Side sleep positioner – when to use it

In addition to infant sleep positioner which helps to keep your baby on her back, mentioned in previous articles, there are also side sleep positioners . These positioners keep your baby on her side, and their use can reduce the obstructing sleep apnea which can obstruct child’s breathing.
Side sleep positioners are also recommended for babies suffering from Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
If your baby has problems with breathing or suffer from reflux side sleep positioner may be recommended by your pediatrician.

Babies that spit up frequently should be put to sleep on their sides not back.
Some parents use rolled blankets to help their baby stays on her side, but side sleep positioner can make things easier both for parents and for the baby.

These sleep positioners are mostly the same as the flat ones, they have 2 soft tubes or bolsters on both sides which width can be adjusted with velcro strips. Usually, those are variations of the baby sleep positioners which can be used for keeping a baby on her back or on her side.

They are usually machine washable and easy to use. You should adjust the bolsters to fit your baby and lay your baby, placing her armpits well above the bolsters.

As with any baby sleep positioner, ones your baby is able to roll over you should stop using it.

Remember: Prior to buying any sleep positioner, you should consult with a pediatrician.