BabySat Monitoring System is the first FDA-cleared pulse oximeter featuring our wire-free sock, designed for in-home use. BabySat requires a prescription and is intended for babies 1-18 months and 6-30 lbs that could benefit from additional monitoring at home, under the supervision of a physician.
Getting a prescription for BabySat is now as easy as a few clicks, thanks to Owlet's streamlined virtual care platform. In just hours, you can secure a prescription for BabySat through our virtual care service, bringing advanced monitoring home faster.
Owlet's virtual care platform simplifies the prescription process, making it quick and hassle-free to get BabySat for your infant. And great news for parents – many insurance plans, including Cigna and Blue Cross Blue Shield, may offer full or partial reimbursement for BabySat, making advanced monitoring accessible.*
How to Get a Prescription From Our Virtual Care Platform
Parents of babies with acute or seasonal illnesses or at higher risk for medical conditions could get a prescription from a physician via Owlet’s Virtual Care Platform. Conditions that may qualify you for a prescription could include:
- RSV, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Croup, etc.
- Family history of SIDS
Step 1: Schedule a Virtual Visit
Owlet's virtual care platform simplifies the prescription process, making it quick and hassle-free to get BabySat for your infant. Schedule your virtual visit here.
Step 2: Get BabySat
Once you have your prescription, you can see if BabySat is covered by your insurance. Visit our BabySat page and click “I have a prescription”. You will be directed to our Medical Equipment partner, AdaptHealth. Have your medical insurance card ready, and a form of government-issued ID for any verification process needed. Follow the prompts provided on the AdaptHealth site. You should expect that your prescription for BabySat will go through a prior authorization process with your insurance company. AdaptHealth will contact you regarding the outcome of that process and what options you have if BabySat is not covered. After your information and prescription have been validated by AdaptHealth, you should receive your product by mail in as soon as 48 hours. *Shipping times may vary.
Step 3: Talk to Your Provider
Once you have received your BabySat device, consult with your primary care physician if continued management of your baby’s condition or changes to BabySat notification ranges are needed.
How to Get a Prescription From Your Physician
Parents of babies with already diagnosed or ongoing medical health conditions or concerns should work with their physician to get a prescription. Conditions that may qualify you for a prescription could include, but aren’t limited to:
- Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity
- Apnea of Prematurity
- Dependence on Supplemental Oxygen
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Single ventricle
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Pneumonia
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Neuromuscular Disorders (e.g. Spinal muscular atrophy)
- Family history of SIDS
If these or similar conditions are relevant to you, talk to your healthcare provider to see if BabySat is right for your family. To request a prescription, follow the simple steps below.
Step 1: Talk to Your Provider
Schedule a visit with your pediatrician, family doctor, or pediatric specialist to discuss your infant's needs. Let them know why you believe BabySat is the right option for your baby, especially if your reason is related to the relevant conditions listed above.
Step 2: Be Prepared + Share Your Concerns
Bring any relevant information about your infant's health, such as medical records or test results. This helps, especially if you have a new relationship with a medical provider, and helps your doctor understand your baby's situation better.
Step 3: Get the Prescription
If your doctor agrees BabySat is the right option, they will write a prescription for you.
Step 4: Get BabySat
Once you have your prescription, you can see if BabySat is covered by your insurance. Visit our BabySat page and click “I have a prescription”. You will be directed to our Medical Equipment partner, Adapt Health. Have your medical insurance card ready, and a form of government-issued ID for any verification process needed. Follow the prompts provided on the AdaptHealth site. You should expect that your prescription for BabySat will go through a prior authorization process with your insurance company. AdaptHealth will contact you regarding the outcome of that process and what options you have if BabySat is not covered. After your information and prescription have been validated by our partner, you should receive your product by mail in as soon as 48 hours. *Shipping times may vary.
Don’t have a diagnosis that qualifies for a prescription?
If you have a healthy baby 1-18 months, 6-30 lbs and your physician does not believe a prescription is necessary, the first-of-its-kind FDA-cleared Owlet Dream Sock® smart baby monitor with Live Health Readings and Health Notifications is a great option for your baby. Dream Sock tracks live pulse rate and oxygen in infants and provides notifications when your baby needs your attention. Learn more here.
*Exact out of pocket cost may vary based on your insurance carrier and insurance plan.
Disclaimer: BabySat and Dream Sock are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or other condition including, but not limited to, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and/or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
