Best Sleep Positioner?

MnNsAngel · July 2012

Ladies I have the Arms Reach CoSleeper original and I want to get one of those positioners to make sure baby is safe. I just have not done any research on them. Maybe some of you are just using rolled up blankies or something like that? idk... ftm here... What sleep positioner/wedge would you recommend? tia

alrighthamilton · July 2012

I have the same cosleeper and I was just planning on putting the baby flat on her back with nothing in the cosleeper except for the fitted crib sheet that came with it. That's what they told us to do at my newborn care class. We do have the Fisher Price Rock n Play Sleeper if we need an incline.

MnNsAngel · July 2012

So I may be over thinking this? lol.... Don't you feel there is too much space between the actual sleeper and the pad/mattress?

ChibiMommy · July 2012

Sleep positioners are one of those things that raises sids risk.

https://www.livestrong.com/article/115449-baby-sleep-positioners-sids/

alrighthamilton · July 2012

MnNsAngel:
So I may be over thinking this? lol.... Don't you feel there is too much space between the actual sleeper and the pad/mattress?

We got the Clearvue model so the sides are all mesh and the mattress fits snugly against the sides. It's a pretty thin mattress, and we are using it as the bassinet feature instead of attaching it to the bed. There doesn't seem to be much space, if any, between the sleeper sides and the mattress. Maybe there is on the other models.

Mrs_Bennett · July 2012

ChibiMommy:

Sleep positioners are one of those things that raises sids risk.

https://www.livestrong.com/article/115449-baby-sleep-positioners-sids/

Yes We received two when DS1 was born, and I threw them both in the trash. Not worth the risk....

MnNsAngel · July 2012

Becc77:
MnNsAngel:
So I may be over thinking this? lol.... Don't you feel there is too much space between the actual sleeper and the pad/mattress?
We got the Clearvue model so the sides are all mesh and the mattress fits snugly against the sides. It's a pretty thin mattress, and we are using it as the bassinet feature instead of attaching it to the bed. There doesn't seem to be much space, if any, between the sleeper sides and the mattress. Maybe there is on the other models.

just looked yours up and is different.

mrsmozak · July 2012

They don't recommend you actually have your baby sleep in this overnight but it's good for napping or as an alternative to lying him or her on the floor to prevent flat head syndrome: https://www.myangelsguardian.com

fullogirl · July 2012

This is the one that we purchased: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jolly-Jumper-Sleep-Rite-Infant-Support-Anti-Roll-Pillow-/180930535191

But are planning on using in the crib. This way she will not be able to roll around and will not be able to breath in it or any of the other terrible things said about a sleep positioner.

MommyMelRN · July 2012

Mrs_Bennett:
ChibiMommy:

Sleep positioners are one of those things that raises sids risk.

https://www.livestrong.com/article/115449-baby-sleep-positioners-sids/

We received two when DS1 was born, and I threw them both in the trash. Not worth the risk....

This! I can't believe they still sell this stuff. Your pedi will most likely tell you not to use one as well.

rp-chicago-mom · July 2012

MommyMelRN:
Mrs_Bennett:
ChibiMommy:

Sleep positioners are one of those things that raises sids risk.

https://www.livestrong.com/article/115449-baby-sleep-positioners-sids/

We received two when DS1 was born, and I threw them both in the trash. Not worth the risk....
This! I can't believe they still sell this stuff. Your pedi will most likely tell you not to use one as well.

Me neither. Aside from the SIDS risk, in my infant class for my major, they tell you babies actually need some space to develop motor skills.

ChibiMommy · July 2012

MommyMelRN:
Mrs_Bennett:
ChibiMommy:

Sleep positioners are one of those things that raises sids risk.

https://www.livestrong.com/article/115449-baby-sleep-positioners-sids/

We received two when DS1 was born, and I threw them both in the trash. Not worth the risk....
This! I can't believe they still sell this stuff. Your pedi will most likely tell you not to use one as well.

They can still be useful. DS had positional plagiocephaly and early torticollis with suspected early skull fusion so we had to use blankets and pillows to position him in his bassinet for a couple weeks. It would have been easier if we had had a positioner but we just made do with what we had.

MommyMelRN · July 2012

ChibiMommy:
MommyMelRN:
Mrs_Bennett:
ChibiMommy:

Sleep positioners are one of those things that raises sids risk.

https://www.livestrong.com/article/115449-baby-sleep-positioners-sids/

We received two when DS1 was born, and I threw them both in the trash. Not worth the risk....
This! I can't believe they still sell this stuff. Your pedi will most likely tell you not to use one as well.
They can still be useful. DS had positional plagiocephaly and early torticollis with suspected early skull fusion so we had to use blankets and pillows to position him in his bassinet for a couple weeks. It would have been easier if we had had a positioner but we just made do with what we had.

I see what you are saying, however, if your kid needs it, it should come from a med supply store with specific instructions on how to safely use it...and be paid for by insurance or at least FSA eligible.

DeniseBaby2 · July 2012

I used the Boppy pillow with my daughter and loved it! will use it again with baby #2. I made it round and the hole in the middle held her perfectly.

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