How Did Bagby Begin?Updated 9 months ago

Bagby is the result of a personal story / experience. The idea was born on Kickstarter on July 2017 to help my Juan Sanchez and his wife reconnect their relationship, and take it to the next level. They realized their phones were taking them away from a mindful and healthy relationship path so Juan proposed to start a #PhoneFreeBedroomChallenge. 

Soon after, they discovered the benefits this simple change in behavior could bring to people, especially couples like them, so they decided to create Bagby. Truth be told, we haven’t brought our phones back in the bedroom since.

Back in October 2017, their first child was born. This is the reason why the Bagby logo has a baby face.

In 2024, R Blank and his team at Shield Your Body acquired Bagby. R and SYB believe in the Bagby mission because we are both are deeply committed to helping people build healthier relationships with technology. While SYB focuses on reducing the physical health risks of EMF exposure, Bagby promotes digital wellbeing through screen-free routines and mindful product design. R Blank shares Bagby’s belief that technology should support—not dominate—our lives. Through Bagby, R and SYB are able create real-world solutions that help people disconnect, sleep better, and live more intentionally. Together, we're addressing both the physical and behavioral impacts of our tech-driven world.