Reflux, Flat Head & Laryngomalacia

How might the Snuggle Pod help with Reflux?

Every mum and dad knows the story... you've just had a pleasant feeding with your new little one and he or she has settled down for a nice rest, when the cries start up! Your happy, relaxed baby is in real pain and is not having the kind of post-feeding experience you would hope for!

Many little ones suffer from gastroesophageal reflux after feeding. Most often reflux manifests in pain from gas bubbles and is accompanied by spitting up. In severe cases- known as gastroesophageal reflux disease- an infant can manifest severe secondary symptoms like weight loss and respiratory disorders.

Chibebe Snuggle Pods have been reported by carers to be a great way to alleviate reflux symptoms. The Snuggle Pod was designed to be flexible and respond to you and your baby's needs – post-feeding, just adjust the position of the beans to allow your bub to sit with his or her head in a more elevated position. By keeping your little one's head elevated, the reports credit the pod for significantly reducing the symptoms of infant reflux to make sure that your little one has the kind of restful and healthful feeding experience that allows him or her to grow and flourish.

How might the Snuggle Pod prevent Flat Head?

Flat head is a medical condition – more formally known as positional plagiocephaly- in which an infant develops a significant flattening at the back of the head or on the side of the head. The condition is most often the result of lying on certain surfaces for prolonged periods of time.

Occurrances of flat head have increased significantly in recent years due to physician guidelines on the positioning of sleeping infants. Since the majority of practitioners advise safe sleeping on the back, more infants have been developing flat head as a result of spending a large amount of time on their backs on flat crib surfaces.

Chibebe Snuggle Pods have been reported by those who care for babies, to make a significant difference in preventing the development of flat head. By nestling an infant on a flexible surface that also keeps pressure off the head by keeping it slightly elevated, Chibebe Snuggle Pods are said to be a great way to avoid or reduce the condition. Chibebe's bean bag-design allows the Snuggle Pod to respond to a child's form, instead of forcing the child to adjust to the pod itself. Chibebe Snuggle Pods are really one of the best ways to keep your bub healthy and feeling happy!

What is Laryngomalacia, and how does the Snuggle Pod help?

Laryngomalacia (LM) is a disorder of the larynx in infants that can cause respiratory and, at times, associated feeding difficulties. The causes of laryngomalacia have not been cornered, some evidence suggests there may be a genetic link.

Infants with laryngomalacia will often present with inspiratory stridor, a sort of wheezing or high-pitched squeak that occurs during breathing. While in rare cases surgery is needed, most cases of laryngomalacia are healed through rest and time. A particularly helpful practice is avoiding gastroesophageal reflux in children with laryngomalacia; children with laryngomalacia who experience associated digestive issues like reflux can exacerbate the condition and even experience additional collapse of the larynx.

This is where Chibebe Snuggle Pods come in. The Chibebe Snuggle Pod has been reported to assist in the alleviation of reflux and make a huge difference to a child with laryngomalacia. With this in mind, we are committed to raising awareness of this disorder and supporting all the parents and bubs suffering from this condition.  USA based organization, Coping With Laryngomalacia are huge fans of the Snuggle Pod and we're proud to be partners in its efforts to improve the lives and conditions of children suffering from this condition