Side Sleeping Baby Wedge
If the baby s arm stays closely tucked into his side it will be easier for him to roll onto his tummy.
Side sleeping baby wedge. Free shipping on eligible orders. Rolling up a towel as a wedge between baby s back and the bed may encourage baby to roll from side to stomach rather than from side to back. Sleep positioners can take on a few different forms. Side sleeping is usually safe once your baby is older than 4 to 6 months and rolls over on their own after being placed on their back.
Department of health human services the side position is not considered a safe alternative to sleeping wholly on the back studies have found that the side sleep position is unstable and increases the chance that infants will roll. The safest sleeping position for your baby to sleep in is on their backs as it reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome sids according to the u s. Torticollis is an abnormal tilting of the neck in one direction due to the severe shortening of the sternocleidomastoid muscle that connects the lateral side of the head to the clavicle. At least 13 infants have died since 1997 while lying in sleep positioners or sleep wedges a new cdc.
A product marketed to help keep babies safe while they sleep may have the opposite effect. Newzealkids baby wedge pillow infant sleep wedge for crib anti reflux pillow baby wedge pillow for acid reflux. Foam wedges or tubes attached to a mat that the baby sleeps on padded plastic tubes with mesh on the sides or a wedge shaped mat with side bolsters. Moonlight little dreamer baby positioning wedge mattress.
Wedges to keep baby sleeping on his side are helpful but never use just a back wedge. Online shopping for sleep positioners from a great selection at baby products store. Online shopping for sleep positioners from a great selection at baby products store. Ingzy baby sleeping side pillow adjustable side support pillow removable washable velvet cover pillows for kids pink 3 3 out of 5 stars 13.
And always put your baby to sleep on their back until the age. Skip to main.