Chiropractic Care for Children

Many people are surprised when they hear of chiropractic for babies. "Babies have back pain?" they ask, incredulously. However, chiropractic isn't just about back pain (learn more about chiropractic). It's very important to have your little one's spine checked for nerve interference, caused by vertebral subluxations. This nerve interference can cause many problems -- ones that may not show up for several years.

Subluxations do not necessarily cause symptoms in a young child, but if your baby suffers from colic, constipation, or has had a traumatic birth, they should definitely be seen by a chiropractor. Chiropractic checkups are easy, painless, and very affordable.

Your baby will sleep tight (and sleep comfortably) with this super-soft, ultra-snuggly baby blanket. Whether you're swaddling a newborn or giving your toddler an extra layer in the car, this blanket has you covered.

* 32 x 37 (with 1/2 trim)
* 6.1oz 100% combed ringspun cotton
* Solid color on one side, polka dots on reverse side
* Super soft
* Available in pink or blue

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Cute stickers for your pediatric chiropractic patients, available in 2 sizes, $5.95 per sheet, with bulk discounts! Browse our selection of awesome images or upload your own. Small stickers are the perfect size to stick on a note, and make easy gifts for kids to collect and trade.

• 1.5" in diameter.


• 20 small stickers per sheet.


• High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing.


• Scratch-resistant front, easy peel-and-stick back.


• No minimum order.

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We carry a wide variety of children's chiropractic apparel, ranging from infant onesies to youth sweatshirts and hoodies, with both children's designs and our standard chiropractic designs. Available exclusively in our CafePress shop!

It's been said that kids are carrying far too many books in their backpacks, and that they're wearing them improperly as well.

Richard Pistolese, DC of Future Perfect Inc., makes the following recommendations when choosing a backpack:

• Look for backpacks with wide, padded shoulder straps. Narrow straps dig painfully into shoulders and can hinder circulation, causing numbness or tingling in the arms, which over time may cause weakness in the hands. Padded shoulder straps help absorb the load.


• Look for backpacks with "S" shaped shoulder straps, which will ergonomically contour to your child's body.


• Consider the weight of the backpack when empty. For example, a canvas backpack will be lighter weight than leather.


• Look for backpacks with a waist or chest strap. This will help keep the load close to the body and help maintain proper balance.


• Look for backpacks with a backpack with a built in back support.


• Look for backpacks with a lumbar pillow.


• Make sure the backpack is not too heavy. Students of all ages seem to be carrying heavier loads. Even when worn properly with both straps, leaning forward to compensate for this extra weight can affect the natural curve in the lumbar, or lower back region. Extra weight may cause a rounding of the shoulders and an increased curve in the thoracic, or upper back region. As a result, the student may experience back, shoulder and neck pain. A good rule to follow is to carry no more than 10-15% of one's body weight.


• Consider purchasing a backpack with wheels.

Airpacks® are endorsed by COCSA

AirPacks Ergonomic Backpacks
Stop backpack injury, patented design shifts load to lower body. Physicians recommend that students carry no more than 15% of their body weight on their shoulders and backs, yet studies show younger students are lugging as much as 40% each day. Airpacks come in 3 sizes (Small #3300 - $49.95, Medium #4300 - $54.95 and Large #4500 - $59.95) in an assortment of colors. Ergonomic design features include: patented lumbar air cushion and wider, foam cushioned straps, adjustable both top and bottom with slide strapping that adjust side-to-side to help maintain correct ergonomic support. Additional features include: padded haul handle, a large interior compartment(s) for heavier books and other necessities, a large front pocket with organizer for notebooks, pens and pencils (even a handy key keeper, CD player pocket and headphone port), a front zipper pocket, two side bottle pockets and a detachable cell phone/mp3 holder. Medium and Large have built in padded laptop compartments.