Product Review

This infant elbow wrap is designed for a number of situations where immobilizing or restraining your newborn or baby's arm might be helpful or necessary. This simple elbow immobilizer consists of a soft foam cuff and aluminum splints that prevent your baby, toddler or child from bending their elbow. You might need such arm restraints if your child: needs cleft palate or cleft lip surgery, has broken or sprained his or her arm, is autistic and prone to scratching or hitting his or her face, is having trouble breaking a thumb-sucking habit, or needs to be stopped from pulling out an IV tube. Immobilizing the elbow can also be helpful in treating some elbow injuries. This infant arm restraint is adjustable thanks to a series of Velcro straps. This kid's and baby's elbow brace is made of a soft, medical-grade foam material that is latex free for user comfort. Prevent a baby or child from bending his or her elbow is useful in a number of scenarios. If an infant has had cleft palate repair surgery or is in need of IV therapy, an elbow flexion restraint like this one helps prevent face touching and other post-operative complications, such as your baby disrupting his or her sutures by putting objects or fingers in their mouth, or interfering with an intravenous injection. Another bonus is that you can clean these pediatric wrap arm immobilizers by hand washing with mild soap, however, they will need to be air-dried. Closing the Velcro closures before washing the elbow restraints can help prevent them from wearing out. Doctors and medical professionals may refer to this pediatric elbow immobilizer as an arm restraint or a "welcome sleeve". should fit fairly snugly, but not so tight that your child or baby's fingers get cold. Wearing this kids' elbow extension brace over a thin layer of clothing can prevent chafing. The XS size of this elbow brace is a comfortable fit for infants, babies, and newborns. A size Small is recommended for toddlers and young boys and girls.