First-Aid Just Got Cooler with BooBoo Cooler
Key Points
- BooBoo Cooler is the first bandage that cools minor injuries on contact.
- Designed by a mom, it makes first-aid less scary for kids.
- The bandages contain only pure water, with no chemicals.
- They are reusable 3-4 times and are latex-free.
- Two cooling options for different needs.
- Comes in fun themes to make kids feel better.
Getting a scrape or a bump is a part of growing up. For a kid, a small fall can feel like the end of the world. And for parents, that moment of a child’s pain and tears can be stressful. We’ve all been there: a quick trip to the medicine cabinet, a rinse with water, and then a bandage to make it all better. But what if that bandage could do more than just cover the boo-boo?
An Idea Born from a Parent’s Wish
Penina First, a mom of young kids, knows this feeling all too well. She saw a chance to make first-aid less scary and more comforting. She came up with an idea for a bandage that could also cool a minor injury. It’s a simple idea that solves a real problem for families everywhere.
“I wanted to make ‘boo boos’ easier to handle,” says Penina First, CEO & Founder of BooBoo Cooler.
This idea became the BooBoo Cooler, the first bandage designed specifically to cool a minor injury on contact. It’s about more than just a new product, it’s about making a stressful moment a little less so.
“Our mission is to make first-aid less scary and more comforting for kids while giving parents a practical tool that combines protection and cooling,” explains First.
How It Works: Simple and Safe
The BooBoo Cooler is surprisingly simple. Each bandage contains a small pouch of pure water, that’s it, no chemicals. You just pop it in the freezer and it’s ready to go. When you apply it, you get a gentle cooling effect that can last for hours, especially when it’s kept in the freezer before use.
The product is also super smart. It has two cooling options. You can use it with the blue layer on for a gentle cooling chill, or you can peel that layer off to put the water pouch directly on the skin for a much colder sensation. This makes it a great tool for different kinds of bumps and bruises.
They’ve made sure it’s safe for kids, too. The bandages are latex-free and have a gentle, silicone-based adhesive that won’t hurt a child’s skin when it’s time to take it off. It comes off gently, with no pain and no tears.
A Fun and Reusable Fix
To make the process more fun, BooBoo Cooler comes in three themed packs for boys, girls, and neutral designs. This small detail lets kids feel like they have a choice and makes the experience a little more personal.
And these aren’t your typical one-and-done bandages. They are reusable three or four times. All you have to do is place it back on the included pad and put it back in the freezer. It’s an easy solution for families on the go.
