11/14/2007

Close to baby

New baby bed strengthens mother-child bonding

Every young mother wants to be as close as possible to her newborn baby. The "Leipiziger Wanne", the "Leipzig tub", developed by German engineering company NEL, can fulfil this wish even more easily: The c-shaped bed consists of a transparent tub which can be moved across the mother's bed allowing her eye contact with the baby at any time.

Dr. Uwe Teichert presets the "Leipziger Wanne" at MEDICA

At MEDICA 2007, the Leipzig-based NEL group successfully presented the prototype of its Leipzig tub. The reaction of the international audience was overwhelming as immediate inquiries from 41 countries illustrate. The innovative concept is not only extremely safe it also promotes mother-child bonding from day 1.

“We introduced the prototype of the baby bed at the St. Georg hospital in Leipzig and got rave reviews from both mothers and midwives”, says NEL managing director Dr Uwe Teichert. The new product was somewhat of a by-product triggered by a repair contract for older baby tubs. The experts at NEL immediately recognized the weaknesses of the old models and without further ado went about developing a new one: a baby bed which in the meantime has received the safety seal of approval by German technical certification body TÜV.

A c-shaped metal frame, soft-skater wheels and a tilted pneumatic spring make sure that baby is comfortable. The plastic tub is perforated to reduce the risk of sudden infant death. Separate brakes at each wheel ensure safe movement while a handy shelf holds diapers and other baby accessories.