Big news from the SMöLTAP team! We are thrilled to announce that SMöLTAP has been recognized as one of the winners of the 2025 SWPDC–AAP SOATT Pediatric Device Prize. This prestigious award celebrates the brightest ideas in pediatric medical technology, and we’re honored to be at the forefront of this mission.
Raising the Bar for Infant Care
At SMöLTAP, we’re passionate about creating better experiences for babies and caregivers when it matters most. Our innovation? A new approach to the spinal tap procedure for infants. This essential medical test can be stressful for families and challenging for care teams, but we believe in a future where medical procedures for kids are safer, smoother, and less intimidating. Winning this award is a proud moment—and a testament to the impact our solution can make.
Celebrating Pediatric Innovation
The SWPDC–AAP SOATT Pediatric Device Prize spotlights visionary companies and inventors bringing much-needed change to children’s health care.
Why This Matters
Children aren’t just small adults. They deserve medical devices and care that are designed specifically for them. That’s why the SWPDC and the AAP Section on Advances in Therapeutics and Technology offer this prize each year—to foster breakthroughs in pediatric care and help bring these innovations into real-world use.
What’s Next for SMöLTAP
This recognition fuels our commitment to push further, innovate faster, and partner with pediatric professionals and families every step of the way. Our vision is bold: to set a new standard for infant spinal tap procedures and to ensure every child gets the care and comfort they deserve from their first days onward.
We’re grateful for the support and inspired by the community around us—thank you for championing pediatric innovation!
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this exciting journey.