Children's Airway First Foundation

Children's Airway First Foundation The Children's Airway First Foundation (CAFF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on airway issues.

Identifying an airway disorder can be fairly easy if you understand the signs and symptoms. Ask yourself the following:

- Does your child sleep through the night?
- How many times does your child chew each bite or mouthful before swallowing?
- Does your child almost always have a stuffy nose?
- Does your child have a "worried" expression when swallowing?
- Does your child sleep with an open mouth

? These are just a few of the questions that can help you identify if your child might be dealing with a sleep-breathing or other airway disorder. https://www.childrensairwayfirst.org/childrens-airway-disorders


There is a silent epidemic weaving its way throughout the children of the world. Sleep issues, an inability to focus or concentrate, lack of energy, and even depression are all symptoms that can be traced back to childhood airway disorders. If caught and treated early enough, the pain and suffering a child experiences can be avoided. Without identification and treatment, a child suffering from an airway disorder will experience pain, exhaustion, mental issues, and even death. The Children's Airway First Foundation (CAFF) is on a mission to ensure that both parents and pediatric medical professionals become educated on the causes of childhood airway disorders, the signs and symptoms to look for, and what treatment options are available. Your donation allows us to continue our mission of education and prevention of pediatric airway disorders. We are a 501(c)(3) charity supported by donations, sponsorships, and volunteer effort. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law; IRS EIN 86-2254672. Contact us or subscribe to our newsletter:
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🗓️January 23rd is Maternal Health Awareness Day. It is a powerful reminder that a healthy pregnancy begins long before d...
01/23/2026

🗓️January 23rd is Maternal Health Awareness Day. It is a powerful reminder that a healthy pregnancy begins long before delivery— and that airway health and sleep play a critical role in the story of both mother and baby.

For 2026, Children’s Airway First Foundation (CAFF) is elevating this message by focusing on maternal airway screening and prenatal sleep health as essential levers for improving infant outcomes. ✨

📚Read the full blog post at www.childrensairwayfirst.org!

Celebrating Airway Health on National Winnie the Pooh Day🐝🎉Happy National Winnie the Pooh Day! Every January 18th, fans ...
01/19/2026

Celebrating Airway Health on National Winnie the Pooh Day🐝

🎉Happy National Winnie the Pooh Day! Every January 18th, fans young and old gather to celebrate the enduring bear of the Hundred Acre Wood. This year, Children’s Airway First Foundation (CAFF) invites you to join the fun— and look at airway health and fitness through a honey-sweet lens. 🍯🐝

📚Read the full blog post on our website at www.childrensairwayfirst.org

✨As 2025 draws to a close, we at the Children’s Airway First Foundation (CAFF) find ourselves filled with deep gratitude...
01/01/2026

✨As 2025 draws to a close, we at the Children’s Airway First Foundation (CAFF) find ourselves filled with deep gratitude and renewed determination. This past year has been one of incredible growth, powerful partnerships, and a shared sense of purpose that continues to drive our mission forward— to ensure no child suffers needlessly from an undiagnosed airway disorder.

Every conversation, conference, and campaign we’ve engaged in this year has reminded us that awareness truly saves lives. Yet, it also reminds us of how much work remains to be done. Too often, airway health challenges in children go unnoticed or misdiagnosed, their symptoms mistaken for behavioral or developmental issues. That’s why CAFF’s voice— and the collective voices of our partners, advocates, and healthcare allies— are more crucial than ever.

As we close out 2025, weeks of want to take a moment to reflect on our shared accomplishments and give you a glimpse of the exciting journey ahead in 2026. 💜🎉

📖Read the full blog post at www.childrensairwayfirst.org!

