The CUB is Phthalate free and bio-compatible.

The user weight Limit is 125 KG (265lbs)

The CUB is can be recycled

The CUB can be adjusted for use to a single or double height inflation as needed

CUB Technical Information

​Product certification and compliances:
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Registered with MHRA as a class one device
CE marked
GMDM registration
The CUB is made from 0.500mm Bio-compatible PVC that meets all EU standards.
The CUB complies with: EN 71-1: Mechanical and physical properties; EN 71-2: Flammability; EN 71-3: Specification for migration of certain elements as required in the European Union.
It is manufactured in an ISO 9001:2008 certificated factory (quality control)
The CUB meets the 6P Standard for PVC. (Standard for PVC see below)
Concerns from Europe and US regarding Phthalates. Phthalates refers to Phthalate Esters / PAEs, which are common addictive to soften plastics especially PVC in past 40 years and 80% of Phthalates are used in plastic products. Based on the application and customer’s safety concerns, there are various tests based on different Phthalates. The common testing is: 3P, 6P, 7P, 15P and 16P.
3P and 6P are based on ECC Directive 2005/84/EEC, CPSIA and AB 1108
6P refers to 6 types of Phthalates below. Standard: No more than 0.1% or 1000ppm
DEHP – Dis-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate
DBP – Dibutyl Phthalate
BBP – Benzylbutyl Phthalate
Toys and childcare products that can be placed in the mouth
DINP – Diisononyl Phthalate
DNOP – Di-n-0ctyl Phthalate
DIDP – Diisodecyl Phthalate

CUB Care and Cleaning

The CUB can be cleaned with any antibacterial, sporicidal or bleach (hypochlorite 10,000ppm) cleaner; either spray or wipes (any cleaner used on hospital delivery beds can be used). However, it should be noted that cleaning products used on the CUB may degrade the material over time, so the product should be regularly inspected for signs of degradation and replaced as required when used in a healthcare environment. Detailed cleaning instructions for personal and for professional use can be found in our product guide: Download Here

CUB Background

The CUB was invented and patented by a UK Registered Midwife as a product that could provide all of the benefits of a birth ball and of a traditional type birth stool, but without the disadvantages associated with both (**see below).
The CUB is the only product invented specifically for use during pregnancy, labour and during birth itself to promote mobility, while also supporting a wide range of optimal, upright positions.
The CUB can provide the same advantages not only for users benefiting from natural physiology but also for those that experience or have additional medical complications.              

• **Balls, birth stools, couches, bean bags, furniture and obstetric beds all have limiting factors that restrict their use to specific situations and circumstances; this includes: 
• The ability to balance and level of mobility the pregnant or labouring person has- many women can find the use of a ball more difficult in active labor than in early labor. The CUB can be used all through labour and birth with comfort and ease.
• A birth stool requires a high level of mobility and the ability to balance for safe use; additionally, birth stools should be used only in second stage to reduce the risk of swelling of the vulva and perineum leading to increased trauma and blood loss. The CUB                                                                                                                         
• Birth couches can only be accessed in maternity service premises and again can only be used by those with no epidural analgesia.
• Epidural or other analgesia chosen- the ability to balance and be stable in an upright position that maintains the safety of the user in these circumstances requires the use of a hospital bed.
• Those who have chosen an epidural or those that need additional monitoring necessitating the use of a bed can still use the CUB to support an optimal position very safely on the bed when the CUB is used in a single inflation.
• The cub can be used to sit on, kneel against, lean over to rest, squat on or against and can be used safely on a bed by those with an epidural​