Baby Reflux Wedge Safety

This can keep some of the stomach acids from causing discomfort or spitting up overnight which helps both the baby and the parents sleep better.

Baby reflux wedge safety.

However the wedge keeps the head higher than the stomach. Infant reflux occurs when food backs up refluxes from a baby s stomach causing the baby to spit up. In 2010 the u s. Newzealkids baby wedge pillow infant sleep wedge for crib anti reflux pillow baby wedge pillow for acid reflux universal bassinet wedge 15 degree incline makes baby sleep better grey 3 9 out of 5.

Reflux occurs in healthy infants multiple times a day. Consider using a wedge under your baby s crib mattress to help elevate her upper body. Wedges are not the only option for babies with reflux. It is best for babies with acid reflux to sleep on their back not sideways or on their tummies in an inclined position.

Roll your baby to the side to wipe their bottom rather than lifting both legs into the air. Using this type of product to hold an infant on his or her side or back is dangerous. A product marketed to help keep babies safe while they sleep may have the opposite effect. In addition the aap s 2016 updated safe sleep guidelines warn against using commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of sids including wedges or positioners and soft bedding including crib bumpers blankets pillows and soft toys.

If your baby is wiggly and prone to sliding down off the wedge you can use a product like the baby stay asleep to help position your baby on the wedge and prevent her from wiggling off. If your baby shows signs of reflux during diapering prop your baby on a low wedge or pillow. Sometimes called gastroesophageal reflux ger the condition is rarely serious and becomes less common as a baby gets older. Consumer product safety commission cpsc and fisher price issued a recall of 4 7 million rock n play infant sleepers following reports of over 30 infant deaths.

In 2019 the u s. Consumer product safety commission cpsc and the food and drug administration fda issued a warning that infant sleep positioners can be dangerous for babies. A baby sleeping or lying in an inclined or elevated position helps prevent the baby s stomach contents from flowing backwards into the throat or voice box. Try to time diaper changes before feeding when the stomach is most empty.

Tranquilo safe sleep swaddle blanket for crib safety for newborns and infants safe anti rollover blanket in white by reste. At least 13 infants have died since 1997 while lying in sleep positioners or sleep wedges a new cdc. Placing your baby in a semi inclined position does not make reflux better. 4 2 out of 5.

We like this one from dex baby. Death was associated with infants turning over while sleeping in these inclined sleepers leading to an increased risk of suffocation and strangulation. The baby is still placed down to sleep on his or her back.