Soothe your baby with visuals designed for healthy development.
Glimmie adapts patterns to your baby's age from newborn to 12 months. Designed for Apple Watch.
No account. Works offline.
49 research-informed patterns
Glimmie's patterns are based on decades of research into infant visual development.
Safe
No bright flashing lights or overstimulation
Effective
Patterns designed to engage developing vision
Gentle
Calming movements and soothing transitions
Carefully designed patterns that adapt to age-based color palettes, providing rich visual engagement optimized for infant development stages.
Age-Based Color Adaptation
Every pattern automatically adapts to age-appropriate color palettes. From high-contrast black and white for newborns to rich, vibrant colors for older babies, ensuring optimal visual stimulation at every stage.
Why parents love it
A simple, science-backed tool that helps calm your baby and supports healthy visual development—right from your wrist.
Instant calm when you need it
No fumbling with your phone. Just raise your wrist and tap. Glimmie is ready in seconds to soothe fussy moments, whether you're at home, in the car, or out and about.
Supports healthy development
Every pattern is designed for your baby's age and visual abilities. From high-contrast shapes for newborns to rich colors for older babies, Glimmie grows with your child.
Built for real parenting moments
Works offline, no account required, and respects your privacy. Glimmie is designed for the chaos of real life—simple, reliable, and always there when you need it.
"The witching hour used to be our worst time of day. Now I just pull up Glimmie on my watch, and within minutes, she's calm and focused. It's become part of our evening routine."
"My son gets overstimulated easily. Glimmie's gentle patterns help him reset and calm down. It's like having a secret weapon for fussy moments."
"We use Glimmie as part of our wind-down routine. The patterns help her transition from playtime to sleepy time. Bedtime battles are a thing of the past."
"As a first-time parent, I love knowing that I'm not just distracting her—I'm actually supporting her visual development. It makes me feel like I'm doing something good for her brain."
"Restaurant meltdowns used to terrify me. Now I have Glimmie on my wrist. A few minutes of patterns and he's content again. It's saved so many outings."
"I love that the patterns change as she grows. It's like the app knows exactly what she needs at each stage. Watching her respond to more complex patterns is amazing."
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Everything you need to know
Patterns that grow with your baby
Age-appropriate visual stimulation
Patterns that grow with your baby
Age-appropriate visual stimulation
0-3 months: High-contrast black & white patterns for newborn vision
3-9 months: Gentle colors and shapes as color vision develops
9-12 months: Rich, complex patterns for advanced visual perception
Research-backed visual stimulation
Developmental science in action
Research-backed visual stimulation
Developmental science in action
Visual tracking: Patterns that move with purpose to develop eye coordination
Brain development: Stimulates neural pathways and builds cognitive connections
Calming effect: Gentle movements soothe during fussy moments
Intelligent, effortless experience
Smart features that just work
Intelligent, effortless experience
Smart features that just work
Auto-curation: Shows only age-appropriate patterns, no overwhelming choices
Haptic feedback: Gentle vibrations confirm actions without looking at screen
Pause control: Instantly pause overstimulating animations with one tap
Understand what works for your baby
Personalized analytics & insights
Understand what works for your baby
Personalized analytics & insights
Engagement tracking: See which patterns your baby loves most
Privacy-first: All data stored locally on your device, never shared
Actionable insights: Focus on top patterns for more effective sessions
Common questions
Which Apple Watch models are compatible?
Glimmie works on Apple Watch Series 4 and newer, including all SE and Ultra models. You'll need watchOS 9.0 or later. The app is optimized for all screen sizes, from the 40mm Series 4 to the 49mm Ultra.
What ages is Glimmie designed for?
Glimmie is designed for babies from birth to 12 months. The app automatically adapts patterns based on your baby's age, showing high-contrast black and white for newborns (0-3 months), introducing gentle colors as color vision develops (3-9 months), and displaying rich, complex patterns for older babies (9-12 months).
How long should each session be?
We recommend keeping sessions short—typically 2-5 minutes. Watch your baby's cues: if they look away, become fussy, or lose interest, it's time to stop. The app includes a gentle reminder after 5 minutes to encourage breaks and prevent overstimulation. Quality engagement matters more than duration.
How much battery does Glimmie use?
Glimmie is optimized for efficiency. A typical 3-minute session uses approximately 2-3% of your Apple Watch battery. The app uses the watch's always-on display technology when available, and automatically adjusts brightness to balance visibility with battery conservation. Most parents can use Glimmie multiple times throughout the day without significantly impacting battery life.
Is Glimmie safe for my baby's eyes and development?
Yes. Glimmie's patterns are designed with infant visual development in mind. We avoid bright flashing lights, rapid movements, and overstimulating content. All patterns use gentle transitions and age-appropriate visual complexity. The small screen size of the Apple Watch naturally limits viewing time and intensity. As with any screen time, we recommend following your pediatrician's guidance and watching for your baby's engagement cues.