Better Bendy Bumper Infant Positioning Aid

The Better Bendy Bumper Infant Positioning Aid is designed using a patented structure for a unique molding capability that enhances the care and comfort of infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). This positioning aid is crafted to meet the delicate needs of newborns, especially those who require extended stays in the NICU, and benefit from positioning and behaviors found in the womb, which are mimicked by the Bendy Bumper.

Better Bendy Bumper

The Better Bendy Bumper Infant Positioning Aid is designed using a patented structure for a unique molding capability that enhances the care and comfort of infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). This positioning aid is crafted to meet the delicate needs of newborns, especially those who require extended stays in the NICU, and benefit from positioning and behaviors found in the womb, which are mimicked by the Bendy Bumper.

Technologies Overview

Better Bendy Bumper

  • Patented structure has unique molding capability

  • Stays in place until reshaped by the caregiver

  • Helps facilitate positioning and behaviors found in the womb

  • Two different sizes available for the perfect fit

A wipeable urethane (Dermaplush) case encloses the Better Bendy Bumper's foam and metal rod, allowing it to be completely reusable. It can be wiped down in accordance with each individual hospital unit's cleaning protocol.

Two types of covers are available: washable cloth covers for multiple-patient use and disposable covers for single-patient use.

The hermetically-sealed rod can be removed from the single-patient use body. The rod can be cleaned and reused in a new foam body, allowing for multi-patient use.

About the Better Bendy Bumper Infant Positioning Aid

Customizable Support

The Better Bendy Bumper allows for highly customizable support, enabling healthcare providers to adjust the shape and positioning to fit the specific needs of each infant. This flexibility is crucial for accommodating various medical conditions and ensuring that each baby receives individualized care. It comes in two different sizes for the perfect fit, allowing caregivers to reshape it as needed.

Promotes Proper Development

Proper positioning is essential for promoting healthy development in infants. The Better Bendy Bumper stays in place once it’s shaped to help maintain optimal positioning for breathing, digestion, and musculoskeletal development. By supporting a natural fetal position, it aids in the transition from the womb to the outside world, which is particularly important for premature infants.

Enhances Comfort and Security

The soft, flexible design of the Bendy Bumper provides comfort and a sense of security for infants. It mimics the enclosing warmth of the womb, which can help reduce stress and promote a sense of well-being in newborns. This is not only beneficial for the infant’s emotional health but can also contribute to better sleep patterns and overall growth.

Easy to Clean

Designed with the realities of the NICU environment in mind, the Better Bendy Bumper is easy to clean and maintain. The urethane (Dermaplush) case that encloses the foam and metal rod is wipeable to meet individual hospital cleaning protocols and for reuse. The hermetically-sealed rod can be removed from the single-patient use body to be cleaned and reused in a new foam body, for multi-patient use. The washable cloth covers are for multiple-patient use and the disposable covers are for single-patient use.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Better Bendy Bumper is a patented, flexible positioning aid designed to enhance the care and comfort of infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). It provides customizable support to meet the unique needs of newborns, particularly those requiring extended NICU stays.

The Bendy Bumper is made with a soft foam encased in a urethane (Dermaplush) cover, which is both flexible and easy to clean. The internal structure contains a metal rod that allows for the customizable shape, designed for both comfort and support.

The Bendy Bumper’s soft, flexible design mimics the enclosing warmth of the womb, providing comfort and a sense of security. This not only supports the infant’s emotional health but can also contribute to better sleep patterns and overall growth.