Cuddles Infant Protection Solution

Infant Security Systems

Our Infant Security Systems offer a cost-effective, scalable solution to prevent newborn abductions in hospitals and birthing centers, featuring unparalleled real-time monitoring and reliable independent operation for ultimate peace of mind.

Newborn infants protected by Cuddles Infant Protection

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It Takes 4 Seconds for an Abductor to Leave a Room with a Baby and Make a Hasty Exit

The majority of U.S. infant abductions occur in hospitals. Take your security to the next level.

Infant Security Systems for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

Ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of every baby is a top priority. Hospitals can elevate their security systems by adopting advanced technology, allowing nurses the flexibility to provide seamless patient care while maintaining protected zones in real time. With Cuddles and Cuddles Pulse, Accutech offers two infant protection systems designed to meet the unique needs and budgets of healthcare facilities, ensuring safety is never compromised.

From the moment a baby is born, their safety is paramount. Unfortunately, even within the hospital, risks such as abduction exist. Effective prevention requires the right balance of security and accessibility, providing patients with both freedom and protection.

With 40 years of experience, Accutech’s infant protection systems have earned their place as market leaders. Contact Accutech Healthcare Security Solutions today to learn more about how Cuddles and Cuddles Pulse can benefit your facility, staff, and patients.

Infant Security Systems for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

Advantages of Accutech's Infant Security System

With the Cuddles Pulse Infant Protection system, your healthcare facility can take advantage of the following technologies:

Automatic Tag Check-In
An alarm will sound if the tag goes missing within 15 seconds (up to 90 seconds earlier than the competition)

Automated Tag Transfers
Allows nurses to focus more on patient care and less on administrative duties

Door Controllers That Will Respond To Each Baby's Infant Security Tag
Will lock doors or sound an alarm when a patient is not cleared to exit

Stand-Alone And Independent Systems
Systems won't go down even if your network does

Bands That Can Be Used On Babies Of All Sizes
Without false alarms

The Ability To Integrate With Your Current Video Surveillance System

Scalable, Intuitive Software
With no recurring costs

Cuddles Infant Protection solution
Pulse Cuddlees Infant Protection Solution

The Cuddles Pulse System

The Cuddles Pulse infant protection solution is the latest in infant protection technology. When not in an alarm state, the Cuddles Pulse tags send out a signal every 1.5 seconds to check in with the system. If seven of these signals are missed in a row, the system will notify your staff and can lock down the floor within 15 seconds of a tag’s presence not being detected. That’s up to 90 seconds earlier than the competition. This system does not replace Cuddles; rather, it elevates an already uniquely effective system. Think of it as an upgraded system with more bells and whistles than the original Cuddles solution.

Cuddle's Testimonials

"One key factor was having local support. Technicians can be on-site quickly without needing to fly in or provide remote..."

C. Ann Hackett, Director of the Family Center

"Our staff loves the ease of discharging and adding babies. We don't have nuisance alarms, and our safety factor has increased..."

Beth Cassidy, Maternity Director from Park Ridge Health

"I prefer Cuddles for its accuracy in infant location and problem alerts like band alarms, removal, or low battery. The guessing is gone—great system and..."

Melissa Carter, Communication specialist, Baptist Health Lexington

"The system is user-friendly and our nurses love that the soft bands on the leg do not cut the..."

Amy Buffamonte, Director of Newborn Nursery, Women’s Hospital at Renaissance

"I like the Cuddles soft band/tag being on the infant’s ankle instead of tugging on their navel cord. The system promptly works and has gone off every time we had an infant too close to the..."

Rachael Winston, Director of Women’s Services, BBH – Walker Baptist Medical Center

"Simple to use, with prompt support from Accutech. Parents love the soft, non-irritating infant bands. We plan to install Cuddles in all new..."

Chris Schroeder, OB Director, Crossing Rivers Health

How Does Cuddles Stack up to the Competition?

Find out why the Cuddles Infant Protection Systems are preferred by nursing and security professionals throughout the world. As manufacturers obsolete their infant protection solutions, hospitals are being forced to replace their existing systems. Before you invest in a new system, see how Cuddles stacks up against the Hugs infant protection system.

Cuddles
By Accutech

Hardware Driven, Software Enhanced

Comfort for the Baby

Tag Removed Alarms

Dedicated Network of Dealers

Extended Warranties at No Additional Charge

Hugs
By Securitas

PC and Wifi-Dependent for System Functionality

Contact Required

Too Loose Alarms

Subcontracted Installers

Costly Agreements Required for Ongoing System Support

Searching for an Infant Security System? Not all Infant Protection Systems are Created Equal

Improved beaconing technology, comfortable and tamper-proof infant bracelets, fewer false alarms, streamlined admittance, and discharge—these are just a few of the benefits offered by our hospital infant security system. Unfortunately, not all infant ID bracelets and systems provide the same advanced technology and peace of mind. Our Buyer’s Guide offers a complete guide to evaluating infant monitoring systems, alarms, tags, and support.

