How to use The Maternity & Nursing Pillow:
Pregnancy
During the final months of pregnancy, it becomes very uncomfortable to lie down. You can then use the Maternity & Nursing Pillow for comfort, relaxation and for a better nighttime. Here are two examples:
Lie on your side, with an arm and a leg
on the Maternity & Nursing Pillow.
Or support your back by placing the pillow behind you
to help you prevent falling on your back.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding your baby is natural, comfortable and easy. However, it will take a few days for you to settle down. It is now that you need to find a relaxed position, so that the milk flows out freely.
Observe the following steps in all breastfeeding positions:
1. Place the pillow around your waist and sit comfortably. If you want to enjoy backsupport place the pillows middle whether on your back or on your preferred side. Otherwise place the middlepart just in front of you.
2. Now: place your baby to the breast, not the other way round, so that the baby is comfortable to hold! Babies head elevated at about the hight of your breast.
3. Support your arms using the Maternity & Nursing Pillow as shown, to maintain this comfortable position. The micro bead filling in the pillow adapts to any position and allows you to hold your baby securely.
4. When the baby finishes the first few gulps, check once again, especially in the shoulder area, if you are sitting in a comfortable and relaxed position. If not, correct your position by using the pillow. By slightly thumping the pillow, the pellets will adjust to your needs.
The cradle hold
This ist the most comfortable breastfeeding position. Place the Maternity & Nursing Pillow around your side, so that it supports your back as well as your arms. Your baby rests safely in your stable supported arms.
The football hold
Place the Maternity & Nursing Pillow from the around the side to the front. Your baby lies safely in your arms. Hold the baby like an American football under your arm. The baby and your arms are comfortably supported by your Maternity & Nursing Pillow.
After the breastfeeding period
Here are some examples how you can continue to use the Maternity & Nursing Pillow even if you no longer breastfeed your baby:
• Lift the lower leg to support the vertebral column.
• Relax the shoulder and neck area.
• Enjoy reading your favorite book and magazines
Before initial use
• Caution! Keep all packaging away from children! Plastic bags can have fatal consequences for children.
• Check the the seams for leaks from which the small pellets could fall out.
• Pillow to be used only with cover.
Warning: Prevent suffocation: Not for infant use!
• Not to be used in cribs, strollers or playpens.
• Do not place infants to sleep on the pillow.
• Do not place infant on pillow.
• Never leave your baby/ child unattended or unsupervised.
CAUTION! Leakage of filling can harm the respiratory tract!
• Do not open the fastener of the pillow wrap except for refilling. Follow exactly the specific instructions for refilling.
• Check the pillow's seams periodicly to avoid any leakage.
• Keep damaged pillows out of the reach of children.
CAUTION: Do not use as stabilizer!
Danger! Never use the Maternity & Nursing Pillow as a barrier on an elevated suface. Your baby could fall down and serious harm can be the consequence.
WARNING
PREVENT SUFFOCATION
NOT FOR INFANT USE
KEEP THE PLASTIC BAG AWAY FROM BABIES AND CHILDREN:
DO NOT USE PILLOW IN CRIBS, CARRIAGES, OR PLAYPENS.
Special Note: THERALINE® supports the "No pillow in baby beds" campaign. Scientists have found over the years that the rate of cot death is higher when babies are sleeping with pillows than without them. Especially if babies are placed face down there is a significant higher risk. This no matter whatever filling or size a pillow may have.
Washing and drying
• Observe the washing and drying instructions.
• Wash max. at 140°F and tumble dry.
• Allow pillow filling to dry properly after washing.
• Do not use any fabric softeners or detergents containing chlorine.
• Outer and inner pillow cover 100% cotton, Pillow filling: EPS (Polystyrene)
• Depending on usage a slight reduction in the volume is normal.
Disclaimer:
• Wash and tumble dry only with cover securely closed and in machines big enough to let the pillow move freely. Leakage of filling can damage your machine. Distributor refuses liability for loss of contents resulting from leakage.