Gentle Air MB2002T Maternity Air Bed

by Gentle Air

Product Features

• Developed by a well-respected OB/GYN, Dr. Harry C. Watters
• Reduce backpain; fully adjustable; 90-percent average sleep improvement
• Inflates easily in about 2 minutes with a patented rechargeable air pump
• Improved circulation for mom and baby; can be used as a guest or camping bed after
• Measures 39 by 74 inches

Product Description

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Designed by an OB/GYN, the Gentle Air Dr. Watters maternity air bed is shaped and structured to offer more comfort and better sleep to expecting mothers. The mattress is fully adjustable to accommodate different sleeping preferences and stages of pregnancy. A built-in center dimple accommodates a growing baby, so you can sleep comfortably on your stomach or your side. To make the sleep surface even more restful, a separate inflatable pillow fits snugly into the dimple and is independently adjustable with a simple fingertip valve. This design helps to alleviate back pain and improve overall circulation for both mother and child.

The mattress is made of sturdy blue vinyl with soft flocking on the upper surface. It inflates in about two minutes with the included rechargeable pump, which fills the bed up to six times on a 12-hour charge. Post-pregnancy, the mattress can be used as a regular air bed for guests or travel. It measures 39 by 74 inches and comes with a drawstring travel bag. --Emily Bedard

Product Description

"Designed by Dr. Harry C. Watters, a prominent obstetrician and gynecologist, the Gentle Air Maternity Bed has been clinically proven to provide health benefits to both mom and baby through improved circulation and blood flow. For most pregnant women, being comfortable and getting enough rest can be two of the biggest challenges. Typically, these problems affect more than 75 percent of pregnant women. Women who normally sleep on their back or stomach often find getting enough restful sleep especially challenging. For the most part, sleeping comfortably on the side or stomach is not possible without the Gentle Air Maternity Air Bed. Sleeping on the back is discouraged because of compression of the uterus on the large blood vessels (inferior vena cava) and on the intestines, causing decreased blood flow and oxygen to the baby. During the second and third trimesters (20 weeks and beyond), lower back pain and stomach discomfort often increase. By providing women with a safe and comfortable way to lie on their side or stomachs, blood flow is maximized to the baby and pressure is taken off of the muscles of the lower back. This reduces congestion of the blood vessels and lessens the likelihood of hemorrhoids caused by swelling and abdominal discomfort. Adjustable inflatable ""comfort zone"" of the air bed allows women to change positions as their pregnancy progresses for maximum comfort.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 12 x 18 inches ; 14 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000AZW87
• UPC: 818653000014
• Item model number: MB2002T
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #209,762 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars 5 Star reviewers work for Gentle Air, November 11, 2008

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A. rollins (Burlington, Vermont) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gentle Air MB2002T Maternity Air Bed (Health and Beauty)

I find it highly odd that all of these 5 star reviewers only have 2 reviews each, both for "Gentle Air" products.

I don't own it. I found the product amusing and was reading the reviews out of curiosity when I noticed they all must work for Gentle Air.

Just a bit of buyer-beware from a bored shopper.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't help my wife, waste of money, September 30, 2009

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Rodrigo Didario (Sao Paulo, Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gentle Air MB2002T Maternity Air Bed (Health and Beauty)

I would like to post good comments about this products, but since i receive the box my problems started, the product seems to be refurbished, then when my wife tried to use she felt her belly stretching, a strange and bad sensation! She also complained about the size of hole in the air bed, too big! She is pregnant of 36 weeks, and now, neither for guest we can use the air bed, because the cushion that goes inside of hole, which was supposed to be inflated, don't keep more than 10 second, so we just bought an air bed with a hole inside!!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars When it functions like it should, it is pretty good, September 20, 2009

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James S (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gentle Air MB2002T Maternity Air Bed (Health and Beauty)

My wife used this bed for her third trimester. She did find relief from her severe hip and groin pain, but the manufacturing of the bed is horrible. We had an impossible time with the adapter fitting into the valves on the bed to inflate and deflate. They did not make the holes to fit. Secondly, even when the internal valves are locked into position, the bed still deflates slowly. Normally a touch up would be no big deal, but when you can not fit the adapter into the inflation holes, it makes it very difficult.

My suggestions:
Make sure you can return it if you get a defective bed with improperly fitting holes/adapter. (We could not)
Do not inflate the bed entirely. My wife kept it around 75 percent full and it took the pressure off of her hips. She also put her hip in the hole instead of her tummy, then used a regular pillow under the belly for support. She tried to stomach sleep...NOT GOOD AT ALL.
Be prepared to roll off of the bed to the floor to get up...otherwise you may not get up.