NICU Blanket Mattress Cover

Polo Custom Products partnered with a medical OEM to develop a custom mattress cover solution for a newborn phototherapy device. Through prototyping, hands-on engineering collaboration, and creative problem-solving, Polo helped bring a brand-new medical product to market with a solution that balanced patient comfort, functionality, and manufacturability.

Device Description

This mattress cover system is designed for use with neonatal phototherapy devices used to treat infant jaundice. The product consists of a soft, washable mattress assembly paired with a disposable non-woven cover designed to support babies’ comfort while allowing therapeutic light to pass through effectively. Engineered for newborn care environments, the system was developed to balance clinical performance, comfort, and ease of use for healthcare providers.

Customer Situation

The customer was developing a new newborn care product and needed a mattress cover solution that would provide comfort for infants, withstand repeated cleaning, and allow phototherapy light to pass through the material effectively. The customer came to Polo with the product housing and design challenges, but needed a manufacturing partner capable of quickly developing a functional solution that could support the launch of the new device.

Solution

Polo Custom Products worked directly with the customer’s engineering team to rapidly develop a working prototype that addressed both comfort and light transmission requirements. Using creative material concepts and hands-on product development support, Polo delivered a prototype within half a day that closely resembled the final production design. The fast sampling process and collaborative engineering approach helped accelerate product development and support the customer’s speed-to-market goals.

IMPACT

Polo Custom Products helps support newborn care by manufacturing components used in phototherapy systems designed to treat infant jaundice safely and effectively. Through rapid development support, quality-focused manufacturing, and scalable production capabilities, Polo helps medical OEMs bring innovative patient care solutions to market faster.