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PosturePad™ Junior - Dual Indoor/Outdoor Use

The Jolly Back PosturePad is an innovative multi-function wedge which assists child development, provides comfort and improves posture. Its use “grows” with each child’s stage of development from 3 months to 11 years.

Benefits (please refer to user instructions before use)

In babies from 3 months PosturePad:

Makes essential “tummy time” fun!
Reduces the effects of reflux
Enables a change of lying position
Encourages sitting balance
Promotes natural spine posture

In toddlers (who can independently sit - from 12 months approx) PosturePad:

Improves upright posture and comfort when sitting on the floor (inside and out!)
Supports extended tummy lying
Promotes natural spine posture

In children over 6 years (who can sit independently on the floor and on a chair) PosturePad:

Improves upright posture and comfort when sitting on the floor (inside and out!)
Encourages healthy sitting on a chair when used in accordance with the user safety instructions
Can be used in and around school and home
Promotes natural spine posture

Features

Measures 28 X 28 cm - fits on most school chairs and in a standard book bag
Non-slip mat included
Lightweight and portable – can be used at school and at home
One size fits all – can be used by children of different ages and development stages
Stackable – for easy storage, makes great building blocks too!
Water resistant and breathable – can be used outdoors - hardwearing
4 fabric colours available. Custom colours on orders over 30
Removable machine washable cover
Meets fire safety standards
Delivery 3-4 weeks

Available from 10th September 2011, please contact us to register your interest or for further information.

Price (including delivery)

Single £19.99 (£16.66 ex VAT)

Pack of 10 (assorted or single colour) £162.00 (£135.00 ex VAT)

User Information

To ensure you get the best from your Jolly Back PosturePad Junior / Adult please read the following information and retain for future reference.

1. Correct Sitting

The seat wedge has been designed by a Chartered Physiotherapist to open up the angle between your body and legs. This increased angle encourages the natural inward curve of the lower back (lumbar lordosis) to remain and leads to more comfortable sitting.

To ensure you are sitting correctly on the floor: Position the PosturePad on a level floor surface. Secure it by hand as you slowly lower down to sit on the highest part of the wedge (back). You can sit with your legs crossed or straight out in front of you – as you feel comfortable.
To ensure you are sitting correctly on a chair: The PosturePad should ideally open up the angle between the user’s legs and body to greater than 90°. The PosturePad must only be used on a static (not swivel or mobile) chair which has a flat seat base larger than the base of the PosturePad.

The PosturePad must be fully supported by the chair on which it is placed. The non-slip mat provided must be placed flatly between the supporting seat and the base of the PosturePad. The user’s feet must be flat on the floor to ensure stability. Test the PosturePad by hand to ensure it is secure. Slowly lower down to sit on the deepest part of the wedge (back).

2. Maintenance and Care

The high performance fabric is water-resistant and breathable. Oil and water based spills can be blotted up with a clean cloth. The cover can also be removed for washing as indicated by its label (Machine washable 30°, cool tumble dry, low iron).

3. Intended Use

The Jolly Back PosturePad is intended to be used as a sitting or kneeling aid for adults and children. A level of supervision appropriate the user’s ability should be applied at all times. For use on a chair, it is recommended children are at least 6 years.

To ensure the safety of yourself and others:

Keep away from fire
Ensure the PosturePad is stored safely when not in use.
Ensure the PosturePad is in a secure position before and whilst the user sits down and stands up from it.
The PosturePad must be fully supported by the seat on which it is placed and the user’s feet must be in full contact with the floor.
When using the PosturePad as a kneeling aid, kneel on the shallowest (front) part of the cushion.
Do not use the Jolly Back PosturePad on any inclined surface, steps or stairs.
Do not stand on the Jolly Back PosturePad

4. Warranty

Under normal wear and tear conditions, a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty is provided.

5. Environmental Impact

The Jolly Back PosturePad Junior / Adult is manufactured entirely within the UK, using processes to minimise its carbon footprint. It is at least 95% recyclable.

For further queries, information, products or to share your feedback, please contact: your approved stockist or Jolly Back www.jollyback.com

What is "Tummy Time”?

Placing babies on their tummies to play everyday (when awake, content and supervised) helps their development in a number of ways:

Helps improve ability to hold head up
Builds strength in upper body and shoulders
Helps develop normal curves of the spine
Begins to develop co-ordination and balance skills
Helps baby learn about their body by taking weight through their arms
Encourages baby to begin to explore surroundings and open their hands for toys
Essential to help baby learn how to roll over or push up into a crawling position
Takes the weight off the back of the head to help avoid developing a flat head
Encourages symmetrical neck and back muscle development to reduce a head preference to one side (wryneck or torticolis).

REMEMBER: babies must be placed on their back to sleep. BACK TO SLEEP, TUMMY TO PLAY!

Please note: If your baby is over 4 months (corrected for prematurity) and not managing to lift his/her head very well, or arches very strongly backwards and has difficulty brining their arms forwards when settled; has a head preference to one side or altered head-shape, you may need specialist advice. You should discuss this with your GP or Health Visitor.