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postural drainage for children: lower lobes (back)

for infants: lay your child on their stomach, on your lap. keep your child's head and upper body flat. to avoid reflux, do not place your child in a head-down position. hold your child steady with one hand. with the other hand, gently clap over the lower ribs. clap for 1 to 3 minutes. repeat on the other side of the back.

for toddlers and older: have your child lie on their stomach. gently clap over the lower ribs. clap for 3 to 5 minutes. repeat on the other side of the back.

current as of: november 13, 2022

author: healthwise staff
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