Parents' baby experience sparked start-up idea

Dublin-based tech start-up Coroflo is working on a breastfeeding monitor for new mothers

Coroflo's sensor measures milk flow from mother to baby. Pic: Pixabay

Dublin-based tech start-up Coroflo is this year's winner ofthe ESB Spark Of Genius Award.

The company, which is developing a breastfeeding monitor for new mothers, won the award atthe Web Summit in Lisbon last week, securing a €25,000 cash prize.

Coroflo will bring its patented nipple shield to market next year. The device incorporates technology that monitors the milk flow from mother to baby, measuring precisely the volumes consumed.

Coroflo's chief executive Rosanne ...