141 results about "Newborn infant" patented technology

A periumbilical infant ECG sensor for measuring the heartbeat of a newborn infant. The ECG sensor also preferably includes an SAO2 sensor for measuring the oxygen saturation level of the infant's haemoglobin. The ECG sensor is fastenable about the stub of the infant's umbilical cord. The ECG sensor is preferably connected to an electronics module housed in a cavity of an umbilical cord clamp. The electronics module has a power source for supplying power to the ECG sensor and the SAO2 sensor and a transceiver for wirelessly transmitting the ECG and SAO2 signals to a monitoring station.

The present invention relates generally to a method of improving the antioxidant status of an infant. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of improving the antioxidant status of an infant by administering a mixture of natural tocopherols. The natural tocopherol mixture is an effective blend of α- and γ-tocopherol. For ease of administration and improved taste, the mixture of natural tocopherols are typically delivered in vehicle which may be in the form, for example, of a tablet, capsule, liquid, and nutritional formula. The present invention also relates to a method of improving the antioxidant status of an infant by supplementing the lactating woman wherein the supplemented breast milk is fed to the infant. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method of improving the antioxidant status of a newborn infant by supplementing the pregnant woman.

The invention discloses an infant milk power added with synbiotics, comprising the following components: fresh milk 40-68 gram; demineralized whey powder 15-34 gram; granulated sugar3-6 graml; vegetable oil 4-8 gram; compound prebiotics 0.4-20 gram; compound probiotic 1.0*10<5>-1.0*10<11> cfu. The inventive infant milk power can be ysed for building advantages of beneficial bacterium when a newborn infant starts colony valuation. Through adding probiotic, the number of probiotic is advanced to increase in a short time, through adding prebiotics having selectively increasing effect on probiotic, the added probiotic is performed with fast field setting, thereby maintaining advantages of probiotic in intestinal flora. The invention also markedly relieves diarrhoetic symptoms, and has definite treatment effect on diarrhea caused by rotavirus.

One aspect of the present invention relates to the use of an estrogen in the treatment of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) in a newborn infant, said treatment comprising administering an effective amount of estrogen to said newborn infant within 7 days after birth. The present treatment offers the advantage that estrogens can be administered using non-invasive modes of administration, e.g. oral or rectal administration. Other aspects of the present invention relate to a suppository for use in newborn infants comprising at least 1 μg of estrogen and to an oral applicator comprising a container holding an aqueous liquid containing micronised estetrol and a metering dispenser for metering the liquid into the oral cavity of a newborn infant.

A pillow for supporting a baby during bath time. The pillow comprises a compressible, shape-sustaining, C-shaped bolster with a center well sized to surround and “hug” the torso of a baby or toddler. A collapsible seat is attached to the bolster. The seat bottom is supported by a sidewall that is continuous with the inner sidewall of the bolster. In a first, extended position, the seat bottom is positioned a distance below the bottom of the bolster. This configuration is ideal for a baby or toddler in a seated position, allowing the child to sit upright inside the pillow's well. The seat may be configured in a second, collapsed position with the seat bottom forming a sling that extends across the well of the bolster. By flipping the pillow over, this configuration is ideal for supporting a small or newborn infant in a reclining position for bathing.

A nipple configuration for use on baby bottles and in breast shields particularly adapted for feeding and nursing newborns. The configuration includes body and nipple portions integrally formed of a soft flexible material and defining raised ridges or other surface irregularities thereon so as to provide the feel of a mother's breast and nipple. The nipple projects outwardly from the body portion and defines a fluid passageway extending axially therethrough and a plurality of discharge openings in the extended end thereof. A flexible reinforcing tube extends through the passageway communicating the fluid openings with the interior of the body portion and preventing the nipple from collapsing upon being sucked by a newborn. The device can also be used on a pacifier for developing the sucking reflex and, in a modified form, for feeding and nursing newborns having a cleft-lip or palate.

Disclosed are newborn infant formulas comprising fat, carbohydrate, and from 0.5 to 2.5 g of protein per 100 ml of formula, wherein the formula has a caloric density of from 25 to 50 kcal per 100 ml of formula. Also disclosed are methods of administering the infant formulas to provide newborns with optimal nutrition, to reduce the occurrence or extent of insulin resistance in an individual later in life, to reduce the occurrence or extent of atherosclerosis or coronary artery disease in an individual later in life, or combinations thereof, by feeding newborn infants the newborn infant formula described herein.

