Cradle Cushion for OptiLife CPAP Mask

Just what I expected and needed! Thanks for the quick delivery too!

This product does exactly as it is described and product quality is always excellent.

Not large enough.

I really wanted this to work. As I have stated, nasal pillows have gotten where they irritate me after 6 years of use. They also feel like they restrict my air flow. I run 14 lb water pressure. The Optilife Cradle fits perfectly on a standard Optilife mask and I had good airflow. I had no discomfort. Unfortunately, they did not conform to my nose shape thus I had serious leaks. In the end, I had to retire my OptiLife and go with another design.

Very comfortable

I believe the cradle cushion could be more comfortable than the pillow cushion if it fits your nose. I cannot, however, get it to stop leaking air. I adjusted the straps every way possible until it was so tight that it made my nose sore after a little while. I first bought a large since that is the size of the pillows I have used for several years. Air blew out everywhere. I then ordered a medium which worked better, but still had unstopable leaks. I gave up and went back to the pillows, which work very well.

Ode to a cradle cushion: Oh, cradle cushion, thy silicone art fair wondrous to benose. Thine sister, the nasal pillow, didst fail me. She, even in her largeness, did not grant me sufficient breath. I longed for you. I tried your L. It was TOO L! Finally I settled into your sweet LN arms and the deal was sealed (as was my nose-to-mask so that it did not leak!) You are the very lap of luxury, my sweet, sweet cradle of nasal repose. I shall breathe of your fullness every night, and wash you gently, oh so gently, according to your included instructions.

was worried at first that the air would easily escape in comparison to the old style of cushion but i am happily surprised! It's a little less invasive and just as comfortable.

I was disapointed again by this product, it is the second time I have ordered it and still not gotten the right fit. I thought my old one was a small, but first order it suggested that I order the next size up so I got a medium. It was way too big. This time I ordered a small and it also does not fit. I feel it constricts my air flow a abit. I have been having a recurrence of apnea symptoms so am anxious to get a mask apparatus that does the trick. I need to go back to my respiratory therapist for guidance.

I got my cradle cushion right away and was my first time to use one. I am very happy with it as it seems easer to use for me than pillow nose plugs. I sleep most all night now with no air loss with cradle. I will buy another when neded.

I have to have an under the nose cushion and this is the only one I've found so far. It works OK but the headgear is not designed properly. It comes off too easily and is non adjustable. The headgear needs a strap that will go around the head further down in the back to stay on. The cushion itself is comfortable once you get used to it.

When cradle cushions were first introduced they were much stiffer and made of thicker material. Now they're thinner and more bendable which causes leaks much easier. This also leads to a faster breakdown and replacement needed. I prefer the thicker version which I found to be more comfortable.