MummyWraps with Swiss Shield® FAQs

Q: Where does Swiss Shield® come from?
A: Swiss Shield® fabric is manufactured in Switzerland.

Q: Are MummyWraps with Swiss Shield® made in Switzerland too?
A: No, MummyWraps with Swiss Shield® were designed and are produced in New Zealand.

Q: Can the Swiss Shield® be used for other types of EMR shielding?
A: Yes, in Europe Swiss Shield® is used for curtains to keep EMR out of bedrooms, for canopies to shield beds, and for special clothing for workers who have to climb radio masts or work near other transmitting equipment.

Q: Can the metal thread in Swiss Shield® cause allergies?
A: Swiss Shield® fabric is made from cotton with a very fine copper wire woven through its threads. This wire is coated with pure silver, a noble metal which in its pure state is not a common allergen, however for added protection, the Swiss Shield® fabric is sewn between two layers of soft polycotton.

Q: How do I wash my MummyWraps with Swiss Shield®?
A: Just use your washing machine on a gentle wash suitable for light fabrics such as poly cotton. Use a mild soap powder and a regular or delicate spin cycle. Do not leave them rolled up wet, and do not bleach your MummyWraps with Swiss Shield® or tumble-dry them as this may damage the protective properties. Do not dry-clean MummyWraps with Swiss Shield® as this too may reduce the effectiveness of the Swiss Shield® fabric.

Q: Should I start wearing my MummyWraps with Swiss Shield® before I get pregnant?
A: Yes, that is a wise precaution, because you may not know you are pregnant until baby is up to four weeks old. Protection from before conception will give your baby the best chance in life from the very moment his or her life begins.

Q: So, when should I start wearing my MummyWraps with Swiss Shield®?
A: As soon as you stop taking your normal contraceptive precautions. From that time forward the average non-smoker may take from 3 to 6 months to conceive, while smokers may take 4.5 to 7.5 months or more.

Q: Will MummyWraps with Swiss Shield® protect my baby from radiation from my electric blanket?
A: MummyWraps with Swiss Shield will provide effective protection against electric fields, but are not fully effective against low frequency magnetic fields from electric blankets. We recommend that you use the blanket to preheat your bed, and then switch it off before you retire.

Q: Will I need to buy another larger MummyWrap as my baby grows?
A: MummyWraps with Swiss Shield® are designed to stretch as your tummy grows and in many cases the one size will suffice. If you think you may later need a larger size, take advantage of our 10% discount and buy two sizes now.

Q: MummyWraps with Swiss Shield® be worn as an outer garment?
A: Yes they can.

Q: Should I take any special precautions when using my cellphone?
A: MummyWraps with Swiss Shield® will reduce the effects of radiation from your cellphone on your baby but there are some simple extra precautions you can take to make sure baby gets as little exposure as possible:

If your phone has an extension antenna, pull that out as far as it will go. This will minimise the power output it needs to use. Do not carry your phone in a pocket or bag near your tummy because even when you are not using it, your phone will make regular calls to the nearest base station to maintain your connection. These calls are made at full power at switch-on, in weak signal areas, or if the phone loses the connection.

If texting, do not hold the phone in your lap. Hold it away from your body when you press send and keep it there until it has finished sending. Digital phones using TDMA systems (GSM) put out the most powerful emissions, Analog and CDMA are less powerful. Ask your service provider what type of system you have.

Q: Are MummyWraps with Swiss Shield® available in other colours?
A: No, not at present, but you can dye them if you wish to alter the colour.

Q: Can I dye my MummyWraps with Swiss Shield® a different colour?
A: Yes, dyeing will not affect the protection MummyWraps with Swiss Shield® offer your baby.

Q: What sort of items in my home or office might be contributing to ElectroSmog?
A: The first and most obvious group of EMR producers in your home are those that are plugged into wall outlets. While these include all common household or office appliances, the most important ones are televisions, microwaves, computers, wireless networking equipment, wireless printers or any other powered device that communicates through radio-frequency signals, cordless phones, wireless baby monitors (but not the plug-in type that communicate through your power wiring) electronic washing machines, cellphones, remote garage door openers, or wireless intercoms.

In your office, most of the list above applies, but you should also include fax machines, photocopiers, UPSs (uninterruptible power supplies) and any other electrically powered item.

Not all of these will produce significant levels of electrosmog, but since you have no way of finding out which are the worst offenders it is best to adopt a policy of "prudent avoidance" and take simple precautions just in case.

Q: What is the science behind the MummyWraps with Swiss-Shield® top?
A: The most effective EMR shielding method is the Faraday Cage, which is metal-sheet or wire mesh enclosure that shields the enclosed area from all external EMR. It is an accepted scientific fact that a fabric woven of fine metal threads will provide similar EMR minimising or blocking benefits to those provided by a Faraday Cage. The manufacturers of Swiss Shield® have successfully spun a finely drawn silver-coated copper wire and cotton into a thread, which is in turn made into cloth to produce the Swiss Shield® fabric that is incorporated in the MummyWraps with Swiss Shield® top.