Unborn kids can listen to music on ‘baby iPod’
LONDON: Music-loving mothers-to-be may soon be able to play tunes to their unborn child, courtesy a specially designed “baby iPod”.
A contoured belt called a B(l)aby boasts a built-in MP3 player. Brainchild of Geof Ramsay, a series of special “speakers” transmit vibrations from the music to the fetus.
“For years scientists have talked about music being a catalyst for an unborn child’s mental growth,” the Sun quoted Geof, as saying.
“This simple device gives mothers a chance to try out that theory. Of course, classical music is what the experts have suggested be used. But there is nothing to stop you playing your favourite
Beatles track or even Led Zeppelin,” he said. Canadian Geof — a design student — has included a bonus for the mum. He said: “Three tiny mechanisms in the back of the belt provide the mother-to-be with a relaxing massage.”
