Re: Repositioning Strategy In An Older Child

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'm looking forward to your appt. update! Let us know if you proceed

with the RHS helmet. I didn't even know about the RHS helmet back in

2002 when my daughter had plagio/brachy (we are in Kentucky.) All we

knew about then were two local helmets, neither of which were FDA

approved.

It's so true that not everyone's situation will lend itself to being

able to repo aggressively. Not being able to repo successfully at

night has potential to undermine all the hard work done during the

daytime. The AAP no longer endorses side sleeping at all in their

latest update regarding SIDS prevention, which leaves repo'ers little

flexability with nighttime repo unfortunately. I do know of a few

moms who tried sewing a bag of rice, rolled up tiny cloth, wedge, etc.

to the back of one side of the pjs to help tip the baby up a bit on

one side to encourage turning their head off of the flat area. A

grandma came up with a good looking repo set comprised of a

vest/velcro/pillow combo, too. There are pictures of these homemade

repo tools in the Files/Repo Headquarters/Repo Photos/Nighttime repo

folder. Sydney sounds super comfy when you describe her sleeping

position, though. You might mention your inability to get her to turn

her head at night to the neuro to illustrate that repo results might

be difficult to yield, and a band option holds more opportunity in her

case.

Take care,

Christie (Mom to Repo'd Remy)

> >

> > Hello everyone,

> >

> > I am wondering if 5-6 months is too old to do any good with

> repositioning? At a minimum, I'm trying to prevent any further

> flattening and am changing Sydney's position in her crib, using a

> noggin nest and front carrier, trying to minimize any time in her car

> seat, etc. Still, I'm cringing every time I put her down for a nap or

> to sleep, due to the time on her head. Has anyone had any experience

> trying these techniques at this late of an age? Any other helpful

> hints would be appreciated.

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> >

> > Sydney (5 months, awaiting diagnosis)

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> >

> > Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments.

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

> For more plagio info

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'm looking forward to your appt. update! Let us know if you proceed

with the RHS helmet. I didn't even know about the RHS helmet back in

2002 when my daughter had plagio/brachy (we are in Kentucky.) All we

knew about then were two local helmets, neither of which were FDA

approved.

It's so true that not everyone's situation will lend itself to being

able to repo aggressively. Not being able to repo successfully at

night has potential to undermine all the hard work done during the

daytime. The AAP no longer endorses side sleeping at all in their

latest update regarding SIDS prevention, which leaves repo'ers little

flexability with nighttime repo unfortunately. I do know of a few

moms who tried sewing a bag of rice, rolled up tiny cloth, wedge, etc.

to the back of one side of the pjs to help tip the baby up a bit on

one side to encourage turning their head off of the flat area. A

grandma came up with a good looking repo set comprised of a

vest/velcro/pillow combo, too. There are pictures of these homemade

repo tools in the Files/Repo Headquarters/Repo Photos/Nighttime repo

folder. Sydney sounds super comfy when you describe her sleeping

position, though. You might mention your inability to get her to turn

her head at night to the neuro to illustrate that repo results might

be difficult to yield, and a band option holds more opportunity in her

case.

Take care,

Christie (Mom to Repo'd Remy)

> >

> > Hello everyone,

> >

> > I am wondering if 5-6 months is too old to do any good with

> repositioning? At a minimum, I'm trying to prevent any further

> flattening and am changing Sydney's position in her crib, using a

> noggin nest and front carrier, trying to minimize any time in her car

> seat, etc. Still, I'm cringing every time I put her down for a nap or

> to sleep, due to the time on her head. Has anyone had any experience

> trying these techniques at this late of an age? Any other helpful

> hints would be appreciated.

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> >

> > Sydney (5 months, awaiting diagnosis)

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> >

> > Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments.

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

> For more plagio info