New Huggies Little Snugglers Nano Preemie
Diapers were developed in close partnership with Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurses and Neonatal Therapists
TORONTO, March 23, 2017 /CNW/ - Today Huggies, the #1
diaper brand in Canadian hospitals, is launching a new diaper for
the smallest babies – Huggies Little Snugglers Nano Preemie
Diapers. This diaper is made for those weighing less than two
pounds (900 grams) and is specially-designed to help promote
healthy growth and development while protecting the delicate skin
of these most fragile babies.
With fewer than 1.4 percent of babies born each year falling
within this category, Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs)
previously lacked a diaper solution specifically designed for this
delicate population. Huggies worked closely with NICU nurses and
neonatal therapists to ensure Huggies Little Snugglers Nano Preemie
Diapers would help meet the needs of these vulnerable babies. The
narrow, gentle fasteners are specially sized to provide a secure
fit without inhibiting the leg and hip for fetal tuck positioning.
The soft, smooth liner and gentle leg gathers guard against
leakage, and are uniquely designed to help avoid irritation of
fragile, underdeveloped skin.
"We're passionate about helping all babies thrive, especially
the smallest and most fragile. This Huggies diaper reflects our
ongoing commitment to deliver innovative solutions for the NICU,"
said Eleonora Daireaux, Vice
President, Huggies North America. "After hearing of the need for a
diaper that meets the special requirements of these babies, our
expert teams in skin science, research, product safety and
manufacturing were inspired. Knowing every second counts for these
babies, the team acted quickly to bring Huggies Little Snugglers
Nano Preemie Diapers from concept to launch in hospitals in just
six months."
The process to create Huggies Little Snugglers Nano Preemie
Diapers included intensive research and design optimization, as
well as interviews with nurses and neonatal therapists to ensure
the design provided optimal fit for healthy growth and development.
Every Huggies Little Snugglers Nano and Micro Preemie Diaper goes
through a rigorous inspection process, including a 40-point hand
inspection, and are individually folded and hand-packed with care
for these vulnerable babies.
"Many nurses have spoken to me about wanting a smaller product
to accommodate a preterm baby's bottom without limiting leg
movement," said Sharon Dore, RN,
PhD.McMaster University. "Nurses also wanted a diaper that
allowed a waist fit to allow for umbilical lines. I am so pleased
that Huggies has developed the Huggies Little Snugglers Nano
Preemie Diaper to respond to these patient's
needs."
Huggies Little Snugglers Nano Preemie Diapers join a portfolio
of innovative solutions designed for the NICU, including Huggies
Little Snugglers Micro Preemie Diapers and Huggies Natural Care
Extra Sensitive Wipes, the first and only baby wipe developed
specifically for premature baby skin.
To Huggies, the development of these products helps fulfill its
No Baby Unhugged promise to ensure all babies get the care they
need to thrive. In addition to delivering specially designed
products for the smallest babies, this promise also includes a
commitment to growing hospital hugger programs, supplying diaper
and wipes donations, and supporting on-going research and resources
like Every Change Matters™: A Guide to Developmental Diapering
Care, a first-of-its-kind approach to help nurses and other
healthcare professionals deliver their best care with every diaper
change.
More information about Huggies No Baby Unhugged and Huggies
Little Snugglers Nano Preemie Diapers, including ordering
information, is available at huggieshealthcare.com.
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