CLINICALSecure skin-to-skin in the most complex care settings
Joeyband™ secures the newborn upright on the parent's chest at birth, through repair, transport and into recovery, supporting immediate and extended skin-to-skin. Perfect for Golden Hour, Enhanced Recovery After Caesarean (E-RAC), Eat Sleep Console, and Baby Friendly initiatives.
The numbers your committee will ask for
Why skin-to-skin matters, in one minute
Immediate, uninterrupted skin-to-skin is linked to better outcomes for mother and baby. Joeyband makes it safe to do more of it.
Physiological stability
Helps regulate the newborn's temperature, heart rate and breathing. Even preterm babies of 2–3 lb show more stable metabolism and blood sugar.
Breastfeeding success
Babies kept skin-to-skin during the Golden Hour are more likely to latch, which can reduce reliance on donor milk ($27–$590 per infant).
12× less crying
Babies receiving skin-to-skin care were 12 times less likely to cry during the observation period.
Reduces postpartum hemorrhage
Skin-to-skin contact triggers the mother's natural oxytocin release, which helps the uterus contract.
Supports C-section skin-to-skin
Secures baby to the parent on the O.R. table, keeping them together through repair, transport and recovery.
Proper upright positioning
Keeps the newborn where they should be during skin-to-skin, with easy access for staff and no buttons or zippers in the way.
One device for every neonatal setting
O.R. / Cesarean
- Skin-to-skin on the O.R. table
- Together through repair & transport
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Labor & Delivery
- Golden Hour skin-to-skin
- Frees nurses for vitals & feeding support
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NICU
- Helps prevent slipping & extubation
- Preemies, twins & triplets
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Postpartum
- Holds baby securely
- Supports and maintains proper positioning
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Transfer
- Secures baby to mom for transfer between units
- Zero separation
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What could Joeyband save your hospital?
Enter your numbers. Defaults use typical published values; open “Adjust assumptions” to change any of them.
Adjust assumptions
Example: 3,000 births per year, $50 per Joeyband (one per birth, volume pricing)
Skin-to-skin rate: 50% today, 90% with Joeyband
10% of the new skin-to-skin babies move to exclusive breastfeeding, formula cost $120
NICU: 10% baseline admissions, 10% fewer admissions, $5,000 per admission
Opioids: 30% C-section rate, 15% fewer C-section mothers needing opioids, $80 per patient
Infant falls: 1 in 667 births, 50% prevented, $15,000 per fall
With these defaults it shows $58,933 net savings per year, or $1.39 back for every $1 spent.
Infant falls are a sentinel event. They should be prevented.
Most in-hospital falls happen when an exhausted or medicated parent is holding the baby. Joeyband helps to secure the baby in the proper skin-to-skin position.
- FDA-registered Class I medical device
- Joeyband PRO fits a wide range of patients, plus a bariatric size
- Quick, safe emergency access to the baby
- For use sitting or reclined. Not a carrier, not for co-sleeping.
Joeyband vs. the alternatives on your unit
What units use for skin-to-skin today, compared on the points that matter for safety, workflow and purchasing.
| Criteria | Joeyband™ PRO | Skin-to-skin shirts & gowns | Stretchy wraps | Makeshift solutions (blankets, tape, mesh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered medical device | Yes: FDA Class I |
No: None listed |
No: None listed |
Not applicable: n/a |
| Professional endorsement | Yes: AWHONN · La Leche League Int'l |
Partly: Some developed with a NICU |
No: None listed |
Not applicable: n/a |
| Skin-to-skin on the O.R. table | Yes: Designed for it, through repair & transport |
Partly: Some, after caesarean |
Not stated: Not stated |
Partly: Improvised |
| NICU use | Yes: Preemies; helps prevent slipping & extubation |
Partly: Some designed for preemies or marketed as NICU-friendly |
Not stated: Not stated |
No: Linked to falls, dislodgement & unplanned extubation |
| Twins & triplets | Yes: Same band |
Not stated: Not stated |
Not stated: Not stated |
Not applicable: n/a |
| Sizes to stock | Yes: 2 sizes cover 25–75" chests, incl. bariatric |
No: ~4 sizes, per wearer |
Yes: One size |
Not applicable: n/a |
| On in seconds, no wrapping | Yes: Wrap & fasten |
Yes: Pull-on |
No: ~16 ft of fabric to wrap |
Partly: Varies |
| Quick clinical access to baby | Yes: Opens in seconds |
Partly: Some open without fasteners |
No: Must unwrap |
Partly: Varies |
Based on publicly available brand and retailer information for leading products in each category, October 2026. "Not stated" means we could not find the information, not that the feature is missing. Full comparison and sources available on request.
What hospital teams say
“Using the Joeyband frees up nurses to focus more on breastfeeding, monitoring the mother's vital signs and other important duties.”
Scott HarrisonDirector, Maternity Centre, St. Paul's (Vancouver Sun)“Cradles baby to mother, promoting skin-to-skin contact while also preventing newborn drops.”
Nenette CacalClinical Nurse Manager, NCH“Parents have told us they feel baby is more secure and they feel more safe.”
Nadean DortPediatrics/NICU Unit Manager, Alberta Health ServicesShort videos for every setting
Show your team how Joeyband is applied, step by step.
Ready for your unit from day one
Instructional videos
Step-by-step application for O.R., NICU, L&D and postpartum staff.
Policy documentation
Ready-to-adapt policies and patient competency forms.
Customer Success Program
Monthly sessions, in-person assistance and a dedicated support inbox.
Bulk & private label
Volume pricing, private labelling and customization available.
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Tell us about your unit. Our sales team will follow up with bulk pricing, a customized ROI worksheet and supporting research.
- 📦 Sample for your unit
- 🏷️ Customized pricing
- 📈 Customized ROI worksheet
- 📚 Full clinical references
- 🎓 Staff training plan
Joeyband™ in the news
See how hospitals across North America are using Joeyband, in the press and clinical news.
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