A swaddling blanket for infants, particularly newborn infants, and more particularly for premature infants, comprises an inner blanket and an outer blanket. Each of the inner and outer blankets comprises three flap members such that when all three flap members of the inner blanket, and all three flap members of the outer blanket, are folded over the infant, the infant is comfortably enclosed within six blanket layers in order to provide the infant with the requisite amount of warmth. The baby is also placed upon a support cushion effectively built into the swaddling blanket such that the baby's head, neck, and spinal regions are adequately supported.

Disclosed are newborn infant formulas comprising fat, carbohydrate, and from 0.5 to 2.5 g of protein per 100 ml of formula, wherein the formula has a caloric density of from 25 to 50 kcal per 100 ml of formula. Also disclosed are methods of administering the infant formulas to provide newborns with optimal nutrition, to reduce the occurrence or extent of insulin resistance in an individual later in life, to reduce the occurrence or extent of atherosclerosis or coronary artery disease in an individual later in life, or combinations thereof, by feeding newborn infants the newborn infant formula described herein.

A portable bed for a newborn infant made up of a rectangular flat support surface which holds a firm infant mattress pad, the surface having a rigid headboard perpendicularly attached at one end, and rigid perpendicular partial side walls attached to both the support surface and to the headboard. A hinge is provided about midway along the longitudinal length of the support surface allowing the unit to be closed against itself to facilitate easy transport. A soft fabric cover is provided to cover the surface, headboard and side walls. A firm waterproof mattress pad having the same dimensions as the support surface is also provided. A pair of handles may also be provided at either end of the support surface for carrying the unit when folded together.

A feeding regimen for an infant which includes (a) feeding to a newborn infant a first composition including a fat or lipid; a protein source, wherein the protein source has from about 72% to about 90% whey and from about 10% to about 28% casein; a prebiotic composition; and at least about 72 IU / 100 kcal of vitamin D, and (b) feeding to a later stage infant a second composition which includes a fat or lipid; a protein source, wherein the protein source has from about 50% to about 70% whey and from about 30% to about 50% casein; a prebiotic composition; and no greater than 70 IU / 100 kcal of vitamin D.

A swaddling blanket for infants, particularly newborn infants, and more particularly for premature infants, comprises an inner blanket and an outer blanket. Each of the inner and outer blankets comprises three flap members such that when all three flap members of the inner blanket, and all three flap members of the outer blanket, are folded over the infant, the infant is comfortably enclosed within six blanket layers in order to provide the infant with the requisite amount of warmth. The baby is also placed upon a support cushion effectively built into the swaddling blanket such that the baby's head, neck, and spinal regions are adequately supported.

A process for modifying the lactoprotein by enzyme method features that the immobilized composite enzyme, the ionically regulatory protein structure and heat treating technique are used as selectively hydrolyze the alpha S-casein and beta-lactoglobulin in lactoprotein, resulting in easy digestion and low sensitization. It can be used for composite milk for baby, old man and patient.

A blanket assembly for swaddling an infant (e.g., newborn baby) includes a blanket body defining a pocket between an upper layer and a lower layer of the body at one end of the blanket body, the pocket accessible via an opening selectively closeable to seal the pocket. A neck, spine and spinal cord support device of a semi-rigid material is removably insertable in the pocket of the blanket body and secured within the blanket by the pocket so as to maintain the support device in a substantially fixed position within the blanket body. The support device supports the head, neck, spine and spinal cord of a newborn baby or infant when the infant is laid on the blanket body in a supine position and wrapped in the blanket body, so as to inhibit injury to the infant's head, neck, spine and spinal cord while carried by a person.

A hood with a double wall portion or wall adapter for a thermotherapy device. The wall adapter works with the hood in such thermotherapy devices to lower that part of the body heat of the premature or newborn infant lost due to radiation to the cooler hood. The construction avoids inter alia problems relating to water of condensation being formed, which may drop off. The double wall portion or wall adapter is arranged on the outside of a hood portion of the hood (1). The wall adapter (2) is fastened to the hood part (1) from the outside in a simple manner. A connection structure (5) provides for connection or locking of the wall adapter (2) at the hood (1). A seal (3) extends around the wall element of the wall adapter (2) to enclose an intermediate space between the wall adapter and (2) and the hood (1).

