Enger/Krebbers BabyDorm User manual

BabyDorm®
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Instructions for use
Intended purpose/Indication
Paediatricians and midwives recommend that babies sleep on their backs. This
promotes healthy sleep, unobstructed breathing and reduces the risk of Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). However, in the first year of life, a baby’s head is
very soft and malleable. Due to the combination of the weight of the child’s own
head and the lack of elasticity in the surfaces on which babies lie, asymmetrical
deformities of the head or flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly and/or brachy-
cephaly) often occur and can limit the consistent, natural growth of the skull.
For more than 15 years now, the Original BabyDorm® pillow has helped prevent
and correct positional, cranial asymmetry. Thanks to the concave curve of the
pillow, the head is raised up off the surface on which the child is lying without it
being subjected to any pressure. The child can even turn their head approx. 30°
to each side. Early and regular use during the first few months of life is recom-
mended. The aim is to significantly improve the shape of the head within three
months. We also recommend developing the muscles of the cervical spine with
therapeutic exercise.
Instructions for use
Remove the hygienic film/plastic wrap from the pillow. Place the pillow in the
pillowcase that it came with – it is advisable to wash the pillowcase before using
it. Please refer to the “Washing Instructions”. Place the baby on their back on
the Original BabyDorm® pillow. The baby should be lying with their head in the
middle of the hollow with their cervical spine held by the neck support. When the
right size pillow is used, the back and shoulders will be on the reclining area.
This product is not suitable for reuse; for hygienic reasons, we do not recom-
mend passing used pillows onto other children.
Possible unintended side effects
When the product is used as intended by these instructions, there are no known
side effects for babies and small children.
Suitable places of use
The BabyDorm® pillow is intended for use in cots or in any other safe sleeping
environment. The pillow should never be squashed, for example in a pram, as
then it will no longer be fit for purpose.
Construction/Assembly
The BabyDorm® pillow is certified according to OEKO-Tex® Standard 100 and is
made from 100% cotton. The neck support contains a roll of felt. There is a zip at
the top of the pillow to allow paediatricians or physiotherapists to add or remo-
ving stuffing so as to adjust the pillow to fulfil its requirements. Please do not do
this yourself, but only under the supervision of a paediatrician or a physiothera-
pist. Additional stuffing (hollow-fibre polyester beads) can be ordered from Ba-
byDorm Enger/Krebbers GbR. Every BabyDorm® pillow comes with a pillowcase
of your choice. This should be washed before first use. Both the pillowcase and
the pillow should be washed regularly. Washing instructions
can be found below.
Safety precautions and dangers associated with use
Lay your baby on their back with the back of their head on the pillow. Never
lay your baby on their front with their face in the pillow. Babies adopt all kinds
of positions in their sleep; however, you must observe the correct positioning
described above. If your baby is very active, you can place the pillow under the
bed sheet to prevent it slipping. Older, more active babies may roll off the pillow
in their sleep. This is actually a good sign as with increasing mobility, child-
ren change their sleeping position. The pillow is so firmly stuffed that if this is
the case, the child will not end up underneath the pillow; instead they will roll
off and come to rest next to it. We do not know of any way the airways can be
obstructed when using this pillow. Do not leave the child unattended with the
pillow.

BabyDorm®
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Washing instructions
Both the pillow and the pillowcase are machine washable.
We recommend using a laundry net. Neither product is suitable for
the tumble dryer.
Pillowcase: 100% cotton, Oeko-Tex® certified, Standard 100
Washable at 30°.
BabyDorm® pillow: Oeko-Tex® certified, Standard 100
Stuffing made from hollow-fibre polyester beads; neck support stuffing
made from felt. Fully washable (not do remove stuffing!) at 60° in a laundry
net. Make sure that the zip is fully closed before washing. After washing,
reshape the pillow by pulling the bottom corners straight (see graphic).
Leave close to the heating to completely dry before using again.
Technical data/Parameters/Usage duration
Our pillows are available in three sizes, depending on the weight of the baby:
Size 1: For babies up to approx. 6 kg (girls approx. 1–4 months,
boys approx. 1–3 months)
External dimensions: 28.5 x 32.5 x 8 cm
Head hollow dimensions: 7.2 x 7.2 cm
Weight: 194 g
Size 2: For babies approx. 6–8 kg (girls approx. 4–8 months,
boys approx. 3–6 months)
External dimensions: 28.5 x 32.5 x 8 cm
Head hollow dimensions: 9.5 x 9.5 cm
Weight: 226 g
Size 3: For babies approx. 8–10 kg (girls approx. 8–12 months,
boys approx. 6–12 months)
External dimensions: 32 x 34 x 8 cm
Head hollow dimensions: 9 x 10.5 cm
Weight: 258 g
This information is intended as a guide only. Experience has shown that a
significant improvement of the head shape can be achieved within approx.
3 months if the pillow is used regularly. Depending on your child’s growth
rate, you may need to use two different sizes. Once they turn a year old,
children are usually so mobile that they roll off the pillow in their sleep.
Manufacturer’s declaration
All Enger/Krebbers GbR products are cranial positioning pillows for babies and children. They should only be used
under supervision and for their intended purpose. Please be sure you use the correct pillow for the weight and age of
the child. Within the scope of the statutory provisions, Enger/Krebbers GbR guarantees, for a period of two years from
the date of purchase, that the purchased product was free of material defects at the time of delivery. This excludes
defects that are caused by wear and tear and improper use. Any form of modification, enhancements or repair is not
covered by the guarantee. We accept no liability if additional medical products or items are used in combination with
our products.
Warning - Remove the hygienic film/plastic wrap before first use. Plastic bags can be DANGEROUS! To prevent the
risk of suffocation, keep the plastic wrap away from babies and small children. Please retain your sales receipt and
these usage instructions for future reference.
This product is compliant with Directive 93/42/EEC and is categorised as a Class I medical device.
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