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Prone Plus Infant Positioning Aid

By relying on gravity, the Prone Plus infant positioning aid naturally rounds the shoulders and improves hand-to-mouth coordination and head-and-trunk alignment in infants in the NICU. Its comfortable, hourglass shape comes in four sizes to accommodate premature to full-term infants by helping them remain in the proper prone position and aiding in ventral support. It is specifically designed to provide support for infants during critical medical procedures, ensuring comfort and safety in the NICU.

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A light purple heart shape is drawn in a sketchy style, positioned to the left. To the right of the heart, the text reads "Children's Medical Ventures" in a clear, modern font. The word "Children's" is in a darker purple and bold, while "Medical Ventures" is in a lighter purple and regular font weight. The background is white.

Prone Plus

By relying on gravity, the Prone Plus infant positioning aid naturally rounds the shoulders and improves hand-to-mouth coordination and head-and-trunk alignment in infants in the NICU. Its comfortable, hourglass shape comes in four sizes to accommodate premature to full-term infants by helping them remain in the proper prone position and aiding in ventral support. It is specifically designed to provide support for infants during critical medical procedures, ensuring comfort and safety in the NICU.

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Technologies Overview

A light purple heart shape is drawn in a sketchy style, positioned to the left. To the right of the heart, the text reads "Children's Medical Ventures" in a clear, modern font. The word "Children's" is in a darker purple and bold, while "Medical Ventures" is in a lighter purple and regular font weight. The background is white.

Prone Plus

  • Assists in proper positioning and ventral support

  • Uses gravity to facilitate natural rounding of the shoulders, hand-to-mouth coordination, and head-and-trunk alignment

  • Helps infant maintain a secure, balanced and flexed position

  • Four different sizes for hospitalized infants, from premature through full-term

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Made of memory foam for comfortable support, the Prone Plus features a urethane cover that is wipeable and reusable. Its soft outer knit covering is machine washable, making it user-friendly for caregivers.

Proper prone positioning encourages the development of flexor tone, allows active neck extension and head raising, and provides an alternative to supine positioning to reduce skull flattening.

Using Prone Plus allows the infant’s legs to remain tucked with the pelvis tilted forward and promotes flexion of the extremities without placing excessive pressure on the knees and elbows.

About Prone Plus

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Designed for Support

The contoured edges of the Prone Plus positioning aid encourage the development of flexor tone to help activate neck extension and head raising to reduce the risk of skull flattening. Its shape also allows infants to keep their legs tucked with their pelvis tilted forward to promote flexion of the extremities while avoiding excess pressure on their knees and elbows.

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Adjustable and Versatile

The Prone Plus is adjustable to accommodate the diverse needs of all infants and preterm infants in the NICU. Clinicians can tailor the positioning to keep each child comfortable, safe, and supported. In addition to its versatility, the Prone Plus is also made of memory foam, so it works with the natural shape and movement of their bodies to keep them in a secure and balanced flexed position.

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Provides Emotional Comfort for Infants

The snug and secure washable cover of the Prone Plus mimics the close confines of the womb, providing a comforting sensation to infants. This can lead to reduced stress levels and improved overall well-being.

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User-Friendly

Prone Plus is designed with the realities of the NICU in mind. Its design makes it easy to reposition infants with minimal disturbance to support prone postures. It’s also easy to clean and maintain. The urethane cover is wipeable and reusable, and the outer covering is machine washable for a practical caregiving routine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Prone Plus is a specially designed medical equipment solution for infants in the NICU. It provides safe, comfortable, and adjustable proper positioning for infants who are premature or critically ill. The memory foam and unique shape make it ideal for prone posture. The memory foam positioning aid is specifically for positioning in a prone (face down) posture.

Yes, the Prone Plus is highly adjustable, making it versatile for developmental care in the NICU. It ensures clinicians can meet the specific needs of each infant, enhancing their physiological stability.

The Prone Plus is designed with safety as a priority. The memory foam provides a secure, supportive surface, while the snug outer knit covering reduces stress for infants. Its unique shape supports flexion and promotes healthy neuromuscular development, making it a trusted tool for NICU intervention and care.

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Neonatal Transport

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Labor & Delivery​

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Neuro NICU

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