Things to Remember Before Using Infant Heel Warmers

2019-09-09T03:42:40-07:00May 10th, 2019|Infant Heel Warmer|

An infant heel warmer is a type of disposable device made up of a non-toxic substance. When placed in the sole and heel area, an exothermic reaction occurs which immediately raises the body temperature to around 104°F (40°C). The rise in temperature only lasts for a few minutes but is enough to boost the infant's blood circulation, which helps caregivers to collect a blood sample [...]