AR Pillow Helps Alleviate

  • Acid Reflux
  • Colic
  • GER/GERD
  • Post Surgical Conditions
  • Respiratory Issues, as shown below: 
  • Congestion
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Asthma
  • Wheezing
  • Labored breathing
  • Bronchitis
  • Pneumonia
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Reflux Information

AR Pillow - The Safest Remedy to Relieve Baby Acid Reflux and Colic ... Naturally ...

Maintain a 30 degree angle to elevate using an infant positioning wedge - 30 degrees - The Natural Way to Relieve Acid Reflux & Colic. Don't medicate - Elevate to 30 degrees! Scroll down to learn the secret about 30 degrees ...

As we have already discussed, it is estimated that approximately 6 out of 10 of all newborn babies are born with Acid Reflux (colic) every year. Colicky newborn babies and acid reflux babies are even more often found in preemies and multiple births.

For an accurate diagnosis contact your Pediatrician!

Research has found that positioning your baby at a 30 degree angle after feeding helps to keep acids down naturally.

THE SECRET ... WHY 30 Degrees, you ask?

Because it WORKS !!! Our quote from coliccalm.com explains it best ...

"...This position causes the stomach to fall forward, closing the valve at the bottom of the esophagus..."

See why from many other sources below ...

EFFECTIVENESS OF USING A 30 DEGREE ANGLE TO RELIEVE REFLUX & COLIC . . .

  -  “Reduce spit-up at night and during naps by putting a wedge under the head of the mattress so that she sleeps at a 30-degree angle.”. (Parents Magazine, Feb. 2008, author Rachel Morris in consultation with Aeri Moon, M.D. a pediatric gastroenterologist in New York City (Cornell Medical Associates) and William Byrne, M.D., chief of pediatric gastroenterology at Doernbecher Children‘s Hospital in Portland Oregon)

 - For Infants with Reflux - Elevate the head … to a 30 degree angle … this can help to minimize night refluxing and aspiration. (Parent-2-Parent.com Newsletter*March-June 2007, by Susan Agrawal)

 - “It’s recommended to place your baby at a 30 degree angle for sleep … there are also products you can buy that keep your baby elevated, for example … the A.R. pillow …” (12 ♦ Parent-2-Parent.com Newsletter ♦ March/April/May/June 2007 By Kim Ketchum - References Thompson WG. The Ulcer Story. Perseus Press. 1996 Chapters 14-17 Richter JE. Unresolved issues in gastroesophageal reflux-related ear, nose and throat problems. American Journal of Gastroenterology. 1999;94:2812-17. Thompson WG. Gut Reactions. Plenum, New York. 1989. Chapter 10.)

  -  “Usually an angle of about 30 degrees is recommended. This position prevents any stomach content from moving up towards the baby's throat due to gravitational pull generated from the baby's stomach pulling down the contents and this helps the baby in sleeping peacefully without any disturbances from acid reflux.” Acid Reflux in the Newborns Proving a Hard Nut to Crack; Author: Wangeci Kinyanjui Posted: 18-04-2008

  -  “Positioning: This intervention is a mainstay of non-invasive treatment for GER. Positive benefits are thought to be due to the effects of gravity as well as changes in lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure … Positioning on a foam "wedge" during sleep and other times during the day to maintain a 30 degree angle.“

 
Information from: www.coliccalm.com . . . . . . . . .

  -  “Positioning. Babies with reflux need to be positioned so gravity can help keep the food from coming back up out of the stomach. The best position to put the baby after feeding is on their stomach with the head propped up about 30 degrees. This position causes the stomach to fall forward, closing the valve at the bottom of the esophagus.

  -  “Avoid placing the child in an infant seat or swing since this causes increased pressure on their stomach. “

REFERENCES - Orenstein SR. Infantile reflux: different from adult reflux. Am J Med 1997;103:S114-9.
Vandenplas Y, Lifshitz JZ, Orenstein S, Lifschitz CH, Shepherd RW, Casaubon PR, et al. Nutritional management of regurgitation in infants. J Am Coll Nutr 1998;17:308-16.
Hart JJ. Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux. Am Fam Physician 1996;54:2463-72.
Behrman RE, Kliegman R, Jenso HB, eds. Nelson Textbook of pediatrics. 16th ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders, 2000:1125-6.
Orenstein SR. Gastroesophageal reflux. Pediatr Rev 1999;20:24-8.
Breastfeeding the Baby with Reflux, La Leche League International, 1999

 - “Raise the head of the crib. Lying flat may aggravate reflux. Place your baby to sleep on his or her back, but elevate the head of your baby's crib 30 degrees. Remember, reflux is usually little cause for concern. Keep plenty of burp cloths handy as you ride it out.” (Source: CNN)


THE SOLUTION!! A QUESTION OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS??

  -  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 24 lbs. -- approx. 2 years old!

  -  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)

MORE BABY COLIC/REFLUX FACTS:

How common is 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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MORE AR PILLOW 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 AND they WORK!!!
 

How do you safely maintain a 30 degree angle? Use the AR Pillow for Babies!

Our acid reflux baby wedge pillow with adjustable headring and harness helps to provide relief for infant acid reflux, GER, GERD, colic, congestion, post surgical conditions, etc. by helping Moms to maintain the ideal angle!

For More Reflux Information please see the following links:

www.reflux.org
www.infantrefluxdisease.com
www.infant-reflux.com
www.gerdlingmoms.org
www.gergroup@aol.org
www.heartburn-cures.com