See Our Hospital Infant Security System in Action

  • Eliminate unnecessary room visits
  • Improve baby comfort
  • Create peace of mind for mom and other family members

Are you Putting your Smallest Patients at Risk with a Wi-Fi Dependent Infant Security System?

Your hospital's infant security system needs to be more dependable than your Wi-Fi connection. Get all the facts before you invest in an infant monitoring system with this guide to the realities of using Wi-Fi to protect your patients.

  • Improved beaconing technology that sends out a signal every 1.5 seconds
  • Notifications within 15 seconds of a missing tag
  • No recurring software costs Hardware-driven software enhanced
  • Instability of Wi-Fi signals
Healthcare professional working with Cuddles Infant Protection software

Cuddles System Features

Automatic Tag Check In

 

When not in an alarm state, the Cuddles Pulse tags send out a signal every 1.5 seconds to check in with the system. If seven of these signals are missed in a row, the system will notify your staff and can lock down the floor within 15 seconds of a tag’s presence not being detected. That’s up to 90 seconds earlier than our competitors!

Test Tag Station

cuddles test tag station

The tag test station gives current and future users the ability to see the remaining battery life and warranty date on infant and mother tags. The tag test station also allows users to see the tag program number, exact battery percentage remaining and allows nurses’ to record tag notes.

ID-TAD

ResidentGuard hardware

The ID-TAD (Identification-Tag Activator/Deactivator) is a handheld device that brings additional functionality to the Cuddles system. Nurses can turn tags on/off, verify tag numbers, review warranty dates and check remaining battery life from the LCD screen. When coupled with mother tags, the ID-TAD brings mother/baby matching technology to the Cuddles infant protection system.

Interference Shielding

All Cuddles systems are shielded against RF interference for the life of the system. Each tag operates at a unique frequency (418 MHz) on the edge of a range available only to the Department of Defense. The embedded ID code on the RF chip in addition to the unusual frequency it is transmitted on combine to make Cuddles the most reliable infant protection system available – minimizing the problem of false alarms (and alarm fatigue).

Infant Tag

cuddles infant protection band on baby

The Cuddles infant protection system Soft Bracelet is a light-weight, self-adjusting band that fits snugly and comfortably around the ankle. Made of an ultra-soft polyester blend, the bracelet won’t cut or chafe the skin, and won’t fall off due to movement or changes in weight.

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  • Amount of doors to be protected (locks or no locks)
  • Floor plan
  • Timeline on project installation

Cuddles Infant Security Software

Our easy-to-use Cuddles hospital infant security system software enables you to admit and discharge babies and generate reports more simply and quickly than ever before. No enrollment is necessary for instant protection, and on-site staff training can be completed in minutes. There are only seven different alarm types in the software.

Multi-floor monitoring, event escalation, and auto-transfer capabilities are available, and the software can be updated for free to ensure that you’re always operating with the latest features and benefits.

All receivers on the new generation software are IP addressable, and we can troubleshoot or customize zones from our software. We’ve also shrunk the receivers and reduced the footprint of the controllers surrounding the door.

Cuddles Infant Security Software

Cuddles Systems can be Seamlessly Integrated with Wired & Wireless Nurse Call Systems

The system can also be integrated into paging, access control, and CCTV systems.

Nurse Call Systems

Automatic Tag Check-Ins

The Cuddles Pulse Infant Protection System is designed to ensure the continuous safety of newborns within hospital settings. Each infant wears a lightweight, comfortable tag that transmits a signal every 1.5 seconds to communicate with the system. This frequent signaling allows for real-time monitoring of the infant's location throughout the hospital.

If the system misses seven consecutive signals from a tag, it promptly alerts hospital staff and can initiate a lockdown of the floor within 15 seconds of detecting the absence. This rapid response mechanism is designed to prevent potential abduction incidents, acting swiftly enough to avoid serious situations.

cuddles band on baby
cuddles infant protection band on baby

No More “Too Loose” Alarms!

The Cuddles Infant Protection System features a lightweight, self-adjusting band designed to fit snugly and comfortably around a baby's ankle. Crafted from an ultra-soft polyester blend, this bracelet prevents skin irritation and adapts to the infant's movements and weight changes, reducing the likelihood of false alarms due to a loose fit. Importantly, the electronic tag is positioned so that it never contacts the baby's skin, enhancing both comfort and safety.

Computer Enhanced, Not Dependent!

Only 7 alarm types and FREE upgrades for the life of your system.

If your computer goes down, our hospital infant security system is still hard at work. Our easy-to-use software only has seven alarm types and enables you to activate tags, admit and discharge patients and generate reports more simply and quickly than ever before. Multi-floor monitoring and auto-transfer capabilities are available. Rest assured you always have the newest version of our software with free upgrades and no maintenance agreements required.

