The Superior Alternative to the CuddleCot™
Because every moment matters, the Caring Cradle® has been carefully designed to provide grieving families with a safer, more dignified, and easier-to-use solution compared to cooling cots. Unlike the CuddleCot, the Caring Cradle requires no complex setup and no maintenance-intensive tubing.
It allows families to hold their baby without hoses or attachments. Its sturdy, hospital-grade design ensures safety and minimal assistance from hospital staff, giving families the time they need without added stress of adding water or attending to alarms and leaks. Thoughtfully designed and manufactured in the USA, the Caring Cradle is the compassionate, practical choice for honoring life with care.
Review our comparison chart below for more detailed information about why the Caring Cradle is the preferred option among families and hospital staff.
Caring Cradle vs. CuddleCot
Comparison Chart
| Caring Cradle Original | Cuddle Cot | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufactured | USA – Lakeland, FL | United Kingdom |
| Company Hours | 24/7/365 | UK time M-T 8-5, Fri 8-2, closed Bank holidays |
| Cooling Fluids | R134a environmentally friendly coolant in a closed sealed system | Water cooled with chemical for mold prevention |
| Set-Up | Plug in cord and turn on | Attach hoses – fill with water and chemical – set up basket |
| Cleaning & Sanitizing | All surfaces can be wiped with any hospital approved cleaner | Hoses must be completely dried before storing to prevent mold Moses’ basket surface hard to clean |
| Portable For Home Use | No | Yes |
| Bassinet Safety | Sturdy HDPE plastic mounted on metal cart base and can withstand a 100lb person pulling on the side and not tip. | Moses’ basket on wood base, tipping hazard |
| Holding Baby | Family can hold baby using cooled gel mat, no tubes or attachments. | Family can hold baby, however, tubes are attached to their mat to move water to continually cool the mat. |
| Staff Friendly | No monitoring needed | Alarm when needs water. Must use a chemical that requires PPE in the US. |
| Maintenance | Rolls easily – can use to cover and transport | Mfg suggests replacing tubes and hoses yearly |
| Mobility | On wheels | Not on wheels |
| Training | No training required | Requires staff training on use and maintenance |
“I knew about CuddleCots from working maternity services in other hospital but had never heard of the Caring Cradles. I was blown away with how beautiful they were and simple to use."
–Jordann Wesley
