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Acid Reflux FAQs

Acid reflux is a condition that occurs after eating and to which some people are unfortunately genetically pre-disposed.  And there are instances where acid reflux occurs without eating.

A properly functioning digestive system starts with the food being swallowed. When we swallow, what we are really doing is closing a trap door in our throat called the epiglottis. The epiglottis stops this food from making its way back up the throat. Once past the epiglottis, the food mixes with stomach acids that break down the food.

These acids are fine down in the stomach area as it is lined with protective membranes, but here’s where we start to see the problem for sufferers of acid reflux.

For sufferers, be it from baby reflux, infant reflux, or adult reflux, the food is swallowed and the food mixes with the acids but is forced back through the epiglottis into the esophagus. The esophagus has no protection like that of the stomach and the acids eat into the soft tissue causing immediate discomfort and potential for long-term damage.

That’s a brief summary of the problem so let’s look at this excerpt from an article written by Owen Jones that shows several areas where a reflux relief pillow would benefit a reflux sufferer.

“The body has invented a natural method of countering the mild acid reflux in healthy people and it is called saliva. Saliva is alkaline, so when you swallow hundreds of times a day, your saliva counteracts the acid. Most people experience reflux after eating, which is of course usually done during the day when we are usually in an upright position. Swallowing saliva also happens mostly in the daytime.

I am certain that you can see a pattern here: reflux is in the daytime when we can swallow saliva to neutralize it and while the force of gravity will impede the acid from rising from the stomach.

Most sufferers of acid reflux get difficulties at night when gravity cannot help and the swallowing of saliva is at a minimum. Therefore, the acid, untreated by alkaline saliva, remains in the esophagus burning and irritating it.

The pregnant and the obese are most at risk of experiencing acid reflux because of the extra-abdominal mass.

So, how do you treat this chronic condition? Well, you should naturally consult your doctor, who may recommend alkaline tablets, but if you want to help yourself too, you could lose weight if you are obese; not eat late at night or even late evening; reduce the fat you consume and sleep with more pillows to raise your head and torso. You will need to experiment with these home remedies to find out what suits you. We suggest the AR Pillow or Back Max to comfortably elevate yourself naturally to the appropriate angle for maximum relief.

You might find that not eating after eight is OK for you, or it might be six o’clock. You might find that not eating meat or cheese after lunch will do it for you and you may find that lifting your head six or eight inches on extra pillows at night will help too.”

Natural Reflux Relief offers many products which facilitate those angles of elevation which are proven to relieve acid reflux

You do not need a prescription to order any of our products.

 AR Pillow Inc. is a Durable Medical Equipment company (DME) We cannot accept or process insurance so your purchase will be “out-of-network” unless you are part of HCA Healthcare then it can be purchased by the participating hospital, facility, or Doctor.  

Diagnostic and Equipment Codes (HCPS codes) You may need a Procedure Code which you will get from your doctor.  

530.81-Diagnostic Code for Acid Reflux if there is another reason you will need to get that code from your doctor. (you must have this)

E0190 & E1399- Equipment Code for ALL WEDGES/PILLOWS- infant, child, Adult, Nursing, Changing Station wedges (E1399 is a miscellaneous and may be too general so ask if E0190 is covered)

E0621- Equipment Code for Slings and Harnesses- Infant products.

Things you will probably need to submit a claim:

{You will receive an email with links (at the bottom) to all receipts/procedures when you purchase your desired items.}

  1. Prescription from the doctor with the Diagnosis Code, Procedure Code, and Equipment Code along with the product name(s).
  2. Letter Of Medical Necessity from your doctor
  3. A receipt with the patient’s name, correct codes for your product(s), product name, and cost.  You will need to show proof of payment so save your credit card statement.  

Because each insurance company and each insurance plan is different you need to start the process by calling the 800# on the back of your insurance card. Be aware that depending on the person you get and their knowledge you may get a different response. If you don’t necessarily get the response you want the first time call back in a few hours and talk to a different representative. Some of them will be more helpful and creative than others. Don’t give up until they all give you the same answer. Before you call have your insurance card with the plan number and the diagnostic codes for the products you are interested in purchasing in front of you for  Baby AR Pillow 15/30, Child/Adult Wedge, Snuggle Nurser, whichever product(s) you are interested in having covered.

