Many parents worry about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and use a sleep positioner to help their infant stay in place as she sleeps. Baby Development News says that using one of these devices can give parents peace of mind and keep a baby safe. They recommend finding one that is made of a firm material and offers flame protection. Parents should discuss the use of a sleep positioner with their child's pediatrician as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend putting anything in a baby's crib other than the baby.
Head-n-Back To Sleep Positioner
Best Baby Gear, which only recommends baby products from trusted names, says that the Head-n-Back To Sleep Positioner is ideal for newborns up to 6 months, the age at which a sleep positioner is no longer recommended. This positioner is made of flame retardant materials and is machine washable. It is also made of a firm foam that molds to the baby's body. Reconstructive surgeons designed this positioner to reduce the risk of plagiocephaly, which refers to the condition of a baby's head becoming flattened from spending all his time on his back. This product costs $14.95 as of 2010.
Cool Flow Back Sleeper
Best Baby Gear recommends The Cool Flow Back Sleeper because it has a cross ventilation design that keeps babies cooler and is made from a material that is gentle on a baby's skin. This sleep positioner is expandable and you can adjust it as your baby grows. The Cool Flow Back Sleeper is for newborn babies up to 6 months of age. As of 2010, this product costs $19.95.
Secure Sleeper
The Secure Sleeper is for infants from newborn to 6 months and features a wedge to elevate the head and chest for infants who suffer from acid reflux or other digestion issues, says Best Baby Gear. This positioner is made from material that discourages plagiocephaly and costs $26.95 as of 2010.
