From QR codes to Data Matrix, 2D barcodes pack far more information than the old striped kind. That is exactly what lets okay mama turn a quick scan into a full safety check.
A traditional 1D barcode stores a short number in a row of stripes. A 2D barcode — like a QR code or Data Matrix — stores data in a grid of squares, holding far more information in a smaller space.
More data per code means faster, more reliable product identification. Once okay mama knows exactly which product you are holding, it can pull the ingredient list and run the safety check.
It identifies the product, retrieves its ingredients, cross-references them against pregnancy-safety databases, and returns a verdict with reasoning — all in a couple of seconds.