HOW NEWBORN INCUBATORS WORK
Found in hospitals around the world, these medical boxes have saved the lives of countless sick and premature babies
WORDS MARK SMITH
Incubators help premature babies who are not yet able to properly regulate their own temperature
“Incubators also protect babies from germs and allergens”
It was President Kennedy who stepped up efforts to roll out neonatal care following the death of his newborn son
Incubators are a true medical marvel that have saved the lives of countless babies, so it’s hard to believe that the technology can trace its roots all the way back to a French zoo by way of a Brooklyn fairground. Designed to provide a safe and controlled environment for young babies who need a little bit of extra help to grow, develop and get well, an incubator’s environment can be adjusted to provide the ideal temperature for a baby, as well as provide the correct amount of oxygen, light and humidity that the doctor thinks the little one needs.