Comparing Reusable & Reliable Methods to Keep Babies Warm

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The discussion focuses on comparing resistive heating elements and hot packs for keeping premature and ill babies warm. The key requirements are that the method must be reusable, reliable, maintain a constant temperature for at least two hours, and be cost-effective. While resistive heating is acknowledged to meet these criteria, the inquiry seeks information on hot packs that could also fulfill the same needs. The specific type of hot pack mentioned involves a liquid that crystallizes upon activation. Participants are encouraged to share insights or sources related to effective hot pack options.
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Dear All,

I am comparing two methods for keeping premature, and ill babies warm.

On the one hand I have resistive heating, and on the other 'hot packs'

Goal is to find a reusable, and reliable method. It has to maintain a constant temperature for at least 2 hours, and preferable has to be cheap.

I know a resistive heating element suits all these purposes, but I am wondering if there are any 'hot packs' that do so...?

Just to be clear: By 'hot pack' I mean the elements which contain a liquid that crystallizes when you break a coin inside the element.

Does anybody know more about these things, and has a source maybe?

Thanks,
Pieter
 
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