Call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card. Tell them that your baby or yourself has been diagnosed with reflux and you are inquiring to find out if they cover some positioning products that your physician or therapist has recommended.   

Some insurance companies will have you purchase the items and then download a claim form from their website to submit a claim for reimbursement.  Ask them to walk you through the process so you have no surprises or delays in receiving reimbursement.  AR Pillow Inc. tax ID (EIN) 20-0944534 and National Provider Identifier (NPI#) 1376813485.  AR Pillow Inc. is a DME so this may make the process easier.

Some insurance companies will require you to purchase your items from an “in-network” provider but if you can prove to them there is no one in your area they frequently will cover the items from an “out-of-network provider” (typically someone not in your city or state) as well. You may need to submit a letter from the manufacturer that they do not have an authorized manufacturer in your area. If this is the case please email me and I will do my best to get a letter for your item(s). If they don’t make an exception for when there is no one “in-network”, ask them for a list of approved DMEs (durable medical equipment companies) and start phoning them to have one of them purchase from us.

If your insurance company does not cover these items they may be covered under your pre-tax cafeteria plan (IRS Section 125).  

How common is baby reflux & why does reflux happen? Preemies too!

There is a ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus (lower esophageal sphincter — LES) which opens and closes, allowing food to enter the stomach. Sometimes the stomach acid backs up into the esophagus causing varying degrees of discomfort and damage. Safely elevating/positioning your baby to a 30-degree angle or more will optimally relieve colic and reflux without pharmaceutical side effects (read down further for more information about a 30-degree angle).

Gastroesophageal reflux occurs often in normal infants. More than half of all babies experience reflux in the first 3 months of life (approximately 6 out of 10 of all newborn babies). Newborn babies who suffer from acid reflux and colic are even more common among premature babies (preemies) and multiple births. Most infants stop spitting up between the ages of 12 to 18 months, but not all

What are the worrisome symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux?

In a small number of babies, gastroesophageal reflux may result in symptoms that are concerning. These include problems such as:

  • Poor growth due to an inability to hold down enough food
  • Irritability or feeding refusal due to pain
  • Blood loss from acid burning the esophagus
  • Breathing problems

For an accurate diagnosis contact your Pediatrician!

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Information About a 30-Degree Angle 

THE SECRET: Research has found that positioning your baby at a 30-degree angle (or more) after feeding helps to keep acids down naturally.

Why 30 Degrees?

Because it WORKS !!! The following quote from coliccalm.com explains it best “This position causes the stomach to fall forward, closing the valve at the bottom of the esophagus”

EFFECTIVENESS OF USING A 30-DEGREE ANGLE TO RELIEVE INFANT REFLUX & COLIC 

Why does an elevation of 30 degrees work?

See why from more sources below:

“Reduce spit-up at night and during naps by putting a wedge under the head of the mattress so that she sleeps at a 30-degree angle.”. (Parents Magazine, Feb. 2008, author Rachel Morris in consultation with Aeri Moon, M.D. a pediatric gastroenterologist in New York City (Cornell Medical Associates) and William Byrne, M.D., chief of pediatric gastroenterology at Doernbecher Children‘s Hospital in Portland Oregon)

For Infants with Reflux – Elevate the head to a 30-degree angle this can help to minimize night refluxing and aspiration. (Parent-2-Parent.com Newsletter*March-June 2007, by Susan Agrawal)

“It’s recommended to place your baby at a 30-degree angle for sleep there are also products you can buy that keep your baby elevated, for example, the A.R. pillow ” (12 – Parent-2-Parent.com Newsletter March/April/May/June 2007 By Kim Ketchum – References Thompson WG. The Ulcer Story. Perseus Press. 1996 Chapters 14-17 Richter JE. Unresolved issues in gastroesophageal reflux-related ear, nose, and throat problems. American Journal of Gastroenterology. 1999;94:2812-17. Thompson WG. Gut Reactions. Plenum, New York. 1989. Chapter 10.)

