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About 1 pregnancy in 100 at 20 weeks of pregnancy and later is affected by stillbirth, and each year about 24,000 babies are stillborn in the United States. (cdc.gov)
Most families only have between 1-6 hours to grieve with their stillborn child. The earliest sign of macerations are seen in the skin 4 – 6 hours after intrauterine death. (stillbirthday.com)
The CuddleCot cooling cot provides grieving families an opportunity to spend time with their loved ones, stillbirth up to a one year old infant, for up to two weeks.
"The CuddleCot cooling pad is placed in any Moses basket, crib or bed. It is connected by a specially insulated hose and is quietly cooled using the CuddleCot cooling unit.
The CuddleCot’s thin, soft cooling pad is placed on top of the soft mattress which ensures baby is fully cushioned and comfortable. The CuddleCot system comes with two sizes of cooling pad for premature and full-term babies.
Grief is a natural response to loss, and everyone experiences grief differently.
We know that not every family may choose to use a CuddleCot, but we do hope that every family is offered the option to use a CuddleCot when the need arises.
It is our mission to help raise awareness of stillbirth and neonatal death and the wider support that is available."
(From cuddlecot.com)
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FAQ's
What is a CuddleCot?
The CuddleCot is like a refrigerated baby bed that helps preserve the body of a deceased newborn, for days – and up to two weeks. The unit gives parents and/or family members the gift of time and a chance to grieve and bond with their baby.
How much does a CuddleCot cost?
$2,599per unit.
If I donate, what percentage of my donation goes toward the purchase of a CuddleCot?
Right now 85% of the funds are going to purchasing CuddleCots for hospitals that do not have one. The remaining 15% have helped with the fundraisers and deliveries (travel) for CuddleCots.
How many CuddleCots has The Born Sleeping Foundation purchased?
When our foundation began, our goal was to donate 1 CuddleCot per year in memory of Wesley. With the generosity of so many, we were able to purchase our first CuddleCot in October 2021 and donate that to Kaiser Roseville in Northern California, where I delivered. We then held our first fundraiser in April 2022 and received enough funds to purchase 5 CuddleCots that year. In April 2023, we held our second fundraiser and raised much more and was able to purchase 7 CuddleCots, for a total of 13. The long term vision is that every hospital in the nation will have access to a CuddleCot.
How can I inquire about my local hospital receiving a CuddleCot?
We would love help you with this! Please click here and we'll help you get started.
How much times does a family have with a CuddleCot?
Up to two weeks.
What relationship can families of stillbirth or infant loss have with the Born Sleeping Foundation?
We have big visions! More to come on this!
What relationship can hospitals have with the Born Sleeping Foundation?
We want hospitals to have the confidence that they can contact us when they need a CuddleCot, or when their unit needs repair or extra parts!