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.
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.
Technologies Overview
Prone Plus
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Assists in proper prone positioning and ventral support
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Uses gravity to facilitate natural rounding of the shoulders, hand-to-mouth coordination, and head-and-trunk alignment
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Helps infant maintain a secure, balanced and flexed position
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Four different sizes from premature through full-term infants
Made of memory foam for comfortable support. Urethane cover is wipeable and reusable. Soft outer knit covering can be machine washed.
Prone positioning encourages the development of flexor tone, allows active neck extension and head raising, and offers an alternative to other positions to reduce skull flattening.
Using Prone Plus allows the infant's legs to remain tucked with pelvis tilted forward, and promotes flexion of the extremities without placing excessive pressure on knees and elbows.
About Prone Plus
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 prevent 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.
Adjustable and Versatile
The Prone Plus is adjustable to accommodate the diverse needs of all 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 of their bodies to keep them in a secure and balanced flexed position.
Provides Emotional Comfort for Infants
The snug and secure outer knit surface 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.
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. 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
What is the Prone Plus?
The Prone Plus is a specially designed positioning aid for infants in the NICU. It provides a safe, comfortable, and adjustable support system for infants who are premature or critically ill. The memory foam positioning aid is specifically for positioning in a prone (face down) posture.
Is the Prone Plus adjustable?
Yes, the Prone Plus is designed to be highly adjustable to meet the diverse needs of children in the NICU. Clinicians can tailor the Prone Plus positioning aid to each infant’s needs, making it a versatile care tool.
How does Prone Plus ensure safety for infants?
The Prone Plus was created with safety as a priority. The memory foam has contoured edges and a soft, supportive surface cradling the infant. The snug, outer knit surface is consoling, helping to reduce stress and discomfort.
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