“Usually an angle of about 30 degrees is recommended. This position prevents any stomach content from moving up towards the baby’s throat due to gravitational pull generated from the baby’s stomach pulling down the contents and this helps the baby is sleeping peacefully without any disturbances from acid reflux.” Acid Reflux in the Newborns Proving a Hard Nut to Crack; Author: Wangeci Kinyanjui Posted: 18-04-2008

“Positioning: This intervention is a mainstay of non-invasive treatment for GER. Positive benefits are thought to be due to the effects of gravity as well as changes in lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure. Positioning on a foam “wedge” during sleep and other times during the day to maintain a 30-degree angle.“

“Raise the head of the crib. Lying flat may aggravate reflux. Place your baby to sleep on his or her back, but elevate the head of your baby’s crib 30 degrees. Remember, reflux is usually little cause for concern. Keep plenty of burp cloths handy as you ride it out.” (Source: CNN)

REFERENCES – Orenstein SR. Infantile reflux: different from adult reflux. Am J Med 1997;103:S114-9.
Vandenplas Y, Lifshitz JZ, Orenstein S, Lifschitz CH, Shepherd RW, Casaubon PR, et al. Nutritional management of regurgitation in infants. J Am Coll Nutr 1998;17:308-16.
Hart JJ. Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux. Am Fam Physician 1996;54:2463-72.
Behrman RE, Kliegman R, Jenso HB, eds. Nelson Textbook of pediatrics. 16th ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders, 2000:1125-6.
Orenstein SR. Gastroesophageal reflux. Pediatr Rev 1999;20:24-8.
Breastfeeding the Baby with Reflux, La Leche League International, 1999

More Information from: www.coliccalm.com

“Positioning. Babies with reflux need to be positioned so gravity can help keep the food from coming back up out of the stomach. The best position to put the baby after feeding is on their stomach with the head propped up about 30 degrees. This position causes the stomach to fall forward, closing the valve at the bottom of the esophagus.”

“Avoid placing the child in an infant seat or swing since this causes increased pressure on their stomach.“

See our natural baby products:

Safety: Reasons, why natural products to relieve reflux, are preferred – especially for premature babies

THE QUESTION OF SAFETY?

NATURAL REFLUX REMEDIES vs. OTHER COMMON OPTIONS – A COMPARISON

some antacid drugs contain aluminum and other ingredients which are NOT safe for babies; See. Parent-2-Parent.com Newsletter March/April/May/June 2007, By Susan Agraw

car seats (often suggested to elevate and position), are proven to WORSEN the condition!!* The reason is that the position inside a car seat squishes the stomach of the baby thus pushing stomach acid upwards and into the throat — exactly the opposite of the intended effect!; See. Orenstein, S, Whitington, P, The Infant Seat as Treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux, New England Journal of Medicine, Sept. 1983.

“… respiratory symptoms associated with GER may be worsened by the addition of cereal to infant bottles. Orenstein et al. (1992) found increased cough in infants with respiratory disease who were given thickened feedings. The addition of cereal to formula feedings may decrease gastric emptying time and increase episodes of reflux and aspiration.”

“The researchers, led by Dr. Ajay Kaul of the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, looked at … infants who were kept overnight so that their episodes of reflux could be continually monitored. The children were given a variety of anti-reflux drugs or no medicine at all. The medicines, the study found, appeared to offer little if any benefit, at least at the current dosages.” THE NEW YORK TIMES: Child Care: Infants, Acid Reflux and the Question of Drugs; By ERIC NAGOURNEY, Published: October 24, 2006

“A new study published in Pediatrics found that reflux medications are being overprescribed for infants whose test results indicate GER, not GERD – and in these cases, the medication has no effect. (from Pediatrics)

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OK so 30+ degrees is ideal to relieve reflux after feeding, but how about sleeping?

What if 30 degrees is too steep to sleep

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By Mayo Clinic staff

Definition of Infant Reflux

How infant acid reflux occurs:

Infant acid reflux, more accurately known as gastroesophageal reflux, is a very common problem. Infant acid reflux occurs when the contents of the stomach go back up into the esophagus.

