Are you sure you are properly providing your baby with the proper head and neck support?

One of the most important parts of your baby’s life is the development of their neck muscles. Initially their neck muscles are very fragile and weak. Your baby's head and neck support are one of the important signs that your baby's development in on the right track. Without proper head and neck control, your baby won't get to roll, sit, crawls, and stand or walk properly.


Stage of Your Babies Neck Development

Newborn:

At birth, your newborn's neck muscles are still weak. Newborn babies don't have head control, the ability to lift or move their head on their own. This is why you have to gently carry your baby.

1 to 2 months:

During this period, your baby should be able to lift his head briefly. By around 8 weeks, your baby can hold up his head slightly while sitting in a car seat. At the end of the first month, your baby's developing neck muscles will make him turn slightly from side to side. Still, your baby won't hold his head unsupported.

3 to 4 months:

His head control will improve. He will be able to raise his head to 45 degrees while on his tummy and keep it up steadily. According to the National Institutes of Health., your baby should be able to hold up her head at 4 months of age. During this period, you can try propping her into a sitting position using pillows. But still always make sure that you won't leave your baby unsupervised.

5 to 6 months:

Your baby can hold his head up steadily and flex them forward when in a sitting position. As your baby's head control improve and his neck muscles get stronger, you still need to support her head every time you cradle, feed and play with her. You have to make sure that your baby's head and neck movement are well established.

Putting him on his tummy when he's awake will strengthen his neck muscles as he tries to lift his head, either to look at you at his toys. But never leave your baby unattended, for he might topple over.

Providing Your Baby with Proper Support

Your baby will spend much of their early months in strollers, car seats, infant carriers and other forms of seats. Many of these seats have built in standard supports systems but none truly are specifically designed to provide your baby with maximum support.

Using a support system that cradles a baby’s head will that prevents it from slumping down or sideways will helps to ensure maximum support.

The Solution: A universal infant and toddler support cradler.

Choosing the Right Infant & Toddler Support Cradler

There are many different types of pillows for your baby. Some are great for sleeping, nursing and riding in a car. Choosing the right baby head cradler and neck stabilizer is the most effective solution in making sure that your baby head and neck are in the upright position. It's a great remedy that prevents baby slumping which usually occurs when he fell asleep while sitting.

Summers Infant Cradler and Adjustable Head Support

This award winning support system that you’re newborn and toddler needs! Its unique, patent pending support gently cradles your baby's jaw to keep the head from slumping down or sideways. It has no padding behind baby's head so the head stays safely reclined. The best thing is, it can be adjusted as your baby grows.

Use this support by placing it between the jaw line and shoulder so their heads won't fall uncomfortably forward or to the side especially when they are napping.

This head protecting support will keep your baby's head in a safely reclined position. To keep the cushions in place, it attaches to harness straps with Velcro brand closure tabs.

This pillow is ergonomically designed to cradle and support baby's head. You won't have to worry about straining your baby's neck. It's your baby's perfect companion while on the road or aboard a plane.

iParenting Media Award Winner
Tested for safety
Works with infant carriers, car seats, strollers and bouncy seats
3 or 5 point harness system
Easy to adjust as baby grows
Provides soft snugly comfort
Micro-beads provide stability and support
Machine washable
Secures in place to harness shoulder straps with self-fastening tabs
Crash-tested for safety
Soft fabric connector for comfort and security

Keep your baby's head and neck in the perfect positions for those first few months and even years after. Your baby will surely benefit from the comfort and support that this cradler brings.

You can learn more about this baby head and neck cradler by viewing a short informative video here.

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