We recommend using the Medibino baby head protector immediately after birth, i.e. from the first day of life, to prevent deformation of the sensitive baby’s head. You may already know our baby head protector from your hospital – in some hospitals, Medibino is used in the infant wards and supports natural, stress-free head growth from day one.

The duration of Medibino use depends on the development and mobility of your baby. If your baby starts to turn and become mobile regularly, the risk of developing a cranial asymmetry decreases because the head is no longer exposed to constant one-sided pressure from the recommended supine position. However, you can still use it, especially for longer sleeping phases in the supine position.

There is no limit to how often and how long your child should lie on the Medibino baby head protector. We generally recommend using Medibino whenever your baby is lying in a supine position.

Especially in the first few months of life, our Medibino baby head protector can help reduce existing slight deformations of the sensitive baby’s head.

However, neither Medibino nor our recommendation can replace a professional medical diagnosis and possibly required therapy. Please speak with your doctor or midwife if you notice any deformation of your baby’s head. There are always several factors that play a role in the treatment of an existing head deformation. In addition to a consistent pressure-relieving positioning, the promotion of mobility is especially important.

When used regularly and at an early stage, Medibino helps to maintain a beautiful, even head shape. Its special ergonomic shape and its individual size adjustability allow your baby’s head to grow safely and without pressure. The opening in the middle prevents the sensitive back of your baby’s head from fully resting on the bedding, thus preventing pressure and the risk of a flattened or crooked skull. The Medibino baby head protector was invented and developed by a renowned doctor and is a patented, approved medical product.

You can get a first impression of how it works in our video.

You can find instructions on how to determine and adjust the size of your Medibino baby head protector for your baby here. The application of Medibino is very easy and you cannot do much wrong.  To adjust: First adjust the ring to the smallest size using the Velcro fastener. Then, put your baby in a supine position on the baby head protector so that your baby’s head rests on the soft, rounded top of the Medibino. The head should be as straight as possible when viewed from the side, if the head is stretched forward with the chin touching the chest, the Medibino is set to tightly. Simply extend the length of the ring a little bit. Your baby can and should move freely in the Medibino and turn its head sideways. The Medibino is purposely designed to be very small and almost completely disappear underneath the head.

You can easily change the Medibino cover, e.g. to wash it. Open the zipper and take out the inner core. To put the cover back on, start with the two outer ends. Insert the corner pieces of the inner core into the cover and close the zipper. If you are struggling or it is impossible to close it, move the inner foam core a little – everything should work now. Please always remember to hide the zipper in the provided “garage”.

The ring-shaped baby head protector has a diameter of approx. 12 cm in the smallest setting and 15 cm in the largest possible setting. The Medibino is purposely designed to be very small and almost completely disappear underneath the head, as for safety reasons, no large-volume pillows should be used in the baby bed.

You can clean the Medibino very easily:

The outer cover is machine washable at 40 °C. We recommend that you wash the cover in a laundry bag so that other clothes cannot get caught in the zipper.

Textile care instructions for the outer cover:

The inner core of Medibino can be wiped clean with a damp cloth and can be cleaned with standard disinfectants.

Please note that you cannot put Medibino into the washing machine “completely”, i.e. including the inner core. Only the outer cover is machine washable. Even though the core is water-repellent and wipe-disinfectable, the special, sophisticated ergonomics of the inner part could be lost, e.g. due to the centrifugal force of your washing machine.

The Medibino baby head protector is exclusively made from high quality, skin-friendly materials. All materials used are subject to permanent safety and quality controls; they are certified and free of harmful substances.

Outer cover: 60% polyester, 40% lyocel (TENCEL®)

Filling material: PU foam

The Medibino baby head protector is exclusively made from high quality, skin-friendly materials. All materials used are subject to permanent safety and quality controls; they are certified and free of harmful substances.

Outer cover: 60% polyester, 40% lyocel (TENCEL®)

Filling material: PU foam

No, the Medibino baby head protector is only available in one size, which means that you do not have to buy several products during the time of use. Medibino can be individually and continuously adjusted to fit the size of your baby’s head. At an average head size, the size adjustment and the cushioning of the weight are designed to be suitable up to an age of 8 months. The actual duration of use usually is shorter, as babies become mobile and turn earlier, which means that positioning the head on the Medibino is no longer necessary.

Currently, Medibino is available with a classic white cover. The cover is exchangeable and machine washable. We also offer covers in different colours, which can be purchased afterwards as well.

Are the materials of the Medibino safe and/or tested?

The Medibino baby head protection consists exclusively of high-quality, skin-friendly materials. All materials used have been tested according to the Medical Devices Act for biocompatibility. Our Medibino baby head protection is a patented medical product. This means that both the product itself and its materials used have passed a strict approval process before Medibino can be sold as a medical product.

You can easily purchase the Medibino in our online store. After receiving your order and your payment, we will ship the baby headguard to you in the quickest way possible.

Currently, shipping is only available against prepayment or payment via PayPal. You can find more information in our store.

Yes, after your order you will receive an order confirmation from us by email. We will also tell you our account information so that you are able to make the payment. Please make sure to provide a correct email address. You can find more information in our store.

Delivery of our items can only be made within the EU and Switzerland.