The present invention relates to a novel method for treatment and prophylaxis of infections, especially enteric infections, in newborns, which is both safe and effective. This is achieved by using IgY directed against microbes, in particular against Enterobacter cloacae, which have been obtained by hyperimmunising birds with an antigen (microbe) in order to stimulate the production of immunoglobulines (IgY) against such microbe. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical product from eggs of birds containing immunoglobuline or a fragment thereof, which can be combined with other preparations, nutritients or pharmaceuticals for simultaneous, separate or sequential use in the prophylaxis or therapy of gastrointestinal infections in newborn infants.

The invention relates to an obstetrics and gynecology department hospital bed, in particular to an obstetrics and gynecology department hospital bed provided with a baby crib for the obstetrics and gynecology department, and achieves the technical purpose of providing the obstetrics and gynecology department hospital bed provided with the baby crib capable of being provided with the baby crib andconveniently utilized by a pregnant woman and an infant. To achieve the technical purpose, the obstetrics and gynecology department hospital bed provided with the baby crib for the obstetrics and gynecology department comprises a hospital bed body and the like; a first bed plate is connected to the inside of the upper portion of the hospital bed body, a placing mechanism is arranged at the left side of the hospital bed, and an infant bed mechanism is arranged at the left side of the upper portion of the hospital bed. The obstetrics and gynecology department hospital bed provided with the babycrib for the obstetrics and gynecology department is provided with the placing mechanism, does not need to occupy a too large space and can be conveniently utilized by a user; the hospital bed is provided with the infant bed mechanism and can conveniently place a newborn infant; the hospital bed is provided with a swing plate and can tenderly swing the infant so that the emotion of the infant canbe relaxed.

A method is provided for reducing the extent of or occurrence of long-term adverse health effects in human infants, comprising feeding to said infants when newborn a nutrient-containing-formula providing not more than 1 gram of protein per 100 ml of formula and / or not more than 50 kcal per 100 ml of formula. Also disclosed are methods of administering the infant formulas to reduce the occurrence or extent of insulin resistance in an individual later in life, to reduce the occurrence or extent of obesity or atherosclerosis in an individual later in life, or combinations thereof, by feeding newborn infants the newborn infant formula described herein.

The present invention relates to preventive therapies and treatments of motor deficit disorders. In particular, the present invention relates to compositions and methods for preventative therapy and treatment of motor deficit disorders, such as cerebral palsy, in fetuses and newborn infants using inhibitors to neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS).

The present invention relates to a composition comprising IgY antibodies against at least two different fungi, the use of the composition for the preparation of a pharmaceutical especially for prophylaxis and / or therapy of all kinds of fungal infections, such as conditions caused by organisms belonging to the Candida genus or Aspergillus genus, especially of fungi that are less sensitive to antimycotica and a diagnotstic method using the IgY antibodies. Further it relates to immunisation of birds with a combination of at least two different species of fungi to the Candida genus or Aspergillus genus and a diagnostic method for fungi. It also relates to relates to a novel method for treatment and / or prophylaxis of fungal infections, especially infections by fungi which have lowered sensitivity or resistance to antimycotics. The method is both safe and effective. This is achieved by using IgY directed against fungi, in particular against Candida species, which have a lowered sensitivity or resistance against antimycotics. The specific IgY has been obtained by hyper immunising birds with one or several fungi as antigen in order to stimulate the production of immune globulins (IgY) against such fungi. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical product from eggs of birds containing immune globulin or a fragment thereof, which can be combined with other preparations, nutritients or pharmaceuticals for simultaneous, separate or sequential use in the prophylaxis or therapy of gastrointestinal infections in newborn infants.

An assembly for supporting an infant (e.g., newborn baby) includes a fabric body defining a pocket between an upper layer and a lower layer of the body at one end of the fabric body, the pocket accessible via an opening selectively closeable to seal the pocket. A neck, spine and spinal cord support device of a semi-rigid material is removably insertable in the pocket of the fabric body by the pocket so as to maintain the support device in a substantially fixed position within the fabric body. The support device supports the head, neck, spine and spinal cord of a newborn baby or infant when the infant is on the fabric body to inhibit injury to the infant's head, neck, spine and spinal cord. The fabric body can be a swaddle blanket and / or sleeve.

