Frequently Asked Questions

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General

Q. When can I begin to use the Momby Baby Support with my baby?

A. From the beginning. You can use Momby to feed and support your baby from birth.

Q. Can the Momby Baby Support be washed?

A. Yes. The Momby can be hand washed using a non-biological washing product and then dried away from direct heat.

Q. How can I carry the Momby when leaving home?

A. The Momby can be safely folded in three and placed in your changing bag.

Q. Can the Momby be used after a c/section?

A. Yes. The Momby baby support creates the ideal position to hold your baby after a c/section, as the weight of your baby is evenly distributed and supported by the Momby, avoiding any pressure being put on your scar.

Breastfeeding

Q. Why is it important for Mothers to be in a comfortable position while breastfeeding?

A. As mothers will spend several hours every day breastfeeding their baby, a comfortable and relaxed position is important so that they can hold their baby to the breast without straining their muscles.

Once in a comfortable position, mothers are encouraged to bring their baby up to breast level, rather than leaning over their baby, as leaning over to breastfeed can cause back and neck strain.  By placing their baby in the Momby Baby Support it is very easy to bring the baby towards the breast, with a simple tilt motion. This also ensures that the baby’s face is directly in front of the breast with its mouth at nipple height.

Q. Do all breastfeeding mothers require aids/cushions pillows?

A. No, not all breastfeeding mothers require pillows/cushions to assist with breastfeeding, but as each mother has different physical characteristics – arms of different length and different size breasts, mothers may need to experiment to find a comfortable feeding position for themselves.

Q. What is the correct breastfeeding position for a baby?
A. A baby’s head should be straight, in line with their body, not arched back or turned sideways. Due to it’s ergonomic design, the Momby Baby Support encourages this position ensuring that the baby’s ear, shoulder and hip are in a straight line and their head is tilted slightly back so that they are not pulling at the breast and can swallow easily.

Q. How does the Momby Baby Support assist mothers to latch their baby on to their breast correctly?

A. When initiating breastfeeding a lot of time is taken up with correct positioning of the baby at the breast. Mothers who have had long labours, instrumental deliveries and c/sections can present with difficulties getting breastfeeding established. The Momby Baby Support is invaluable in assisting with the establishment of breastfeeding. It provides a safe and secure place for the baby, with head, neck and back supported. When mothers are secure in the knowledge that their baby is supported they can concentrate on getting their baby to latch on. Using one hand to support the Momby Baby Support and baby, the mother can now use their free hand to ensure their baby latches on correctly. The Momby Baby Support can assist with the establishment of breastfeeding therefore encouraging mothers to continue breastfeeding for longer.

Feeding problems

Q. How can the Momby Baby Support reduce the risk of reflux?

A. The first line of treatment for reflux is (lifestyle changes) allowing your baby to sit upright for 30 minutes after a feed.  The design of the Momby Baby Support ensures that your baby can be placed with no effort in an upright position for 30 minutes after feeding, either in your arms or strapped securely in a bouncer.

Q. How can the Momby Baby Support reduce the risk of colic?

A. By using the Momby Baby Support when feeding your baby, you ensure that your baby is in a straight line position, ear, shoulder and hip. This is a great feeding position to ensure food reaches the stomach with ease and reduces the risk of taking in large volumes of air while feeding, reducing the symptoms of colic.

Backache

Q. How does the Momby Baby Support reduce backache?

A. When using the Momby Baby Support while breastfeeding, a baby is brought to the breast by a simple tilt of the Momby Baby Support. This allows the mother to sit back in a comfortable position rather than leaning forward and putting pressure on the muscles of the back and neck.

When bottle-feeding, placing your baby in the Momby Baby Support, assists you in maintaining an upright position, preventing back, shoulder and arm pain. The Momby Baby Support ensures that the weight of your baby is evenly distributed, preventing pressure being put on your muscles.

Support

Q. How does the Momby Baby Support support my baby’s delicate head, neck and spine?

A. The ergonomic design of the Momby Baby Support ensures that the head, neck and spine are supported and the weight of your baby is evenly distributed. Therefore, when using the Momby Baby Support, parents do not have to worry about supporting their babies delicate bones and spine and can concentrate on feeding and bonding with their new baby.

Q. My father has rheumatoid arthritis and would love to hold my newborn baby, could the Momby Baby Support be helpful?

A. The Momby Baby Support is a fantastic support for nervous or anxious carers, and those with reduced manual dexterity. The baby is fully supported and cradled securely in the Momby Baby Support, therefore carers can feel confident when they are holding a baby when using the Momby Baby Support .