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A bolster-style infant sleep positioner or baby pillow used to be basically two pieces of foam attached together by a piece of fabric. The baby was laid on the fabric in between the foam bolsters so that he could not roll over. A bolster-style baby sleep positioner may be helpful in keeping your baby on his side but be sure your baby is able to pull up his legs if he has gas. Many bolster-style baby and infant sleep positioners pin the baby in such a way that they do not have enough mobility to move around and resolve gas on their own.

Dex has recently come out with a new memory foam infant sleep positioner that has a slight elevation and prevents flat head syndrome. This is helpful for infant congestion and mild acid reflux.

Research has shown that babies reflux less when on their left sides and tummies because the stomach acid is furthest from the esophagus. Talk to your doctor about swaddling and putting your baby on his left side or getting an angelcare monitor so you can allow baby to sleep on his tummy. This type of monitor tracks your baby's movements and alarms if they stop, indicating that your baby has stopped breathing. Some physicians will make an exception to the Back to Sleep advice for infants with severe reflux