Although infant acid reflux most often occurs after a feeding, it can happen anytime your baby coughs, cries or strains. Most babies who have infant acid reflux are healthy. Infant acid reflux typically resolves on its own when your baby is around 12 to 18 months old. In the meantime, changes in feeding technique — such as smaller, more frequent feedings, changing position, or interrupting feedings to burp; can help keep reflux under control. In a few cases, medication or other treatments may be recommended.

Signs and symptoms of infant acid reflux may include:

  • Constant Crying
  • Breath smells of sour milk
  • Hoarse Cry
  • Stuffy nose
  • Spitting up
  • Irritability during or after feedings
  • Coughing
  • Wheezing
  • Refusing to eat
  • Crying when placed on his or her back, especially after a feeding severe cases, your baby may arch his or her back while crying and this may look like your baby is having a seizure.

When to see a doctor

Normal infant acid reflux doesn’t interfere with a baby’s growth or well-being. Contact your baby’s doctor if your baby:

  • Isn’t gaining weight
  • Spits up forcefully, causing stomach contents to shoot out of his or her mouth
  • Spits up green or yellow fluid
  • Spits up blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
  • Resists feedings
  • Has blood in his or her stool
  • Has other signs of illness, such as fever, diarrhea, or difficulty breathing
  • Begins vomiting at age 6 months or older

Some of these signs may indicate more serious conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or pyloric stenosis. GERD is a severe version of reflux that can cause pain, vomiting, and poor weight gain.

Pyloric stenosis is a rare condition in which a narrowed valve between the stomach and the small intestine prevents stomach contents from emptying into the small intestine.

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Acid reflux disease symptoms

Wondering if you have acid reflux disease? Check the list below, but remember that only your doctor can tell you if your acid reflux symptoms are signs of acid reflux disease.

The most common acid reflux symptoms are

  • Heartburn (a rising, burning feeling in the chest)
  • Sour or bitter taste
  • Difficulty swallowing

Other acid reflux symptoms may include

  • Chest pain not related to the heart*

*Note: If you have chest pain, call your doctor immediately. It may be a sign of a life-threatening condition.

Acid reflux disease causes

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The LES muscle

The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is the “valve” between the stomach and the esophagus. The LES opens to let food pass into the stomach and closes tightly after the food has passed through. When the LES does not stay closed after the food has passed through, acid and stomach contents may back up (reflux) into the esophagus.

Weight, stress, and other factors

There are lifestyle factors other than food that can make heartburn worse, including

  • Being overweight
  • Smoking
  • Stress
  • Overeating (eating too much at one time)
  • Wearing tight clothing that puts pressure on your stomach

Even if you take Nexium for your acid reflux disease, it’s still a good idea to avoid trigger foods and to change habits that can worsen your acid reflux disease symptoms.

Weight

People who are overweight or obese may be more likely to develop acid reflux disease than people who are not. The reason for this is that the extra weight puts pressure on the abdomen, pushing up the stomach and causing acid to back up into the esophagus.

Losing excess weight is good for you on many levels—especially when it comes to your health. It’s been shown that people who lose weight seem to have a reduction in their acid reflux disease symptoms.

Remember, if you are overweight or obese, be sure to talk to your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

The heartburn-stress connection

The more stressed you are, the more likely you are to suffer from heartburn associated with acid reflux disease. A study found significant relationships between the presence of severe, sustained life stress and increased severity of heartburn symptoms.

Fortunately, there are things you can do to manage stress and the acid reflux disease symptoms it can cause.

Stress management tips

These steps can help you manage stress—and stress-triggered heartburn, too.

  • Breathe better. Concentrate on breathing deeply from your abdomen, not your chest
  • Stretch and relax. Stand up and stretch each of your muscle groups. Focus on releasing the tension in every part of your body
  • Exercise and enjoy. Staying active can help you feel much better
  • Have fun. Try to do things that make you smile and laugh. This can relieve stress

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Acid reflux is a chronic condition that occurs after eating and to which some people are unfortunately genetically pre-disposed. A properly functioning digestive system starts with the food being swallowed. When we swallow, what we are doing is closing a trap door in our throat called the epiglottis. The epiglottis stops this food from making its way back up the throat. Once past the epiglottis, the food mixes with stomach acids that break down the food. These acids are fine down in the stomach area as it is lined with protective membranes, but here’s where we start to see the problem for sufferers of acid reflux. For sufferers, be it from baby reflux, infant reflux, or adult reflux, the food is swallowed and the food mixes with the acids but is forced back through the epiglottis into the esophagus. The esophagus has no protection like that of the stomach and the acids eat into the soft tissue causing immediate discomfort and potential for long-term damage.

