Testing Protocol v1
How we test baby gear when parents are tired.
QuietBabyGear measures product friction, not medical outcomes. We focus on cleaning, noise, leakage, one-handed operation, battery drain, and long-term maintenance under realistic night-use conditions.
What we do not test
We do not provide medical advice, treatment guidance, symptom diagnosis, or claims about curing congestion. Our work is limited to product handling and consumer-use observations.
Core metrics
| Metric | Meaning | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| MCT | Midnight Cleaning Time | How long cleanup takes when a parent is tired and the room is quiet. |
| SSS | Sleep Safe Sound | Measured and described sound level for night use. |
| OOH | One-Hand Operation | Whether the product can be handled while the other hand is occupied. |
| LFI | Leakage Frustration Index | How much leaking or dripping adds stress during use and cleanup. |
| MRS | Mold Risk Score | How hard the product is to dry and inspect over repeated use. |
| BDI | Battery Drain Index | How battery life behaves across repeated short sessions. |
Standard testing environment
- Low-light room or warm bedside lighting.
- One-hand operation simulation.
- Timed cleaning with the same stopwatch method.
- Sound level measured at a fixed distance when possible.
- Original photos of setup, parts, cleanup, residue, and long-term inspection.
Evidence rules
Every product conclusion should be supported by measured data, dated lab notes, original product photos, or repeatable test observations. If a test is messy, inconclusive, or needs repeating, we say so.