• The solution of Focus: Warm Blanket 
  • Alternate Solution: a Cream/Jelly 
  • Top 3 Design Criteria: Temperature, Ease of Use/Accessibility, and Hygiene

 

MORE INFORMATION ON OUR DESIGN CRITERIA

Temperature

  • Infants ideal internal temperature
    • Roughly 36.3 +/-  .52 C
  • Temperature of the device
    • Should not burn the infant
  • The design
    • Would be ideal if there were thermometers installed on the device.
    • Should be able to change the device’s temperature. 
  • Installed thermometers
    • Ideally be able to measure the temperature of the child and the blanket

Hygiene

  • It takes a newborn about 2 to 3 months to have a matured immune system.
  • The device must be clean after being sterilized and can be properly reused, without posing a threat to the newborn’s health. 
  • The Design
    • The device should be hygienic and should keep the newborn clean 
    • Removable/detachable cloth components to allow it to be reused.
    • Cloth should be able to absorb any blood (prevents slipping and helps to gently clean the child).

Ease of Use 

  • Access to child
    • Must be able to examine child
    • Must be able to access child easily for medical procedures
  • Minimal tubes, wires and peripherals
    • Prevents tangling and confusion
    • Prevents entanglement of child
    • Simpler design- easier to understand and use
  • Concise displays and alerts
    • Prevents confusion
    • Allows for quick assessment
    • Avoids distraction