Your baby needs jaundice treatment. Your baby needs you. Let them have both.
Say goodbye to unnecessary stressors, say hello to better treatment.
Increased Bonding
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Uninterrupted Care
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Stress-Free Treatment
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Being separated from your baby is the last thing you want to happen right after you give birth. And we think your baby should be able to receive the best jaundice care in the comfort of your arms.
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During treatment with SnugLit, your infant is swaddled securely in a comfortable, breathable material. SnugLit is easy to use and seamlessly permits normal infant care by giving you uninterrupted time spent with your newborn.
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You can say goodbye to interrupted feedings, uncomfortable eye protection, and periods of no-contact. You no longer have to subject your baby to confining incubators and cold, fiber optic pads.
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SnugLit is the bridge that connects you with your infant's jaundice treatment.
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In a study of 100 mothers, 82% stated that jaundice treatment was stressful to them and their baby. 100% said that a portable and wearable swaddle treatment for jaundice would have improved their experience.
FAQ
General Questions:
Q: What is jaundice?
A: Jaundice is a condition that occurs when there is too much bilirubin in a newborn’s blood. Bilirubin is a molecule that is broken down by the liver-- when a baby’s liver is premature, it cannot keep up with the levels of bilirubin in an infant’s body. Jaundice is characterized by a yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes but is usually identified using a blood test. 1
Q: How many babies are born with jaundice?
A: About 60% of newborns born with in the U.S. have some type of jaundice! 2
Q: What happens if jaundice is not treated?
A: Since bilirubin molecules are able to cross into the brain, failure to treat jaundice can lead to cerebral palsy, mental retardation, or even death. The treatment of jaundice in the U.S. is standard but must be taken seriously.2
Q: What do hospitals use to treat jaundice today?
A: Most hospitals use one of two types of treatments: incubator phototherapy lights or the “Biliblanket” style pad treatment. 3
Q: What is SnugLit?
A: SnugLit is a wearable swaddle that emits blue light phototherapy, allowing for treatment of jaundice without sacrificing maternal-infant bonding.
Q: Is SnugLit safe?
A: Yes! SnugLit is designed around the infant’s needs and well-being. Our phototherapy treatment upholds the standards of jaundice treatment that the medical industry has relied upon for years. The key difference is the way in which the treatment is delivered. SnugLit is a more convenient and holistic approach to treating jaundice. SnugLit makes it possible for mothers to nurse and hold their babies while they receive the treatment they desperately need.
Q: Can I purchase SnugLit?
A: SnugLit is still being developed by our team of engineers and is not yet on the market. Stay tuned for updates on when SnugLit will be available in your local hospital!
Q: I want to learn more, how can I contact TheraB?
A: We would love to hear from you! Please email us at contact@therabmedical.com. You can also visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/therabmedical
How Does SnugLit Work?
Q: How is jaundice treated?
A: Jaundice is treated with phototherapy- the use of blue light in order to break down the bilirubin into a form that can be released from the infant's body.1 SnugLit is not changing the way jaundice is treated – just improving the manner in which the treatment is delivered!
Q: I don't know what blue lights are- are they the same as the ones used in tanning beds?
A: Not at all! While tanning beds use UV light, phototherapy devices use visible light at a specific wavelength. This wavelength helps break down the bilirubin molecules, and thus, cures jaundice. The blue lights used to treat jaundice are completely safe for babies. 1
Q: Does SnugLit use the same lights as a Biliblanket?
A: SnugLit uses the same blue light therapy as the Biliblanket. The difference is in how the therapy is delivered! The blue light therapy used in SnugLit was designed to abide by the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for phototherapy. We didn’t want to reinvent the proven treatment, we just knew that babies, mothers, and nurses deserved and needed an innovative delivery of the treatment.
Q: Current treatments require me to sit next to an outlet. Does SnugLit have to be plugged in during treatment?
A: No! SnugLit is portable and battery powered. You are free to move about your home or hospital room while your infant is undergoing treatment. You can hold your new baby as much as you want and even breastfeed!
Why SnugLit?
Q; Current treatments work, why do we need a new solution?
A: Studies by the American Academy of Pediatrics have shown that separation of the mother and newborn after birth leads to increased stress to the newborn. Mother-infant bonding in the first few days of life has been found to directly impact the long-term development of the child.
Jaundice treatment is mandatory, but the current treatments make it difficult and sometimes impossible for parents to hold their child during treatment. Considering treatment can be required for a significant number of hours over a period of several days, this subjects the child to unnecessary separation. Some current treatments also require cumbersome eye protection that causes stress on the baby and mother.
While jaundice may be cured by current treatments, treatment practices are missing the mark and are not meeting the comprehensive needs of a newborn in their first week of life. SnugLit is a wearable treatment that prevents the separation caused by traditional treatments. With SnugLit, mothers are able to hold, comfort, and even nurse their babies while receiving treatment.
Jaundice treatment is mandatory, but the current treatments make it difficult and sometimes impossible for parents to hold their child during treatment. Considering treatment can be required for a significant number of hours over a period of several days, this subjects the child to unnecessary separation. Some current treatments also require cumbersome eye protection that causes stress on the baby and mother.
While jaundice may be cured by current treatments, treatment practices are missing the mark and are not meeting the comprehensive needs of a newborn in their first week of life. SnugLit is a wearable treatment that prevents the separation caused by traditional treatments. With SnugLit, mothers are able to hold, comfort, and even nurse their babies while receiving treatment.
Q; Does SnugLit have the same components as traditional treatments?
A: While SnugLit has all of the necessary components to provide effective phototherapy treatment, it is designed in a superior manner. SnugLit is much more user friendly and compact than traditional phototherapy treatments. No need to worry about clunky vacuum-like tubes, light boxes, loud fans, or being tethered to a wall outlet. This soft and comfortable swaddle is designed around the needs of the infant and their mother - the goal of this new design is to improve the overall jaundice treatment experience without sacrificing effectiveness.
Q: Do I have to take my baby out of treatment to breastfeed?
A: No! We designed SnugLit so your baby can remain in jaundice treatment constantly- no more removing her from under the lights while you nurse or hold her close to you. This not only positions you to give your baby the care they need, but it alleviates the need of constant supervision from healthcare providers.
Q: Do I have to pay more for SnugLit?
A: For most patients, SnugLit is covered by insurance the same way other phototherapy treatments are covered. We are working diligently to get SnugLit into hospitals as a standard treatment option.
Sources & Resources:
1.) University of Michigan Health System: "Your Baby. Jaundice and Phototherapy"
2.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "What are Jaundice and Kernicterus?"
3.) Mayo Clinic: "Infant Jaundice"
4.) Nationwide Children's: "Jaundice (Hyperbilirubinemia)"
2.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "What are Jaundice and Kernicterus?"
3.) Mayo Clinic: "Infant Jaundice"
4.) Nationwide Children's: "Jaundice (Hyperbilirubinemia)"
Disclaimer: SnugLit is still under development and will be subject to clearance by the FDA before becoming available for purchase.