FAQ

Why do my child’s symptoms get worse at night?

During the day, the positioning of our body when standing and sitting allows congestion to drain out of our nasal passages with the help of gravity. However, when sleeping and lying flat, the congestion cannot drain out of the head because gravity does not push it down the body. Additionally, blood pressure is higher since the body is lying flat, increasing inflammation in the head and making congestion and pain worse.

Is the Tum&Bum latex-free?

How does the Tum&Bum help a sick child?

The Tum&Bum places the child at an incline, which offers two primary benefits. First, this ensures that blood does not pool in the head, lessening pressure, and inflammation in the head. Second, the incline allows mucus to naturally flow down the sinus cavity and throat, further helping with congestion. With both of these benefits, sick children can breathe easier and sleep more soundly through the night.

How is the Tum&Bum better than using pillows?

Doctors often recommend placing pillows under a child’s head when they are sick to create an incline and help relieve symptoms. However, when sleeping you want to maintain a straight line from head to spine, and using too many pillows places the neck at an uncomfortable angle.

The Tum&Bum places the child’s entire upper body on an incline, which creates a more comfortable sleeping position for the child and ensures that their neck and spine remain in a neutral position.

Is the Tum&Bum safe to use?

All the Tum&Bum does is keep your child in a slightly upright position when sleeping, so it is entirely safe to use. It acts similarly to stacking pillows under your child but with the added benefit of maintaining its position throughout the night.

Also, there is no need to worry about multiple pillows impacting your child’s ability to breathe. The Tum&Bum uses only a small cushion on the child’s face that you can pick, such as a blanket. So, your child’s nose and mouth will be clear to breathe as easily as they need.

What illnesses does the Tum&Bum help with?

The Tum&Bum helps to relieve symptoms of head congestion and excess mucus, so they help with any illnesses that have the following symptoms:

stuffy nose
runny nose
cough
headache
head congestion

Illnesses that produce these symptoms include the flu, the common cold, allergies, and upper respiratory infections. Children are more susceptible to these illnesses because of their explorative nature and weaker immune systems, but having a Tum&Bum ensures that you are prepared to help them through the night when they do become sick.

What age is the Tum&Bum intended for?

How do I set up the Tum&Bum?

How does my child lay on it?

When placed on the ground, the Tum&Bum will resemble a letter “L” tilted to the side or a checkmark (depending on the side you are standing on). Your child will straddle the Tum&Bum, with their bottom on the smaller section of the Tum&Bum and their chest on the longer part of it, so that they are lying on it. Their legs will naturally bend to curve around the Tum&Bum, putting them in a comfortable position to sleep.

The curved design holds them in this position, keeping them inclined throughout the night.

How do you clean the Tum&Bum?

What uses does the Tum & Bum have when your child is not sick?

Why is there no padding sold with the Tum&Bum?