A non-invasive device and a system for monitoring and measuring blood
saturation and heart pulse rate of a baby or infant is provided. The
device includes a housing unit configured to be integrated within
apparatus, which is attachable proximate to a limb being measured. The
housing unit includes at least one light source, providing light directed
toward the surface of the limb, a light detector spaced apart from the
light source and sensitive to intensity levels of the light reflected
from the limb and a processing unit for processing the intensity signals
received from the light detector for producing output signals. The device
may determine the level of the blood constituent and may also use this
level for monitoring and/or to activate an alarm when the level falls
outside a predetermined range.