That’s a summary of the problem so let’s look at this excerpt from an article written by Owen Jones that shows several areas where a reflux relief pillow would benefit a reflux sufferer.

“The body has invented a natural method of countering the mild acid reflux in healthy people and it is called saliva. Saliva is alkaline, so when you swallow hundreds of times a day, your saliva counteracts the acid. Most people experience reflux after eating, which is of course usually done during the day when we are usually in an upright position. Swallowing saliva also happens mostly in the daytime.

I am certain that you can see a pattern here: reflux is in the daytime when we can swallow saliva to neutralize it and while the force of gravity will impede the acid from rising from the stomach.

Most sufferers of acid reflux get difficulties at night when gravity cannot help and the swallowing of saliva is at a minimum. Therefore, the acid, untreated by alkaline saliva, remains in the esophagus burning and irritating it.

The pregnant and the obese are most at risk of experiencing acid reflux because of the extra-abdominal mass.

So, how do you treat this chronic condition? Well, you should naturally consult your doctor, who may recommend alkaline tablets, but if you want to help yourself too, you could lose weight if you are obese; not eat late at night or even late evening; reduce the fat you consume and sleep with more pillows to raise your head and torso. You will need to experiment with these home remedies to find out what suits you. We suggest the AR Pillow or Back Max to comfortably elevate yourself

You might find that not eating after eight is OK for you, or it might be six o’clock. You might find that not eating meat or cheese after lunch will do it for you and you may find that lifting your head six or eight inches on extra pillows at night will help too.”

Research about 30 degrees and how it relieves refluxing:

“Placing a baby in a semi-prone position as in an infant car seat only makes GERD worse. Babies with GERD should sleep on their backs in a crib or bed that has the head of the bed elevated to a 30 degree angle.”Encyclopedia of Children’s Health – May 2011 

 “Reduce spit-up at night and during naps by putting a wedge under the head of the mattress so that she sleeps at a 30-degree angle.” (Parents Magazine, Feb. 2008, author Rachel Morris in consultation with Aeri Moon, M.D. a pediatric gastroenterologist in New York City (Cornell Medical Associates) and William Byrne, M.D., chief of pediatric gastroenterology at Doernbecher Children‘s Hospital in Portland Oregon)

For Infants with Reflux – Elevate the head to a 30 degree angle this can help to minimize night refluxing and aspiration. (Parent-2-Parent.com Newsletter*March-June 2007, by Susan Agrawal)

“It’s recommended to place your baby at a 30 degree angle for sleep there are also products you can buy that keep your baby elevated, for example the A.R. pillow ”(12 ♦ Parent-2-Parent.com Newsletter ♦ March/April/May/June 2007 By Kim Ketchum – References Thompson WG. The Ulcer Story. Perseus Press. 1996 Chapters 14-17 Richter JE. Unresolved issues in gastroesophageal reflux-related ear, nose and throat problems. American Journal of Gastroenterology. 1999;94:2812-17. Thompson WG. Gut Reactions. Plenum, New York. 1989. Chapter 10.)

“Usually an angle of about 30 degrees is recommended. This position prevents any stomach content from moving up towards the baby’s throat due to gravitational pull generated from the baby’s stomach pulling down the contents and this helps the baby in sleeping peacefully without any disturbances from acid reflux.” Acid Reflux in the Newborns Proving a Hard Nut to Crack; Author: Wangeci Kinyanjui Posted: 18-04-2008

“Positioning: This intervention is a mainstay of non-invasive treatment for GER. Positive benefits are thought to be due to the effects of gravity as well as changes in lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure. Positioning on a foam “wedge” during sleep and other times during the day to maintain a 30 degree angle.“

More Information from: www.coliccalm.com – “Positioning. Babies with reflux need to be positioned so gravity can help keep the food from coming back up out of the stomach. The best position to put the baby after feeding is on their stomach with the head propped up about 30 degrees. This position causes the stomach to fall forward, closing the valve at the bottom of the esophagus.”

