Pediatric arm immobilizers are commonly used when it’s necessary to keep a child from bending their elbow and reaching the face or surgical site. They are frequently recommended: After cleft lip or cleft palate repair To protect sutures, bandages, and eye patches To prevent pulling IV or NG tubes To protect burned or injured skin To prevent self-injury or excessive scratching During certain therapy or post-operative protocols By limiting elbow flexion, the device protects delicate healing areas while still allowing shoulder and hand movement.