Medline Infant Heel Warmers, 3" x 5", 100 EA/CS

Infant Heel Warmers, 3" x 5", 100 EA/CS

Infant heel warmers are gel packs used to warm an infant's heel before blood tests. They are a practical choice for neonatal and pediatric care settings where frequent heel sticks are part of collection workflow and a gentle fit matters. This version measures 3 inch x 5 inch and uses lift-and-stick tape to make application and removal easier.

Good Fit For

• Neonatal blood collection workflows
• Infant heel stick preparation
• Pediatric care settings using frequent blood tests

Key Features

• Heel warmers help increase blood flow to the infant heel area before blood tests
• Designed to help minimize potential bruising, infection, or cartilage damage from frequent heel sticks
• Gel pack conforms gently to an infant's heel for a closer, more comfortable fit
• Lift-and-stick tape supports easier application and removal
• 3 inch x 5 inch format for infant heel warming needs

Applications and Usage

• Warming an infant's heel before a blood test
• Supporting blood flow before frequent heel sticks
• Preparing the heel area with a gel pack that conforms gently during pre-test setup

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Intended for infant heel warming rather than general hot or cold therapy
• Lift-and-stick tape may help streamline placement and removal during collection prep

FAQ

• How do these infant heel warmers help before a blood test? These heel warmers help increase blood flow to the infant heel area before heel sticks for blood tests.
• Why might a care team choose infant heel warmers for frequent heel sticks? The heel warmers are intended to help minimize potential bruising, infection, or cartilage damage associated with frequent heel sticks.
• Will the warmer fit gently around an infant's heel? Yes. The gel pack is specially designed to conform gently to an infant's heel.
• How is the warmer applied? The warmer uses lift-and-stick tape, which helps make application and removal easier.

From Medline.