The Plagiocephaly-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
(SIDS) dilemma
In 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) launched the “Back-to-Sleep campaign” in order
to reduce the frequency of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). This campaign, still in action, advises parents
to place their children on the back in the crib and on a hard baby bed mattress so that the baby's face will not be
smothered by a soft mattress if he/she ends up on the stomach. Unfortunately, because of the hard nature of the
baby bed mattress, the number of babies suffering from Plagiocephaly (also known as Flat Head Syndrome) sky rocketed.
Most of the babies’ head flattening (Flat Head Syndrome or Plagiocephaly) occurs during the first 3 months of life, when the baby’s skull
is still malleable and as they lay most of the time on a firm baby bed mattress. Plagiocephaly can lead to cranial asymmetry
and could be responsible for more than esthetical problems. You can learn more about what Plagiocephaly is in this
medical article. Over the past several years,
pediatricians have seen an increase in the number of babies with Plagiocephaly (or Flat Head syndrome), particularly the
unilateral flattening of the occiput.
Although associated with some risk of deformational Plagiocephaly, healthy young infants should sleep on their
backs for SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) prevention. This practice has been associated with a dramatic decrease
in the incidence of SIDS.
Lifenest, a medical product that helps prevent
Flat Head Syndrome...
... by increasing and curving the surface on which the baby's head rests ...
The Lifenest is a very ingenious device! By using the natural and simple properties of a hammock,
the netting creates a safe and comfortable environment for the head of your baby. The netting
gives a larger surface on which the head rests, which redistributes the pressure away from the soft spots!
The contact surface for the head on a Lifenest is up to four times larger than on a normal baby bed mattress!
Hence, Lifenest helps with Flat Head prevention thanks to its unique design.
... and following the medical
recommendations on baby
mattresses!
The design of the Lifenest also promotes the "back-to-sleep" position supported by the American Academy of
Pediatrics by placing the baby in a supportive posture. Because babies have a weak muscular structure, they can't
roll over when placed in a Lifenest!
20% of babies in America are affected by Flat Head Syndrome!
Lifenest Sleeping system helps prevent Plagiocephaly! The infant's head is craddled and the newborn is in an optimum position to fall asleep.
Lifenest Sleeping System
Regular Mattress
Lifenest sleeping system is the most comfortable and easiest way to put
an infant to sleep!
Lifenest keeps your newborn in a safe and comfortable environment to sleep
Lifenest sleeping system complies with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations,
and also provides extra safety features that will keep your baby safe during his/her sleep:
Your baby can breathe through the netting if he/she accidentally rolls over thanks to our 3D spacer technology.
The venting channels eliminate faster the CO2 that your baby breathes out to give a better oxygenation.
Any liquid or secretion goes right through the netting, which prevents any suffocation risk.
The protective layer of the Lifenest is waterproof. All you need is a sanitary wipe to clean it!
Lifenest is designed by doctors to allow a free airflow so that overheating and sweating are reduced.
The zippered cover sheets, the four ribbons attaching the Lifenest to the crib slats and the second
safety hammock put your baby in a safe environment.
The cover sheets are BPA free, Phtalate free and Lead free, as tested by the SGS Laboratories.
Lifenest is fire protected wihout any chemical added!
This makes Lifenest a green mattress!
Lifenest is hygienic and easy to clean-up
The cover sheets are hypoallergenic and dust mite free. They are also machine washable and you can put them in a dryer!
Because of its great breatheablity properties, the cover sheets will dry in minutes.
Also, the waterproof protective layer on the Lifenest allows you to just wipe off any liquid with a sanitary wipe.
Lifenest Sleeping System is intended to be used in a regular crip for babies from birth to 5 months (or 20 lbs). The dimensions of the Lifenest are the ones of a US standard crib: Approximatively 33.5" x 27.5" x 4.7"/1.5".
Lifenest is a medical device that is FDA listed and registered in Canada, Australia, Russia and Europe!
Canadian Visitors:
Please visit www.lifenest.ca to learn about how the Lifenest®
Sleeping System helps prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly).
