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Cradled

Wooden birth comb or acupressure balls

Wooden birth comb or acupressure balls

$8.00 NZD
$8.00 NZD
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Taxes included.
Tool

Wooden combs or balls are really useful tools for labour pain management for lots of birthing people.  Holding and squeezing the comb or ball in the palm of your hand during contractions acts in a few powerful ways:

  • Squeezing the comb or spiky ball sends non-painful sensory input to your nerves, spinal cord and your brain, which can override and reduce some of the pain signals from contractions.  This is called "gate theory" - the sensation from the comb "closes the gate" to some of the sensation from your contractions, reducing pain.
  • Having something in your hands during labour can help to distract your body and mind from discomfort.
  • There are also acupressure points in the palms of your hands that can be activated by holding and squeezing the comb or ball, helping to reduce anxiety as well as pain.  

The balls can also be used for massage or trigger point release, for rolling your feet over, and both the combs and balls can be used as sensory/ fidget tools, or for pain relief during other procedures!

Comb sold individually, balls sold in pairs (one for each hand!)  - an excellent addition to your birth bag!

Shipping

Aotearoa New Zealand:

  • Standard shipping within New Zealand - $10
  • Rural shipping - $13
  • Free shipping within New Zealand with a spend of over $100.
  • Shipping is via tracked courier with NZ Post, generally delivered within 3-5 working days following dispatch

International:

  • Standard (economy) tracked shipping to Australia - $20
  • Other countries - please enquire (email store@cradled.co.nz)
  • Shipping is via NZ Post
  • Delivery timeframes are variable, generally between 7 and 14 working days following dispatch

Returns and exchanges

 

  • Eligibility: 
    • If you’ve received a faulty or incorrect item, we’re so sorry! You can return for a full refund (including postage on the original purchase) or an exchange.
    • If you’ve got the wrong size in clothing, or changed your mind, you can return your item/s for an exchange, a store credit, or a refund (but this won't include the cost of shipping).
    • Infant feeding or intimate items (that contact a baby's mouth, or a parent's bare breast/ chest or genital area) cannot be returned unless faulty. 
  • Conditions:  
    • Items can be returned or exchanged within 30 days of delivery, provided they are in their original sale condition, and clothing is unworn and unwashed.  
    • Please note that infant feeding or intimate items cannot be returned unless faulty, as above. 
  • Proof of purchase:  Please include your receipt, packing slip or order confirmation email with your return.
  • Subject to availability:  All exchanges are subject to the availability of stock. If we don't have the item you want in stock, we’ll be happy to offer you a store credit or refund.

 
How to return an item:

  1. Reach out via email to store@cradled.co.nz - either forward your original order confirmation, or include in your email your order number, what you got, what’s happened, and what you want to do next - return for an exchange (and what you want to exchange for), return for a store credit or a refund. We will check stock and get back to you ASAP.
  2. Return your item. Package your item securely and include your proof of purchase, as well as your return name and address (important!). Let us know when you’ve sent it (and include tracking info if you’ve got it - Cradled won't be liable for lost items in the post). 
  3. Send it to:

Cradled
PO Box 5376
Terrace End
Palmerston North 4414
Manawatu-Whanganui
New Zealand
 


Processing your return:

Once we receive your return, we will inspect the item and then process your exchange, store credit, or refund within 7-10 business days. If there’s an issue with the item you’ve returned and it’s not in saleable condition, we’ll get in touch.

  • You will receive an email notification once an exchange has been sent.
  • Refunds will be issued to the original payment method. Please allow a few extra days for your bank to process the refund.

 
Questions? If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help!
Contact us via email: store@cradled.co.nz

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