Once upon a time, I ran a local moms blog that frequently ran posts featuring "must haves". One very popular blog post was always the updated list of "hospital essentials for new moms" considering new moms frequently emailed requesting to know essentials that veteran moms recommended. The top most suggested item from veteran moms in the know (no bias here- it's just a fact) was Woombie! 

The Woombie swaddle has been swaddling babies safely and efficiently for over twenty years without a single safety recall. The patented pant-shape mimics the womb to ease the transition from the womb to the world and keeps baby in the hands over heart position for optimum brain development whilst offering containment for continued bone fusion and flexion. 

Imagine a little boy walking in the forest and he comes across a chrysalis. Its in his little boy nature to want to pick at the chrysalis to release the butterfly, but if the butterfly is robbed of the opportunity to push through the chrysalis unencumbered, the wings will be too weak for the butterfly to survive. Similarly, a newborn human needs to be cocooned for the first three months of life. It's not ready to be loose or it feels sort of "lost in space" as though its falling. A newborn human has no awareness of its position in time and space and thus can be born into a somewhat scary place. But, a baby swaddled tightly in a Woombie Sleepy Pod feels as though it's still inutero which is best for optimum development. 

The Woombie Sleepy Pod is a hospital essential and we hope best practice for Mother-Baby units and newborn nurseries. Vital signs can be checked through the swaddle without disturbing the baby which decreases negative touch and decreases exciting the Moro reflex which causes unnecessary stress. The baby's foot can be gently pulled out via bottom zipper for pulsox, heal sticks or footprints. In fact, the double zipper can be utilized during circumcision whilst keeping baby swaddled up top! 

Please reach out to place an order. Woombie Bili Pods for phototherapy, cooling babies and NAS/NOWS populations can be purchased directly through our distributor International Biomedical. We look forward to helping you 'Woombie" every baby!

Happy swaddling!

The opioid crisis has had far-reaching consequences, affecting individuals, families, and communities across the United States. One of the most heartbreaking aspects of this crisis is its impact on newborns. Every 15 minutes, a baby is born suffering from opioid withdrawal, a condition known as neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).
NAS occurs when a baby is exposed to opioids in the womb, either through prescription medications or illicit drugs. Opioids, such as heroin, fentanyl, and prescription painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone, can pass through the placenta to the developing fetus, leading to dependence. When the baby is born, they are suddenly cut off from the drug, leading to withdrawal symptoms.

These symptoms can be severe and include tremors, excessive crying, irritability, feeding difficulties, sweating, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and even seizures. The intensity and duration of withdrawal symptoms can vary depending on several factors, including the type of opioid used, the amount and frequency of use, and whether the mother received any treatment during pregnancy.

Treating newborns with NAS requires specialized care. They may need to be hospitalized and receive medication to help alleviate their withdrawal symptoms. The goal of treatment is to keep the baby comfortable and support their growth and development.
​
The impact of NAS extends beyond the immediate withdrawal symptoms. Babies born with NAS may be at a higher risk for developmental delays, behavioral issues, and learning difficulties later in life. 

Swaddling a newborn in a Woombie Bili pod™ mesh swaddle may decrease the withdrawal symptoms and provide developmental care and comfort. The Woombie Bili Pod™ features a patented peanut-shape to mimic the womb and keep baby swaddled in the "Hands over Heart" position for flexion, bone fusion, and crossing the midline. The mesh allows breathability and may decrease the risk of overheating. Swaddling a baby suffering NAS in a Woombie Bili pod™ or "ISeeYou" swaddle may create the feeling of being held these babies so badly need. 

​Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] to inquire about placing an order. 

Gone are the days of the pink and blue horizontal striped blankets in the newborn nursery that have been used since the 1950s and in with the Woombie Sleepy Pod™ by Barski Vail Designs, LLC. Created by two medically minded twin moms, Karen Barski and Chelsea Vail, the Woombie Sleepy Pod™ is the new "thing" in newborn nurseries!

The Woombie Sleepy Pod™ features a patented peanut-shape design that mimics the womb to ease baby's transition from the womb to the world whilst providing thermoregulation, safer sleep, flexion and bone fusion. 

As if that wasn't enough, the Woombie Sleepy Pod™ can also be used for procedural support!

Swaddle newborns in the Woombie Sleepy Pod and pull ONE heel out for heel stick while baby snuggles up close to their caregiver. Need to do eye drops, place an NG tube or perhaps complete an EEG? Simply swaddle baby in a Woombie Sleepy Pod™ rather than papoose, or restrain, and hold baby safely in place using Sweetease or gentle shushing throughout the procedure. 

Circumcisions can be completed while newborns are swaddled in the hands over heart™ position in the Woombie Sleepy Pod™ and the bottom half of baby is exposed using the double zipper feature!

Reach out to [email protected] to inquire about purchasing Woombie Sleepy Pods™ for transport, ER, Mother/Baby, midwifery practices, PICU, radiology or even Hem/Onc. We want to see the Woombie Sleepy Pod™ in every procedure room and children's hospital worldwide. 

​Created by moms for moms, Chelsea and Karen

The Woombie Bili pod™ has been successfully providing developmental care for newborns undergoing phototherapy for jaundice since 2017. It's patented peanut-shape mimics the womb, keeps baby in the optimal hands over heart™ position and allows range of motion in the shoulders and hips. But, what sets the Woombie Bili pod™ apart from the competition- FULL luminosity. No other swaddle on the market allows 94-98% luminosity to reach the skin. 

But, now the Woombie Bili pod™ is being used to provide developmental care and comfort to the NOWS babies suffering withdrawal symptoms! US hospitals have started clinical trials with the help of their sales reps at International Biomedical to show that babies born addicted to opioids can be safely swaddled in the 360 degree meh in hopes of decreasing likelihood of overheating, decreasing tremors or seizures, and increasing periods of rest. 

The Woombie Bili pod™ can be disposable or reusable and supports neonates and newborns during phototherapy, cooling treatment and withdrawal. Reach out to [email protected] to inquire about purchasing. 
​