In the past, we have seen a considerable number of children born premature succumb to death shortly after delivery. This is most prominent in the developing countries for obvious reasons. However, infant mortality rates are pronounced in the developing countries. Babies born underweight or premature are in dire need of someone to come up with innovation to bridge this gap. The innovation of infant warmers would go a great mile to help these infants. An infant warmer is a sleeping bag for infants which serve the purpose of an incubator. One thing about the infant warmer is the fact that it does not need electricity for it to function. It is completely independent of this amenity as it uses water heating services. The other thing is that it is portable. This is to say that the mothers and infants do not have to be restricted within the confines of the hospital walls for this facility to be accessible. Parents can take home their premature babies with them in the infant warmers, and maximum protection is guaranteed.
The infant warmer is of core innovation opportunity in that it is entirely light. Its weight is of insignificance value. It is light as a feather. This is to say that the mother does not have to struggle with the weight of the warmer and can be able to move the baby around. It goes without saying that the warmer will be of adjacent innovation opportunities. Infant warmers are available in the markets today. However, they are created to function when electrically charged. These warmers that use water heating services would be a new product created ultimately. It will go a long way to reducing the electricity bills and help these infants in need of this product.
References
B. Koletzco, B. P. (2014). Nutritional Care of Preterm Infants. New York: Medical Publishers Ltd.
Bansi Nagji, G. T. (2012). Managing Your Innovation Portfolio. Havard Business Review, 3-12.
