of urine may be very difficult to predict (particularly in boys) depending on body position whilst the child is sleeping.

Sensor positioning is critical to alert quickly and effectively. Crossed limbs or hands in the way may also effect the sensors ability to detect small amounts of urine.

…Designed and
developed a wearable
humidity sensor

Designing and developing a wearable moisture sensor involves a multidisciplinary approach that combines engineering, materials science, and sensor technology. The process begins with thorough research to understand the target application, user needs, and environmental conditions. Initial concept sketches and prototyping help visualize the sensor’s form factor and functionality. Next, suitable materials are selected, considering factors like biocompatibility, flexibility, and durability.

…Prototyped and
tested

The sensor’s architecture is then designed, integrating microcontrollers, sensing elements, and communication components. Various sensor technologies, such as capacitive or resistive sensing, are evaluated and tested to determine the most accurate and reliable method for moisture detection.

…Designed and
developed PCB

Circuit design and PCB layout follow, optimising for power efficiency and signal integrity. Prototypes are fabricated and iteratively tested, refining the sensor’s performance.

…Created illustrations
for instructions for use

good illustrations in instructions for use documents play a pivotal role in enhancing user understanding, preventing errors, ensuring compliance, and contributing to a positive overall user experience. They are an investment in clear communication and can have far-reaching implications for both the users and the brand.

…Risk management

A risk assessment is critical to identify potential hazards, enhance safety, improve usability, comply with regulations, and minimize liability. By conducting a thorough risk assessment, the design team can develop a safer and more effective product, leading to a better user experience and a more successful product launch.

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