Secure the baby.
Now that you've tilted the mattress (or crib), you'll need to help the baby not to slide down to the foot of the bed while he sleeps. Replace the mattress, and mattress cover. Take a blanket, or large towel and roll it. Make a "U" shape out of it and place it on the mattress so that the middle of the "U" is about in the middle of the mattress, and the ends of the blanket are higher and to the edge of the mattress, where they can be tucked in to help secure them. This will act as a "cradle" and help keep the baby from sliding. Then place the sheet over the mattress and secure it.
Remember
A few important reminders:
- The mattress should NOT be bent in the middle; instead the entire mattress should be tilted.
- Be very cautious about the about the child slipping or sliding.
- Make sure that the crib itself is secure and stable.
Important
This advice is just what has worked for our child, and was based on advice that we received from health-care providers and on publicly available web sites. We strongly recommend that you first check with a knowledgeable health care provider to make sure that what you do is best and safest for your child.
Reprinted with permission from Tracy Davenport, author of Making Life Better for a Baby with Acid Reflux.
