AR Pillow

Recently, I was searching for a way to transition Clara and Anna from sleeping in their carseats to sleeping in their crib. They slept in their carseats for three months due to reflux. Both girls would just scream and scream if placed in their cribs on their backs. Desperate for sleep, Mike and I gave in and let them sleep in their carseats, which was definitely not a good long-term solution...

While researching on the Internet for possible solutions I found AR Pillow. I quickly contacted the company and was thrilled when they agreed to send a pillow for us to review. They also sent along one of their elevated changing pads as well.

Anna says, "Mom, quit taking pictures, I'm trying to sleep!"  Notice the green pillow cover.  The AR Pillow comes with this case to protect the pillow.  You can just remove the case for washing.

We setup the pillow in Anna's crib and she took a nap on it that afternoon. The transition was easy because she was still propped (which is why the carseat was so effective) and didn't have the reflux issues that made her scream. I was thrilled. We ordered another AR Pillow for Clara soon after and she has transitioned easily as well.

The AR Pillow attaches to the crib rails using velcro side pieces. After you place the baby on the wedge, you then velcro them on to the pillow around their tummy and then a harness type feature goes between their legs and velcros to each side. This is for safety reasons to keep the baby from slipping down on the pillow or becoming wedged between the pillow and the crib.

This isn't the best picture of Clara -- she was trying to sleep too!  However, you can see the white band around one of the crib rails.  That is the velcro side piece that secures the pillow to the crib. 

We've had great success with the AR Pillow and I highly recommend it to other parents who are dealing with reflux issues and/or trying to transition their children from sleeping in their carseat to the crib.

AR Pillow has graciously agreed to giveaway a nurser, changing station, AR Infant Pillow, and AR adult/child wedge to four lucky Sticky Feet readers.  All you need to do is click over to the AR Pillow website and select which of the three products you would like to win.  Leave the name of the product in a comment and include a way for me to contact you.  That's it!

Winner will be selected via Random.org on January 31!

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Congratulations to TylerPants and Tina who won the Playmobil giveaway!