More Baby Reflux & Colic FAQ's
How common is baby reflux & why does reflux happen?
Gastroesophageal reflux occurs often in normal infants. More than half of all babies experience reflux in the first 3 months of life. Only a small number of infants have problems due to gastroesophageal reflux. Most infants stop spitting up between the ages of 12 to 18 months.
There is a ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus, which opens and closes, allowing food to enter the stomach. This ring of muscle is called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
What are the worrisome symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux?
In a small number of babies, gastroesophageal reflux may result in symptoms that are concerning. These include problems such as:
Poor growth due to an inability to hold down enough food
Irritability or feeding refusal due to pain
Blood loss from acid burning the esophagus
Breathing problems
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INSURANCE?
We are proud to inform you that AR Pillow products are now FDA listed and covered by most insurance - use diagnostic code E530.81:E1399
THE SOLUTION!! A QUESTION OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF USING A 30 DEGREE ANGLE??
AR Pillow has been designed with the IDEAL 30 degree angle to relieve reflux & colic . . .
AR Pillows for Babies have headrings because you absolutely want the baby’s head to be supported and held in a comfortable and safe position!
AR Pillow for Babies has no side effects as OTC and prescription drugs can have . . .
The AR Pillow is designed and patented with a removable and adjustable headring -- this holds the baby’s little head safely and securely and in the exact position ideal for the size of the baby -- unlike similar competitive products.
Recommending the Baby AR Pillow is easy because it is cost-effective, is safe and due to the adjustable headring, will grow with the baby -- AR Pillows can safely hold reflux babies approximately as big as 2 years old -- approx. up to 24 pounds!
Many competitive products are designed with angles less than 30 degrees. They are a waste of money because of the lack of effectiveness!
Many competitive products are unsafe for little babies because they do not have headrings to position the baby’s head.
AR Pillow is an effective solution for colic & reflux and it is SAFE and Cost Effective!
Many Insurance Carriers cover the cost of the AR Pillow -- Use diagnostic code 530.81; E-0621 or E-1399 when submitting the claim.
SAFETY? -- OURS vs. OTHER OPTIONS - A COMPARISON...
Some antacid drugs contain aluminum and other ingredients which are NOT safe for babies; See. Parent-2-Parent.com Newsletter ♦ March/April/May/June 2007, By Susan Agraw
Car seats (often suggested to elevate and position) are proven to WORSEN the condition!!** The reason is because the position inside a car seat squishes the stomach of the baby thus pushing stomach acid upwards and into the throat -- exactly the opposite of the intended effect!!; See. Orenstein, S, Whitington, P, The Infant Seat as Treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux, New England Journal of Medicine, Sept. 1983.
“… respiratory symptoms associated with GER may be worsened by the addition of cereal to infant bottles. Orenstein et al. (1992) found increased cough in infants with respiratory disease who were given thickened feedings. The addition of cereal to formula feedings may decrease gastric emptying time and actually increase episodes of reflux and aspiration.”
“The researchers, led by Dr. Ajay Kaul of the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, looked at … infants who were kept overnight so that their episodes of reflux could be continually monitored. The children were given a variety of antireflux drugs or no medicine at all. The medicines, the study found, appeared to offer little if any benefit, at least at the current dosages.” THE NEW YORK TIMES: Child Care: Infants, Acid Reflux and the Question of Drugs; By ERIC NAGOURNEY, Published: October 24, 2006
“A new study published in Pediatrics found that reflux medications are being over prescribed for infants whose test results indicate GER, not GERD - and in these cases, the medication has no effect. (from Pediatrics)
OTHER AR PILLOW Answers and Benefits - These will make parents happy!
Most preferred by Medical Professionals because of the safety features built into the design! We are mostly talking about the headring, but also the harness and safety straps.
It is clear exactly what the parent is buying -- everything needed IS pictured clearly and IS included
Some of the parts are removable and washable (including the harness, headring, & pillow sheet) - additional accessories are available for sale at minimal additional cost.
The pillow can go anywhere -- it is only 5 pounds, easy to carry, and has safety straps to hook into a crib, onto the back of a chair in someone’s living room, etc. -- there is NO NEED to be stuck at home just because you happen to have a colicky, reflux baby!
Pillowsheets are made out of Poly/cotton - a very comfortable fabric next to your baby’s head
MOST IMPORTANTLY - AR Pillow products are Cost-Effective, SAFE, SECURE AND they WORK!!!