Lifenest Sleep System Helps Prevent Flat Head Syndrome
Positional plagiocephaly, also known as Flat Head Syndrome, is a condition that results in a deformity of a baby’s skull due to pressure on the soft spots of the head during the first few months of life.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says the number of babies diagnosed with this condition is on the rise, most likely due to the recommendation that babies be put on their back to sleep due to the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
The Lifenest Sleep System, created by ubiMED, is based on the design of a hammock. It creates a little nest for your baby to sleep in and provides a larger surface area for his or her head. This redistributes pressure away from the soft spots and reduces the risk of Flat Head Syndrome.
The hypoallergenic netting is dust mite free and allows your baby to still breathe comfortably if he or she flips over during naptime.
The Lifenest Sleep System is designed to be used with babies from birth to five months or 20 pounds. It fits inside any standard baby crib. Visit the ubiMED website to learn more.
Flat Head Syndrome, once thought of as purely an aesthetic problem, has been linked to significantly lower mean scores on neurodevelopmental tests. So, an investment in a product like the Life Nest Sleep System is an easy way to protect your baby from a condition with potentially lifelong effects.
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