“Avoid placing the child in an infant seat or swing since this causes increased pressure on their stomach.”

“Raise the head of the crib. Lying flat may aggravate reflux. Place your baby to sleep on his or her back, but elevate the head of your baby’s crib 30 degrees. Remember, reflux is usually little cause for concern. Keep plenty of burp cloths handy as you ride it out.” (Source: CNN)

REFERENCES – Orenstein SR. Infantile reflux: different from adult reflux. Am J Med 1997;103:S114-9.

Vandenplas Y, Lifshitz JZ, Orenstein S, Lifschitz CH, Shepherd RW, Casaubon PR, et al. Nutritional management of regurgitation in infants. J Am Coll Nutr 1998;17:308-16.

Hart JJ. Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux. Am Fam Physician 1996;54:2463-72.

Behrman RE, Kliegman R, Jenso HB, eds. Nelson Textbook of pediatrics. 16th ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders, 2000:1125-6.

Orenstein SR. Gastroesophageal reflux. Pediatr Rev 1999;20:24-8.

Breastfeeding the Baby with Reflux, La Leche League International, 1999

NATURAL REFLUX REMEDIES vs. OTHER COMMON OPTIONS – A COMPARISON 

some antacid drugs contain aluminum and other ingredients which are NOT safe for babies; See. Parent-2-Parent.com Newsletter March/April/May/June 2007, By Susan Agraw

Car seats (often suggested to elevate and position) are proven to WORSEN the condition! *The reason is because the position inside a car seat squishes the stomach of the baby thus pushing stomach acid upwards and into the throat -exactly the opposite of the intended effect! See Orenstein, S, Whitington, P, The Infant Seat as Treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux, New England Journal of Medicine, Sept. 1983.

“respiratory symptoms associated with GER may be worsened by the addition of cereal to infant bottles. Orenstein et al. (1992) found increased cough in infants with respiratory disease who were given thickened feedings. The addition of cereal to formula feedings may decrease gastric emptying time and actually increase episodes of reflux and aspiration.”

“The researchers, led by Dr. Ajay Kaul of the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, looked at infants who were kept overnight so that their episodes of reflux could be continually monitored. The children were given a variety of antireflux drugs or no medicine at all. The medicines, the study found, appeared to offer little if any benefit, at least at the current dosages.” THE NEW YORK TIMES: Child Care: Infants, Acid Reflux and the Question of Drugs; By ERIC NAGOURNEY, Published: October 24, 2006

“A new study published in Pediatrics found that reflux medications are being over prescribed for infants whose test results indicate GER, not GERD – and in these cases, the medication has no effect. (from Pediatrics)

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) – the pharmaceutical solution – bad news! See The New York Times article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/17/health/research/17risks.html

A Standard crib mattress in the USA is about 51 inches long. 51 ins./1.732=29.44 inches that means you must raise the head of your baby’s crib to about 30 inches to achieve a 30 degree angle. That is fairly high and now how will you safely hold your baby at that angle? AR Pillow has the solutions. The Baby AR Pillow is a 30 degree wedge that your baby can be placed on in a reclining position in the crib for sleeping. AR Pillow also offers a 15 degree option. Raise the mattress 15 inches and place the 15 degree wedge at the head of the crib and securely attach it to the crib rails at the head of the crib and position the baby in the 15 degree wedge. The mattress can be lowered or raised to whatever height needed. The advantage is that the mattress does not need to raised so high. The baby will not be “hanging” at a 30 degree angle. AR Pillow products are designed to make an easy transition for your baby off the wedges and into a “normal” sleeping position once the reflux issue has been resolved, that is usually 6-12 months of age, but not always and that is why we make larger harnesses.

A Standard adult mattress is about 72 inches long. To achieve a 30 degree angle you would need to raise the head of the bed about 41 inches… or you can sleep on one of our adult wedges that only raise your upper body to a 30 degree angle. We also have wedges with small and greater degrees.

If you don’t see the wedge you need or want , give us a call. We make custom wedges at very reasonable prices. 1-888-442-6542