Testimonials

MEET EVAN

These are photos of my own son, Evan, who sparked the idea for The Navel Cradle system. When he was 3 months old he developed an umbilical hernia, and it just looked so uncomfortable. The pediatrician told us it might get better on its own, but it didn’t. So I came up with The Navel Cradle system and couldn’t be happier with the results. My only regret is that I didn’t come up with this idea sooner. -Cathlyn Corrado (Inventor of The Navel Cradle)

Evan at 12 months (right before starting Navel Cradle)

“I was really anxious when the pediatrician told me that he’d likely need surgery. I heard about The Navel Cradle from a friend who is a PT. I couldn’t believe how easy it was to apply and remove. We made it part of bath time and he never minded. We saw results very quickly and are so happy to have avoided surgery!”

-Sara C (Mom of a Navel Cradle baby)

“You changed our lives! In less than two months, The Navel Cradle took us from making plans for surgery, to surprising our pediatrician with a fully healed umbilical hernia.

Our little guy developed the hernia at about 6 weeks old. The opening was almost two inches, which looked positively giant on such a small body. After about one month of researching, chatting with the pediatrician, thinking about a future surgery, and worrying, we connected with Cathlyn, who sent over a box navel cradles right away.

I’m forever grateful to her because our baby was clearly uncomfortable due to the hernia, even though everyone kept saying they don’t cause any pain. Every time we held him close to comfort him, the hernia was compressed and gurgled as it popped in and out. As soon as we started using the Navel Cradle, it provided much needed support to the protruding hernia.

After just one use, we saw some results. After a month and a half of regular applications, the hernia was completely resolved. We were shocked and so was the pediatrician! It was incredible to watch the hernia get smaller and smaller until it was just a belly button. Our little guy wore The Navel Cradle for another week just to be safe and we haven’t had to reach for one since! It’s been over nine months done the hernia healed and we are so very grateful for these lasting results.”

- The Pascoe Family, New Jersey (Family of a Navel Cradle Baby)

“Thank you Navel Cradle for giving us a solution for our baby's umbilical hernia!

Our daughter was born in October 2021 and we soon realized that her belly button was not flattening like her older sister's had. Our pediatrician told us that there wasn't much that could be done and that we would just have to wait until age 3 or 4 to see if surgery was needed. I really wanted to avoid surgery and be able to say that we did everything that we could to repair it before we got to that point. I was curious if there was anything that could be done to support her hernia closing sooner, and that's when I found Navel Cradle.

We began using the navel cradle in June when our baby was 8 months old and by July we had already seen some improvement in the hernia! By August, her belly button was mostly flat when relaxed, and only stuck out when flexing her muscles. Now at just over 2 years old, while her belly button isn't a perfectly flat "innie", I feel so comforted knowing that umbilical hernia surgery won't be needed.

I definitely attribute the quick improvement to the soft support provided by the navel cradle. It was easy to use, soft and comfortable for my baby, and effective. I would definitely recommend this product to any parents of babies with umbilical hernias.” -LC (Mom of a Navel Cradle Baby)

“An umbilical hernia can be really stressful for parents. For a few months it keeps getting worse and because it stretches while baby is upset, you can’t help but feel like the baby is hurting.

So, like others, I was desperate to try something. None of the options I tried did anything (including taping a coin down or those belts).

I found The Navel Cradle and am so grateful. It is easy to use, stays on for a long time and also easy to switch out. If you are patient, stay the course, and follow the directions, Navel Cradle will help get the hernia down.

Pictures showing before navel cradle and today (2 yrs old).

-AR (Mom of a Navel Cradle Baby)

“It is so easy to use, and everyone is noticing the results within the first few applications!”

-Christie M. (Mom of a Navel Cradle baby)

“My sister recommended The Navel Cradle to us after my son developed an umbilical hernia at only two months old. It looked so uncomfortable and I felt so helpless.

I was surprised at how easy The Navel Cradle was to apply and remove. It’s a straightforward process that didn’t take much energy or focus, even in my sleep deprived state!