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Fixed beds designed to provide a soft surface for infants and neonates similar to that provided by floating on a fluid. These beds typically include a mattress filled with some appropriate substance, such as air, water, or gel; the mattress covering may be permeable to air and water vapor but not to liquids. Neonatal and infant beds are appropriate in size and environmental conditions (e.g., softness, illumination levels) for a neonate and also provide good working conditions for healthcare staff members. They are frequently mounted on wheels and may include or permit attachments to incubators. Neonatal flotation therapy beds are intended for continuous care of newborns as well as ill and/or premature babies.
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