The Wedgehog

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Join The Wedgehog® Family and help other parents and babies get a better night's sleep, one wedge at a time!

This Wedgehog fits a side/co-sleeper device with a width of 52cm perfectly and when placed underneath or on the mattress raises the angle of your baby by 18 degrees.

It is the must have item for babies with acid reflux or congestion; helping them to breathe easier and cope with rising reflux and sickness. Upright Positioning for your baby can also reduce wind, colic and alleviate congestion as well as the treatment of ear infections, common colds, respiratory conditions and sleep apnea. Simply position the Wedgehog about half way down the cot on top of the mattress, so that your baby’s feet are at the foot of the cot. Alternatively, place the wedgehog underneath the mattress.

The wedge size is:

52cm wide
45cm long
12cm high

We always advise our customers to measure the width of the mattress as we manufacture our wedges to fit the mattress and not the device.
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We also have wedges for a whole range of baby devices, so check out our link in our bio!

This Wedgehog® fits a 44cm wide mattress perfectly and when placed under the mattress raises the angle of your baby by 18 degrees.

Made from baby safe foam in the UK, and easy to wipe clean the Wedgehog is a major factor when trying to combat reflux using positional management. The Wedgehog is meets all British and EU Safety Standards. Made and designed by the Wedgehog®, the first company to specialise in infant reflux devices in the United Kingdom.

Upright Positioning for your baby can also reduce wind, colic and alleviate congestion as well as the treatment of ear infections, common colds, respiratory conditions and sleep apnea. Simply position the Wedgehog Cot about half way down the cot on top of the mattress, so that your baby's feet are at the foot of the Cot.

We also make a range of sizes to fit Moses basket, Crib, Cot Bed and specialist brands such as Snuzpod and Chicco.

All of our products (including wedges and sleep positioners) comply with all relevant British Standards and European Standards maintained by CEN (European Committee for Standardisation).

Size of Wedge

Width - 44cm
Length - 35cm
Height - 8cm

We always advise our customers to measure the width of the mattress as we manufacture our wedges to fit the mattress and not the device.

We also have wedges for a whole range of baby devices, so check out our link in our bio!

At 70cm it fits a standard Cot bed perfectly and when placed on the mattress raises the angle of your baby by 18 degrees. It is the must have item for babies with acid reflux or congestion; helping them to breathe easier and cope with rising reflux and sickness.

Upright Positioning for your baby can also reduce wind, colic and alleviate congestion as well as the treatment of ear infections, common colds, respiratory conditions and sleep apnea. Simply position the Wedgehog Cot about half way down the cot on top of the mattress, so that your baby's feet are at the foot of the Cot.

We also make a range of sizes to fit Moses basket, Crib, Cot Bed and specialist brands such as Snuzpod and Chicco.

All of our products (including wedges and sleep positioners) comply with all relevant British Standards and European Standards maintained by CEN (European Committee for Standardisation).

The wedge size is:

70cm wide
45cm long
12cm high

We always advise our customers to measure the width of the mattress as we manufacture our wedges to fit the mattress and not the device.

We also have wedges for a whole range of baby devices, so check out our link in our bio!

At 60cm it fits a standard Cot perfectly and when placed on the mattress and raises the angle of your baby by 18 degrees. It is the must have item for babies with acid reflux or congestion; helping them to breathe easier and cope with rising reflux and sickness.

Upright Positioning for your baby can also reduce wind, colic and alleviate congestion as well as the treatment of ear infections, common colds, respiratory conditions and sleep apnea. Simply position the Wedgehog Cot Bed about half way down the cot on top of the mattress, so that your baby's feet are at the foot of the Cot.

Made from baby safe foam in the UK, and easy to wipe clean the Wedgehog is a major factor when trying to combat reflux using positional management. The Wedgehog is meets all British and EU Safety Standards. Made and designed by the Wedgehog®, the first company to specialise in infant reflux devices in the United Kingdom.

The wedge size is:

60cm wide
45cm long
12cm high

We always advise our customers to measure the width of the mattress as we manufacture our wedges to fit the mattress and not the device.

We also have wedges for a whole range of baby devices, so check out our link in our bio!

At 38cm wide, these wedgehogs fit a standard crib/carrycot/pram perfectly and when placed under the mattress and raises the angle of your baby by 18 degrees. It is the must have item for babies with acid reflux or congestion; helping them to breathe easier and cope with rising reflux and sickness.

Upright Positioning for your baby can also reduce wind, colic and alleviate congestion as well as the treatment of ear infections, common colds, respiratory conditions and sleep apnea. Simply position the Wedgehog Cot Bed about half way down the cot on top of the mattress, so that your baby's feet are at the foot of the Cot.

Made from baby safe foam in the UK, and easy to wipe clean the Wedgehog is a major factor when trying to combat reflux using positional management. The Wedgehog is meets all British and EU Safety Standards. Made and designed by the Wedgehog®, the first company to specialise in infant reflux devices in the United Kingdom.

Width - 38cm
Length - 35cm
Height - 8cm

We always advise our customers to measure the width of the mattress as we manufacture our wedges to fit the mattress and not the device.

We also have wedges for a whole range of baby devices, so check out our link in our bio!

