Infant incubators are used to provide a warm environment for babies born prematurely or for other infants who are unable to maintain a normal body temperature. They are designed to provide a safe, controlled space for infants to live while their vital organs develop4. Infant incubators are used for:
Providing a warm environment for babies born prematurely.
Maintaining normal body temperature of infants born prematurely who are unable to do so
Protecting the preemie from infection, allergens, or excessive noise or light levels that can cause harm
Providing treatment, such as special lights to treat neonatal jaundice common in newborns