BOND · Parental BONDing for a better start in life

Annually, 130.000 babies in the EU are born extremely premature, ranging from 24 to 32 weeks of gestation (so calledpreterms). Currently the vital signs of these pre-terms are monitored with an adhesive electrode system that was originallydesigned for adults. These electrodes cause stress and pain for the pre-term during the daily removal by which skin damagecan occur. Furthermore, the system prevents skin-to-skin contact with the pre-term parents (Kangaroo Mother Care) due tothe wires. Stress, pain and impaired Kangaroo Mother Care prevent pre-term development. Research shows that one out oftwo pre-terms develops concentration disorders and/or cognitive impairments during their lifetime. This results in highhealthcare costs. Therefore, neonatologists demand an better solution that allows them to better assess pre-term wellbeing.Bambi Medical, a rising med-tech company, responds to this market need with the introduction of the Bambi Belt. The BambiBelt is an innovative wireless and non-invasive system that can measure the vital signs of pre-terms. With the Bambi Beltsensors are kept in place via an elastic belt that does not harm the fragile pre-term skin. In addition, the system is wirelessand therefore parents are enabled to give significant more Kangaroo Mother Care. This will improve the development of thepre-term and reduce both short-term (less hospital days) and long-term (less costs due to development delays) healthcarecosts. These benefits of the Bambi Belt result in a higher quality of care and a more cost-effective solution.