The invention provides novel antibacterial textile fabric special for infants and a preparing method thereof. The method comprises the specific operation steps that 1, lotus fibers extracted through a physical method serve as weft, cotton fibers serve as warp, double-layer plain weave is adopted as a weave structure, and weaving is carried out so that a fiber layer can be formed; 2, hydrolyzed chitosan is dissolved into water, a plant antibacterial extracting solution is added, the mixture is stirred uniformly, finally sodium alginate is added, and after sodium alginate is dissolved, transparent and uniform antibacterial viscous fluid is formed; 3, after the fiber layer prepared in the step 1 is tentered and finished, the surface of the fiber layer is coated with the antibacterial viscous fluid prepared in the step 2, and baking, washing and drying are carried out to obtain the antibacterial textile fabric special for the infants. The antibacterial property is still excellent after the prepared antibacterial textile fabric special for the infants is washed with water for 100 times, the textile fabric has excellent wet absorbing and ventilating properties, is soft and comfortable in handfeel and environmentally friendly, meets the requirement of clothes of the newborn infants and is antibacterial textile fabric special for the infants, and safety is guaranteed.

The invention relates to a construction method of a human amniotic mesenchymal stem cell bank. The construction method comprises the following steps: taking a human amnion for detection, flushing and washing the human amnion with a phosphate buffered solution, then smashing the human amnion, diluting with the phosphate buffered solution, digesting with trypsin, digesting with collagenase IV and deoxyribonuclease I, and filtering to obtain a single-cell suspension; by adding human serum albumin, transferring, insulin and sodium selenite into a DMEM / F12 basal culture medium with the ratio of VDMEM to VF12 being 1 to 1, placing human amnion mesenchymal stem cells in an incubator under the serum-free condition, and then performing liquid exchange and culture transfer; subjecting the mesenchymal stem cells obtained through in vitro culture and proliferation to liquid nitrogen refrigeration, and preserving the cells according to the gender of newborn infants, the ABO / Rh type and the HLA type; establishing cell information files, so that the human amniotic mesenchymal stem cell bank is constructed. The method has the characteristics of no other animal derivation, wide source range and no ethic limitation. With adoption of the method, the human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells can be provided for cell therapy and other application.

The invention relates to a bath lotion which is suitable for babies 0-3 months old and the preparation method. Brici fruit oil and pine polysaccharide are added into the cosmetic based on a certain weight ratio; the weight proportion of the brici fruit oil is 0.1%-6.0% and the weight proportion of pine polysaccharide is 0.1%-2.0%. In view of the self characteristics and the growth rules of the skin of the 0 to 3-month-old babies, the invention is added with brici fruit oil which has balancing and moistening functions and pine polysaccharide which can lockup moisture. With harmonious synergistic action, the invention supplies water and nutrition to the skin while strengthening the skin anti-pollution efficacy and preventing skin moisture loss of the baby, thus strengthening the skin respiring and metabolic capabilities of the baby, preventing skin diseases and making the skin healthier, softer and smoother.

The present invention provides a method for treating retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and related retinopathic diseases. The method comprises administering to the retina of a mammal suffering from, or at risk of developing, retinopathy of prematurity or a related retinopathic disease an amount of cells from a vasculotrophic lineage negative hematopoietic stem cell population, effective to promote beneficial physiological revascularization of damaged areas of the retina and to ameliorate damage to the retina caused by the disease. Preferably, the mammal is a human patient. In one preferred embodiment, the lineage negative hematopoietic stem cell population is a lineage negative hematopoietic stem cell population comprising hematopoietic stem cells and endothelial progenitor cells (i.e., Lin− HSC). In another preferred embodiment, the lineage negative hematopoietic stem cell population is an isolated myeloid-like bone marrow (MLBM) cell population in which the majority of the cells are lineage negative and express CD44 antigen and CD11b antigen. As an alternative, for treatment of newborn infants, a lineage negative hematopoietic stem cell population can be isolated from umbilical cord vein blood.

One aspect of the present invention relates to the use of an estrogen in the treatment of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) in a newborn infant, said treatment comprising administering an effective amount of estrogen to said newborn infant within 7 days after birth. The present treatment offers the advantage that estrogens can be administered using non-invasive modes of administration, e.g. oral or rectal administration. Other aspects of the present invention relate to a suppository for use in newborn infants comprising at least 1 μg of estrogen and to an oral applicator comprising a container holding an aqueous liquid containing micronised estetrol and a metering dispenser for metering the liquid into the oral cavity of a newborn infant.

A trunk houses an infant outfit and infant blanket appointed to clothe and swaddle a newborn infant on the momentous journey home from the hospital. Also included by the container are a plurality of cards adapted for documenting the joyous journey. The infant outfit, infant blanket, and cards are safely stored and displayed within the container. A memorabilia system and method are thereby provided for memorializing and commemorating the infant's first journey home from the hospital. The memorabilia system and method are operable to accommodate at least five generations of infant home journeys.