Can my 8 month old sleep with a boppy?

I just recently took him out of the Rock and Play-
I know it's bad but i need sleep- anyway he is having a
terrible time transitioning except.... when I let his head rest
on the Boppy (like another mom suggested.)
If I remove it, he immediately wakes up.
So my question is, can he sleep all night with his
head on the Boppy?

Any other suggestions?
I'm desperate.

Re: Can my 8 month old sleep with a boppy?

I personally wouldn't - i can't imagine its good for his neck to be on that all night, and i can only imagine how uncomfortable and or dangerous it would be if he tries to roll. I wouldnt' want to take that kind of chance.

if he's missing the incline of the rnp, you could try putting a rolled up towel under the head of the mattress to raise up that end and give it a little incline - just a small one.
We did that for a week in the beginning to help him transition.
Also, try swaddling or putting him in a sleep sack to help him feel as cozy and nestled as he was in the rnp

Can my 8 month old sleep with a boppy?

No, that's definitely incredibly unsafe. It's a major suffocation hazard plus, like PP mentioned, it can't be good for the neck. It may a rough few nights or so, but he will get used to it.

Re: Can my 8 month old sleep with a boppy?

Technically, babies should not sleep on a boppy at any age. There is a tag on the boppy that says so. However, I know I let my DD sleep in it for naps when she was a newborn. I always felt if I was close by it was ok. As parents I think we sometimes need to make the best decision for us personally, regardless of what we are "suppossed" to do.

As far as suggestions, maybe propping up the mattress a little? Not sure if that would help.

Re: Can my 8 month old sleep with a boppy?

I definitely would not do it all night. If he slips dowm just a little it can tilt his head down which could affect his breathing. Im not going to lie, I did it sometimes with the twins but only for naps and I stayed in the same room as they were.

Can my 8 month old sleep with a boppy?

Thanks. I will not use the Boppy.

Can my 8 month old sleep with a boppy?

MY DS has a hard time transitioning. I would just do it over a weekend when you can give up some sleep. My DS only took 2 days to get used to being flat and started sleeping on his stomach at the same time.

I had tried for a few weeks and kept giving up cause he would scream the minute he was flat.

Re: Can my 8 month old sleep with a boppy?

No. It even says on the boppy not to be used for sleep and not to leave them unattended on it.