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Positioning techniques

Proper positioning can make a huge difference to your child: less fear, less anxiety AND it can also make a huge difference to the person providing the care (you!) with less stress, more safety and a higher chance that the care can be provided effectively.

In the “olden days” we used to put children on their backs for all kinds of care (yes, sometimes even tying them down with scarves or similar bindings…). We know now that this can make children feel vulnerable or even traumatized, especially when treatments are given often.

Nowadays, the research shows that positioning for comfort is the best approach. Ask your health care team which positions they recommend for your child. It will be important to consider whether you have another person available to you at home to help with positioning when you are providing the care.

Most importantly, when a child is comfortable, he will feel secure. Below, we have summarized the main types of positioning, with a brief list of advantages and recommended use.

Positions (examples)

Lying down

 

Swaddling (wrapping up in a blanket)
Option to leave one limb outside of swaddling in order to provide care
Lying down Frog-leg position
 

Benefits:

Recommended for:


Sitting

 

Back-to-chest “Joey” (like a kangaroo!) Chest to chest “Bearhug” Sitting sideways on lap
 

Benefits:

Recommended for:


To promote autonomy

 

Lying down Sitting Standing up
 

Benefits:

Recommended for:


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