For other safe sleep recommendations go to this link.
Boppy pillow safe for sleeping.
Just like dad used to say other people doing it still doesn t make it safe.
Guidelines for a safe sleep image.
Close pregnancy community.
Please only use as intended.
Each year in the united states more than 4 500 infants die suddenly of no immediate obvious.
As noted on the product and the packaging we do not recommend using the boppy pillow for sleeping.
Since its inception the back to sleep campaign now called safe to sleep is credited with reducing sids deaths by more than 50.
For other safe sleep recommendations go to this link.
Just thought i would add my dh is a police officer and had a call a few months ago about a baby that died sleeping on a boppy.
The baby was napping on the boppy and the mom was with him she fell asleep though and woke up to her baby not breathing.
The boppy pillows should be enjoyed for awake time only in order to prevent positional asphyxia.
Baby is dressed in a wearable blanket or other sleep clothing for warmth without the use of blankets.
Boppy at columbus oh breastfeeding aids can help to promote comfort bonding and proper nutrition.
Baby is sleeping alone.
National institute of child health and human development safe sleep.
Sleep space surface.
In 1992 the american academy of pediatrics began recommending parents put their babies to sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of sids sudden infant death syndrome.
The compact design features a unique stretch panel to accommodate your growing bump.
As noted on the product and the packaging we do not recommend using the boppy pillow for sleeping.
Baby s head is uncovered.
Baby is sleeping in a separate sleep space within arm s reach of mom dad or other caregiver.
If your baby does fall asleep on a boppy product it s time to move them to a safe sleeping spot.
A note from the boppy company.
For proper breathing when using the pillow for propping do not allow baby to be curled up in the center of the pillow area or be propped up too high on the pillow.
Studies have shown that a c shaped nursing pillow helps to improve breastfeeding rates because an ergonomic nursing pillow eases strain on you and provides comfort for your little one.
Communities pregnancy safety of a boppy pillow.
Baby is on back.
The boppy side sleeper pregnancy pillow fka the bump and back is perfect for doctor recommended side sleeping.
The recommended uses for the boppy pillow are for feeding nursing and bottle feeding propping tummy time and sitting.