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Huggies adds ‘Nano’ diaper to preemie line

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DALLAS — Huggies has launched a new diaper for the smallest premature babies, Huggies Little Snugglers Nano Preemie Diapers.

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Huggies worked with neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses and neonatal therapists to develop the Little Snugglers Nano Preemie Diaper, the company said, noting that NICUs have lacked a diaper this fragile baby population.

The process entailed intensive research and design optimization, as well as interviews with nurses and neonatal therapists to ensure the design provided optimal fit for healthy growth and development, according to Kimberly-Clark.

The diaper features gentle, specially sized fasteners and a narrow, absorbent pad to provide a flexible fit so the baby can be comfortably positioned in a fetal tuck, with arms and legs close to the body. The soft, smooth liner and gentle leg gathers also offer leakage protection without irritating delicate, underdeveloped skin.

“We’re passionate about helping all babies thrive, especially the smallest and most fragile. This Huggies diaper reflects our ongoing commitment to deliver innovative solutions for the NICU,” stated Eleonora Daireaux, vice president for Huggies North America.

Huggies Little Snuggles Nano Preemie_hand“After hearing of the need for a diaper that meets the special requirements of these babies, our expert teams in skin science, research, product safety and manufacturing were inspired,” Daireaux explained. “Knowing every second counts for these babies, the team acted quickly to bring Huggies Little Snugglers Nano Preemie Diapers from concept to launch in hospitals in just six months.”

Huggies Little Snugglers Nano Preemie Diapers are the latest in a line of products designed for the NICU, including Huggies Little Snugglers Micro Preemie Diapers and Huggies Natural Care Extra Sensitive Wipes, which the company said is first and only baby wipe developed for premature baby skin.

All Little Snugglers Nano and Micro Preemie diapers undergo a rigorous inspection process, including a 40-point hand inspection, and are individually folded and hand-packed.

“Good-fitting diapers are important to the healthy growth and development of our smallest patients,” commented Anjanette Lee, an infant development specialist at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital in Houston, one of nine Level III and Level IV NICUs that tested the new diaper. “In our experience, we found Huggies Little Snugglers Nano Preemie Diapers conformed to the baby’s bottom without gapping or limiting leg movement. The thinner fasteners and less material at the waist provided a good fit for baby while still protecting their fragile skin.”


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