BiliRoo, a wearable infant sling that combines phototherapy with kangaroo care for newborn care in under-resourced environments. For millions of newborns around the world, neonatal jaundice is a common early-life condition that without timely treatment can result in severe health risks. Access to phototherapy, the standard treatment for the condition remains limited in many parts of the world particularly in under-resourced and rural communities. BiliRoo uses filtered sunlight as its energy source, with a patent-pending design that delivers the blue light needed to treat jaundice without relying on electricity.
The sling design considers both the emotional and physical needs of newborns, BiliRoo allows babies to remain close to a caregiver through skin-to-skin contact an alternative to conventional phototherapy devices. Designed to be as straightforward to use as a conventional baby sling, Its creators aim to keep the cost below US$50, potentially opening up treatment possibilities in communities where medical infrastructure and reliable electricity are scarce.
