# Developing Nation Infant Carriers The 'Insulata' Baby Wrap Keeps Infants Secure and Supported By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-05-29 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulata-baby-wrap References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/low-cost-insulata-thermally-regulating-cocoon-for-newborns/) The 'Insulata' baby wrap has been designed by Fergus Vaux as a product for infants with a low birth rate to keep them supported in developing nations or low-resource areas. The thermally efficient wrap works by reflecting 90% of the heat dissipated from the infant back to them without the need for expensive or costly treatments. The wrap utilizes ultra-soft bamboo against the skin of the infant for optimal comfort, while the aforementioned reflective later is made from Outlast which was developed for use in [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumpl-x-nasa-original-puffy-blanket) astronaut spacesuits. The conceptual 'Insulata' baby wrap could be used either in the hospital or at home during the first weeks after birth to keep the child supported. The specialized design of the wrap also helps [dissipate excess heat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-cooling) to prevent overheating. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/babies) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Developing Nation Infant Carriers:** The 'Insulata' baby wrap provides a solution for low-resource areas to support and keep infants secure. - **Thermally Efficient Wraps:** The use of thermally efficient wraps reflects heat back to infants, providing a cost-effective alternative to expensive treatments. - **Ultra-soft Bamboo Materials:** The incorporation of ultra-soft bamboo materials in baby wraps enhances the comfort and well-being of infants. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pediatric Healthcare:** Pediatric healthcare providers can explore the use of the 'Insulata' baby wrap to improve infant care in developing nations. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can invest in the production of thermally efficient wraps using advanced materials like Outlast to meet the demand for innovative infant carriers. - **Maternity Retail:** Maternity retailers can offer ultra-soft bamboo baby wraps to cater to the growing trend of eco-friendly and comfortable infant products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Infant Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-baby-carrier.md) - [Design-Conscious Baby Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-incubator.md) - [3D-Knit Bamboo Swaddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-swaddle.md) - [Versatile Baby Swaddle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swaddle-sack.md) - [Multi-Use Soothing Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sweat-sheet.md) - [Modern Soft Baby Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konny-baby-carrier.md) - [Feedback-Informed Modern Baby Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-baby-carriers.md) - [Custom-Designed Infant Swaddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ollie-world-swaddle.md) - [Optimized Baby Onesizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottomup-bodysuit.md)