PARENT'S TOOLBOX
Welcome to the Children's Airway First Foundation's Parent's Toolbox. We created the Parent's Toolbox to make it easy to find the information you need to help your child along their airway and sleep health journey.
All resources and information listed within the Toolbox has been vetted by CAFF, our Advisory Board, or our partners. Looking for something on a category we don't have listed? Contact our Parent Liaison and let her know!
APPLIANCES & EQUIPMENT
TOOTHPILLOW
The Toothpillow System is a preventative, pre-orthodontic method that corrects and supports proper jaw development, promoting nasal breathing. Visit Toothpillow.com
MYO MUNCHEE
Optimal chewing assists with nasal breathing and proper tongue posture. Ten minutes of chewing per day can help to keep the lips, face, and jaw functioning optimally. Visit Myo Munchee
FROGGYMOUTH
Froggymouth provides long-lasting correction to tongue posture and restores nasal breathing by totally inhibiting the suck and swallow sequence. Ask your clinician to order. Visit Froggymouth
FLUXY
Myofunctional and lactation specialists recommend for babies with oral dysfunction and restrictions. These types of toys and tools help move past the reflexive stage of sucking. Visit Amazon
THE MYOBRACE SYSTEM®
The Myobrace® corrects poor oral habits, develops and aligns the jaw, optimizes facial development, and improves overall health. Contact your pediatric dentist for treatment. Visit Myobrace
ALF THERAPY
ALF Theraphy is an alternative to traditional orthodontics. It recognizes the mouth as part of a whole functional system. Contact your pediatric dentist for treatment. Visit ALF Orthodontics
VIO2 MOUTH TAPE
Mouth tape protects your mouth from harmful external factors that can impact microbiome imbalance, promotes nasal breathing, and enhances overall well being. Visit VIO2
GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS
THE AIRWAY HUDDLE
This group is for parents of children with airway dysfunction and sleep-related issues who are seeking support. Both parents and medical professionals are welcome. Join the Airway Huddle
TOOTHPILLOW SUPPORT
This group was created for parents to share tips, find support, and share stories, as well as parents who are wanting to learn more about the Toothpillow treatment. Join Toothpillow Parent Support
AIRWAY HEALTH SOLUTIONS
Airway Health Solutions provides virtual and on-demand training for providers. They also offer an outstanding, free video library and airway dentist search for parents. Visit Airway Health Solutions
AIRWAY CIRCLE
Airway Circle is for like-minded professionals to collaborate, learn, and share information on airway-related issues. They also offer a robust provider search for parents. Visit Airway Circle
WELL SPOKEN
Well Spoken works with your medical and dental specialist referral solving projects in the upper airway that impact breathing, sleep, eating, and speaking. Visit Well Spoken
fnd. FOR AIRWAY HEALTH
The Foundation for Airway Health focuses on education for providers and patients. They offer a provider search, airway resources, and success stories. Visit the Foundation for Airway Health
THE AIRWAY REVOLUTION
The Airway Revolution is on a mission to increase awareness of airway issues with children and adults. They have educational videos that parents may find useful. Visit The Airway Revolution
THE BREATHE INSTITUTE
The Breathe Institute provides training for providers and clinical support for patients. Their website is loaded with lots of breathing, sleep, and airway research. Visit the Breathe Institute
PODCASTS & BOOKS
THE OXYGEN ADVANTAGE
Listen to The Oxygen Advantage, the podcast from the Oxygen Advantage and Patrick McKeown
THE UNTETHERED PODCAST
Listen to The Untethered Podcast, the podcast from Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, CMT, COM®
THE BEAUTY OF BREATHING
Listen to The Beauty of Breathing, the podcast from Renata Nehme, RDH, BSDH, COM®