Did You Know? Eggs have a whole host of beneficial nutrients!

🐓 What’s in a Hen's egg?
🥚Hen’s eggs consist of a protective eggshell, albumen (egg white), and vitellus (egg yolk), contained within various thin membranes.
🥚 The most popular choice for egg consumption are chicken eggs.
🥚 Other popular choices for eating egg are duck and quail. They supply all essential amino acids for humans and several vitamins / minerals in significant amounts of the Daily Value, including retinol (vitamin A), riboflavin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B12, choline and phosphorus.
🥚 Vitamins A and D are in the egg yolk. The egg white consists primarily of water (87%) and protein (13%) and contains no cholesterol and little, if any, fat.

🐓 What does it do for my baby’s body?
🥚 Eggs are good for the eyes, due to the carotenoid content.
🥚 One egg yolk has about 300 micrograms of choline, a nutrient that helps regulate the brain, nervous system and cardiovascular system.
🥚 Despite eggs being high in fat, it is the right kind of fat. One egg contains just 5 grams of fat and only 1.5 grams of that is saturated fat.
🥚 Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D (to absorb calcium and promote bone growth).
🥚 Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals.

🚨 Should I give Egg when my baby has infant reflux?
🚨 One of the most common food allergies in infants is eggs.
Infants usually grow out of this allergy during childhood, if exposure is controlled.
🚨 Allergic reactions against egg white are more common than reactions against egg yolks.
🥚 Recommendations for introducing eggs to babies have been changing recently.
🚨 It is the white of the egg that is allergenic and not the yolk.
🥚 Many studies are now suggesting that babies may be introduced to whole eggs from the start (for those with no known history of food allergies and/or egg allergies in the family).
🚨 Many paediatricians say that introducing egg yolks are typically fine for baby around 8 months old; although this recommendation is changing and many doctors suggest that egg yolks, and the whole egg, make a great first baby food.
🥚 Given this information, cooked whole egg and egg yolk should be fine to give your refluxing baby, as it is easily digested and where no allergies are suspected, should provide plenty of nutrients for a baby who struggles to gain weight.

- Many of us grew up believing the assertion that the tongue is the strongest muscle in the body. But is it really?

The short answer is no!

👅 The myth of the tongue’s strength arose from its amazing stamina even in precision tasks like eating and speaking.
👅 The tongue is the only muscle in the body which is attached at only one end.
👅 It can bend, it can twist, it can suck, it can cup. The tongue is an essential, often playful part of human anatomy.

At 28cm wide, these Wedgehogs fit a standard Moses Basket perfectly and when placed under the mattress and raises the angle of your baby by 18 degrees.
It is the must-have item for babies with acid reflux or congestion; helping them to breathe easier and cope with rising reflux and sickness.

Upright Positioning for your baby can also reduce wind, colic and alleviate congestion as well as the treatment of ear infections, common colds, respiratory conditions and sleep apnea. Simply position the Wedgehog Cot Bed about half way down the cot on top of the mattress, so that your baby's feet are at the foot of the Cot.

Width - 28cm
Length - 35cm
Height - 8cm

We always advise our customers to measure the width of the mattress as we manufacture our wedges to fit the mattress and not the device.

Made from baby safe foam in the UK, and easy to wipe clean the Wedgehog is a major factor when trying to combat reflux using positional management. The Wedgehog is meets all British and EU Safety Standards. Made and designed by the Wedgehog, the first company to specialise in infant reflux devices in the United Kingdom.

We also have wedges for a whole range of baby devices, so check out our link in our bio!

With a refluxy baby, medication is a consideration after trying out different reflux-reducing techniques.

💫 Usually, medication is given over the day and before bedtime and is expected to last throughout the sleeping period. Sometimes this doesn’t work out and the medication doesn’t quite last as long as you need to help baby to stay settled.
Sometimes moving the medication a little later towards bedtime can help it last over the nighttime sleeping hours.

💫 All medications have a peak time, and it's getting that peak time to work for your baby while they sleep.

💫 As your baby grows, their medication levels will need to be re-measured. If your baby is gaining weight quickly, after a slow start, they may need to have their meds reviewed already. This may account for it not working as well as it was.

💫 Sleeping in an elevated position is also very important at night. It helps to control the movement of fluids up and down the oesophagus. An 18-degree elevation should be enough and this can be achieved either with bed blocks or a cot wedge. Positioning is key to improving bedtime sleeping.

🌟 This is where the Wedgehog can help! Our link is in our bio - or check out our 'Meet the Wedges' highlight!

- Babies are born with no bacteria in their bodies!
Which means their little tummies go through a huge learning curve in the first few hours of life outside the womb!

Babies differ in their napping needs – but here’s a general guide that applies to most babies:

😴 Naps should happen immediately when your baby shows signs of tiredness.
😴 If you wait too long, baby becomes overtired, “wired up,” and unable to sleep.
😴 Once you are familiar with your baby’s nap needs you can plan a nap routine to start the wind-down process.
😴 If consistent naps are new to you look more for your baby’s signs of tiredness and scrimp on the routine until you settle into a predictable pattern.
😴 In other words, don’t begin a lengthy pre-nap routine if your baby is clearly ready to sleep!