Re: Repositioning suggestion (UK)

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Hi ,

Thank you very much for sharing these pictures. I'm sure that this

might make a really big difference for the carseat issue. I know

that I used to roll up the receiving blankets, and they would all

just always end up in a big mess.

This was a great idea.

Sandy Willow's Mom

> > 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

>