Cuddles infant protection software

Why Choose the Cuddles Infant Protection System?

While traditional security measures like cameras and locks are essential, they may not fully prevent infant abductions. Implementing the Cuddles Infant Protection System offers enhanced infant safety through advanced RFID technology, reduces liability by ensuring comprehensive protection, provides peace of mind to parents and staff, and improves operational efficiency with its user-friendly design.

How do Other Hospitals Infant Security System Vendors Compare?

Automatic tag check ins every 1.5 seconds

Skin sensing band

Free software upgrades

Cuddles
By Accutech

Hugs
By Securitas

Safe Place
By RF Technologies

Secure Care
By KinderGuard

Automatic tag
check-ins every
1.5 seconds
Skin sensing
band
Band
Free software
upgrades
Cuddles
by Accutech
Hugs
by Stanley Healthcare
Safe Place
by RF Technologies
Secure Care
by KinderGuard

Industry Leading Customer Support

Local Dealers For Service and Support

Over 600 Active Hospitals Worldwide

Free 24/7/365 Phone and Remove Desktop Support On All Solutions
(When Applicable)

Downloadable Digital Buyer's Guides

Access All Of Our Sales Resources

Cuddles Pulse Infant Protection System

Improved beaconing technology with automatic tag check-ins every 1.5 seconds

Cuddles
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Help prospects understand their liability/exposure and help them take the next steps to ultimate patient protection with hospital infant security systems.

Cuddles
Buyer's Guide

Help your prospects compare and choose the right hospital infant security system.

Cuddles Frequently Asked Questions

How Does the Cuddles Infant Protection Solutions Work?

Accutech’s infant abduction system works by combining soft, comfortable newborn bracelets with an electronic infant monitoring system. If someone tries to remove a baby without authorization, the system will alert nursing staff of the breach. Other protective mechanisms are in place, such as alerts that go off if someone should try to remove the bracelet/baby tag. Newborns are safe and secure with the Cuddles protection system, providing peace of mind to parents, while reducing liability and improving nurse efficiency.

 

Is a Medical Baby ID Bracelet Different From an Infant Security ID Bracelet?

Yes, medical ID bracelets are used to identify patients currently staying at a hospital. This is typically a plastic tag with a label containing the patient’s name or other identifying information on the bracelet. Medical IDs are not used for infant security. The Cuddles infant security band is made of soft material that is comfortable and safe for newborns’ sensitive skin, but it is also secure. This band is used to protect the baby from unauthorized removal from a hospital or maternity ward. Inside the bracelet is an electronic device that connects with a perimeter protection system.

 

Can Infant Protection Bracelets Fall Off?

Because babies are all different sizes, Accutech’s Cuddles band is designed to be flexible and adjustable. However, it is also made to be secure and not easily removed. The bracelet should not fall off, and it should not be easy to remove unless properly unfastened by a nurse or cut off. If the band is cut off or removed, an alarm will alert nursing staff, which sets off an immediate response to recover the infant before the child is removed from the hospital.

 

What Happens if the Cuddles Bracelet is Cut or Removed?

If this were to occur, the soft bracelet immediately activates an alarm—preventing abductions and ensuring the continued safety and security of the infant wearing it.

 

Is the Cuddles Infant Protection System Easy for Hospital Staff to Manage?

Accutech’s infant protection system was created to be simple and reliable, and the tagging system is easy to use. Our solution fits the workflow of maternity ward nurses, so they can protect their little patients while focusing on patient care.

 

How do hospitals prevent babies from being stolen?

Hospitals use a variety of security measures to protect newborns, including controlled access to maternity units and camera surveillance. One of the most effective measures is the use of infant protection systems like Cuddles that attach a tamper-proof bracelet to the baby's ankle immediately after birth. If someone attempts to remove the tag or take the infant out of the designated area, alarms will sound.

 

Do hospitals put trackers on babies?

Yes, many hospitals use infant security systems, such as the Cuddles Infant Protection system. These systems employ bracelets with embedded sensors that are placed on the baby's ankle. These bracelets communicate with a system that monitors the location of the baby within the hospital. If the bracelet is tampered with or the baby is moved outside of a designated area, an alarm is triggered.

 

What is an infant security system?

An infant security system is a technology solution designed to protect infants in healthcare facilities. These systems use wearable tags or bracelets attached to the infant, which send signals to a central monitoring system. If the tag is tampered with or the infant is taken beyond a certain boundary, the system triggers an alarm. Systems like Cuddles also offer real-time location tracking and integrate with existing hospital systems.

 

Certascan Digital Footprinting System

Infant security is a paramount concern for maternity wards, and baby identification is a critical part of keeping newborns safe. Footprints from birth are a recognized and viable way to uniquely identify each baby. CertaScan by Accutech is the leading provider of digital footprinting, allowing hospitals to identify infants from the time of birth.

Certascan infant footprint scanner