Re: Repositioning suggestion (UK)/

[Guest guest]

...using gel wrist supports is a BRILLIANT idea for

repo'ing!!!!!! I like the fact that you can use them in the crib

because they are heavy and won't move around or unroll like a towel

or receiving blanket. I wish I had thought of this when I was

repo'ing my . Such a great idea!!!!!!

Becky ('s mom) in Pgh, PA

> > > Just thought I share a repositioning tip. An idea my

> > husnband had

> > when

> > > Dr Blecher suggested we try repositioning for 6-8

> > weeks before

> > > conisdering further treatment (our little boy is 4

> > weeks on the

> > > 30.08.04). We not only use rolled up blankets and

> > towels but also

> > > bought a few gel filled wrist supports from our

> > local computer store

> > > to keep Yannick's head from rolling onto his flat

> > spot. You can get

> > > them in various sizes and shapes, they are not too

> > expensive but (at

> > > least we think so) very effective. Due to their

> > design and intended

> > > purpose they " stick " very well to surfaces and

> > therefore don't slip

> > > away or move away (our towels always tend to unfold

> > and unwrap under

> > > Yannick's head /shoulder) but are also very soft due

> > to the gel

> > > inside. We purchased two different types, one for

> > use in his car

> > seat

> > > and a second slightly larger one for use at home.

> > Just thought I

> > share

> > > this one if anybody out there wants to give it a

> > try.

> > > Also just a quick note to say thank you to everybody

> > who has e-

> > mailed

> > > me recently with hints and tips and encouragement. I

> > am very please

> > I

> > > found this group !

> > >

> > > & Yannick from Plymouth / Devon

> >

> >

> >

> > For more plagio info, go to

> > www.plagiocephaly.org/support

> >