CuddleCot vs. Old Cooling Methods for Infant Bereavement Care
The CuddleCot is internationally recognized as providing a safe, verified, flexible, and emotionally supportive solution for cooling pre-term and full-term babies in bereavement care using one device.
It delivers continuous, gentle cooling without the risks of freezing, condensation damage, or temperature fluctuations.
We are confident that the CuddleCot supports a higher standard of bereavement care. Its true continuous cooling gives families peace of mind and removes the pressure to return their baby to the cot before they are ready. Instead, families can focus on spending meaningful time together in a way that feels right to them.
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| CuddleCot - More than just a cooling device | Ice Packs and Ad Hoc Cooling | Morgue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling for All Gestations | Supports both preterm and full-term infants in a single device. Pre- and full-term pads included as standard | Often sized for full term infants only; and not suitable for smaller babies. | Not reliably adaptable for all sizes | Not designed for use with preterm infants; unsuitable for family interaction |
| Cost-Effective | Cost-effective and designed for long-term reliability, this solution offers excellent value without compromising on performance. Unlike many alternatives, it can be easily maintained over time, ensuring continued effectiveness year after year. For optimal results, we recommend a simple pad replacement every 12 months. | Expensive to purchase. Not maintainable and new units needed when cooling fails | Low initial cost, but ineffective and inconsistent | Ongoing staff time costs; no equipment, but high procedural overhead |
| Non-Freezing System | Regulated cooling that cannot freeze baby like other options. There is a misconception that some state regulations require a 40˚F after 24 hours. This is untrue. In Texas, cooling requirements apply only once the baby is in the care of a licensed funeral director, crematory, or cemetery, not while still in hospital care. The CuddleCot is set to 8˚C (46˚F), a temperature that avoids rapid condensation, ice, or freezing, keeping the baby safe and comfortable for family contact. It maintains a steady, visible temperature, fully meeting HB 37 standards, while allowing parents to spend precious, gentle moments with their baby. | Risk of over-cooling in some units | High risk of freezing baby or causing skin damage | Stable cooling, but may not be gentle cooling |
| Temperature Verification | Digital display confirms accurate temp | No real-time temperature display for peace of mind | No control or reliable verification | Not available to staff. Controlled externally in mortuary |
| Discreet and Non-Invasive | Quiet, small footprint; compatible with any existing bassinet. Baby can be swaddled continually, no need to swap pads out. | Often large and clinical | Can be discreet intially, but impractical | Removal from family area can feel abrupt and clinical |
| Flexible Use | Unlike old-style mattresses, the CuddleCot provides continual, temperature-controlled cooling. Its pads fit any bassinet or can be held in a parent’s arms, delivering gentle, consistent cooling. Parents can keep their baby close without needing to return them to the cot, and healthcare professionals don’t have to intervene to maintain the right temperature. | Baby must stay in cold cot; can’t be held without temperature fluctuations | Baby must remain on ice for cooling | Requires transport and coordination between wards/departments |
| True Continual Cooling | Maintains temperature even when baby is held using pads | Continual cooling stops when baby is removed from cot | Inconsistent; cooling stops when moved | No in-room cooling provided. Baby is removed and returned |
| No Ice Build-Up or Condensation | No risk of rapid condensation; protects delicate skin. Will not ice up | Can cause condensation when temperature fluctuates and ice up damaging baby's skin | Rapid condensation common, may damage baby’s skin | Large scale cooling can be harsher than gentle options like CuddleCot |
| Portability & Setup | Lightweight, portable, and compact, the system is easy to store when not in use. It features three quick-connect components—fewer than most other refrigerated options. | Large footprint and heavy | Portable, but uncontrolled | No setup, but high time and logistics burden for transfer |
| Emotional Support for Parents | Supports more natural, comforting interactions, such as holding a baby wrapped in a blanket. There is no need to swap out pads, and healthcare professionals don’t have to ask parents to return the baby to the cot, allowing families privacy. More than just a cooling product, the CuddleCot includes evidence-based e-learning and guidance for HCPs, helping them provide sensitive, informed care every step of the way. | Limited contact; cold hard surfaces | Stressful due to safety concerns and unreliable results | High emotional distress from repeated separation; removes ability to parent in death |
Worldwide Expertise, Local Support
Trusted worldwide, the CuddleCot provides discreet, gentle, and uninterrupted cooling in hospitals, hospices, and homes. Used in L&D, NICU, emergency departments, and family care, it helps healthcare professionals support families with dignity and comfort.
With a global support team across the US, Canada, and Europe, we offer not just the CuddleCot, but ongoing evidence-based learning and guidance for bereavement care. Gold-standard care is more than cooling it’s comprehensive support.
Contact our team today at info@cuddlecot.com
Product Availability and Pricing
- Immediate dispatch available in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Austrailia.
- No credit card processing fees
- Includes a standard one-year manufacturer warranty
Universal Cooling for Babies After Loss
- Single device for both pre-term and full-term babies
- Pre-term and full-term temperature-controlled cooling pads included as standard
- Designed specifically for bereavement care and post-loss support
Portable and Versatile Use
- Portable cooling system compatible with any cot, bassinet, or trolley
- Continual cooling while the baby is held in a parent’s arms or in cot/bassinet
- Suitable for hospital, hospice, and home settings
Discreet, Family-Centred Design
- Non-clinical, discreet appearance to support a calm environment
- Cooling pads fully concealed within the baby’s blanket or swaddle
Safe and Chemical-Free Technology
- No harmful chemicals or refrigerants
- Discreet, electrically powered cooling for continuous temperature control
Training, Education, and Support Included
- Free online healthcare resources
- Ongoing customer support globally
- Included access to online, evidence-based bereavement care training for healthcare professionals
Contact info@cuddlecot.com for more information
Family Led Choice Bereavement Care
The CuddleCot gently cools the baby using either a pre- or full-term sized flexible, portable pad that ensures maximum effective cooling contact with baby, promoting temperature stability, minimizing the opportunity for condensation, and eliminating icing.
The pre- and full-term sized pads can be wrapped in the baby’s own blankets and used in any bassinet or in the parents’ arms, ensuring consistent verifiable cooling even when the baby is held or moved. This helps reduce condensation, avoid harsh temperature drops, and support dignified, comforting time for families.
