Prone Plus, designed with input from bedside clinicians and therapists, is designed to meet the prone positioning needs of hospitalized infants. Prone Plus assists in proper prone positioning and ventral support by utilizing the natural force of gravity. The unique hourglass shape facilitates natural rounding of the shoulders, hand-to-mouth coordination and head and trunk alignment.
Features- Wipeable, reusable urethane cover
- Soft, washable outer knit covering
- Comfortable, antimicrobial viscoelastic (memory) foam
- Four different sizes to ensure appropriate positioning of premature through full-term infants
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Benefits of Prone Positioning
- Facilitates shoulder rounding when arms are at sides
- Promotes flexion of the extremities without placing excessive pressure on knees and elbows
- Supports alignment of the head and trunk
- Facilitates hand-to-mouth coordination
- Allows infant’s legs to remain tucked with pelvis tilted forward
Clinical Benefits of Prone Positioning
- Encourages development of flexor tone
- Provides appropriate positioning on the stomach as an alternative to other positions to reduce skull flattening
- Allows active neck extension and head raising
Item Numbers
1034167 - Prone Plus with Knit Cover Extra Small (<800g) 6/case
1034168 - Prone Plus with Knit Cover Small (800-1250g) 6/case
1034169 - Prone Plus with Knit Cover Medium (1250-2000g) 6/case
1034986 - Prone Plus with Knit Cover Large (>2000g) 6/case
1035472 - Prone Plus Sample Pack Contains One of Each Size with Cover 4/pack
1034170 - Washable Knit Cover – Extra Small 6/case
1034171 - Washable Knit Cover – Small 6/case
1034172 - Washable Knit Cover – Medium 6/case
1034987 - Washable Knit Cover – Large 6/case