Happy holidays and a wonderful New Year from the Children’s Airway First Foundation! Wishing you and your families a sea...
12/24/2025

Happy holidays and a wonderful New Year from the Children’s Airway First Foundation! Wishing you and your families a season filled with hope, peace, and healthy breaths. ✨🎄💜

Broccoli vs brownies shouldn’t feel like a cage match. 🥦🍪A is for Awareness: Kids who learn how food fuels their bodies ...
12/23/2025

Broccoli vs brownies shouldn’t feel like a cage match. 🥦🍪

A is for Awareness: Kids who learn how food fuels their bodies (and helps them breathe better) are more likely to reach for crisp apples and crunchy carrots.

B is for Balance: Colorful plates, whole foods, and fewer ultra-processed snacks support calmer energy, better gut health, and healthier airways.

C is for Consistency: When kids see you choosing real foods, cooking together, and saving sweets for homemade treats, healthy habits start to stick.

Learn more about how to raise strong, healthy, and clear-breathing humans in our latest blog post at www.childrensairwayfirst.org. 📖💜✨

🌸Coming in 2026–“Bloom: Supercharging Airway Fitness— For All the Little Ones in Your Care” by Sharon Moore! This essen...
12/16/2025

🌸Coming in 2026–“Bloom: Supercharging Airway Fitness— For All the Little Ones in Your Care” by Sharon Moore!

This essential new guide dives into how we can help children grow, thrive, and truly bloom by supporting strong, healthy airways from the start. Packed with practical advice and science-backed insights, Bloom empowers parents, caregivers, educators, and health professionals to nurture kids’ airway health at every step of the way.

Because a healthy airway means a healthy, happy child. 💜

✨🌸Be on the lookout for this incredible new publication—coming soon to a bookstore near you! 🎉

⚖️Weight isn’t just a number—it’s a vital part of how we breathe, grow, and thrive. 🧠🫁✨Our latest blog post, “Why Weight...
12/16/2025

⚖️Weight isn’t just a number—it’s a vital part of how we breathe, grow, and thrive. 🧠🫁✨

Our latest blog post, “Why Weight? How Childhood and Adult Weight Shapes Our Airway Health”, dives into the ways nutrition and weight influence lifelong airway health—from infancy through adulthood.

Inspired by Dr. Sharon Goldfeld’s call to rethink childhood nutrition, we explore why understanding weight goes far beyond the scale.

✨Learn how small, early choices around holistic health can make a BIG difference for kids breathing and development.

📖 Read more at www.childrensairwayfirst.org

3️⃣ Three small changes can make a BIG difference in your child’s health and airway development. Try these simple, famil...
12/15/2025

3️⃣ Three small changes can make a BIG difference in your child’s health and airway development. Try these simple, family-friendly swaps at your next meal! ✨

Your family doesn’t have to overhaul everything at once— start with ONE of these ideas this week and build from there. Every small step towards real, nutrient-dense, chewable foods helps your child breathe, sleep, and grow better. 🎉✨

👉Save this post as a reminder.
👉Share with a friend who is working on healthier habits with their kids.
👉Visit www.childrensairwayfirst.org for blog posts on early childhood wellness and nutrition. 🍇🥦🍎🥒

🍼✨Those colorful baby food pouches may be convenient— but could they be shaping more than you think? As parents, we all ...
12/09/2025

🍼✨Those colorful baby food pouches may be convenient— but could they be shaping more than you think? As parents, we all love a mess-free meal on the go 🙌…but too many pouches might mean little ones missing out on one of childhood’s most important workouts: chewing! 🦷💪

Did you know that chewing helps guide jaw growth, strengthens airway structures, and even supports healthy speech development? When most meals are slurped from a spout, kids miss out on the muscle-building “reps” their faces need to grow and breathe strong. 😮‍💨👶

👉Learn how overusing pouches can impact jaw development, airway health, and lifelong eating habits.

Read the full blog: “Careful! Are You Raising a Pouch Potato?” at www.childrensairwayfirst.org 💜✨

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12/04/2025

Chewing isn’t just about eating— it’s a workout for your child’s jaw, face, and airway! 🥕🦷 Firm, nutritious foods make kids slow down, take bigger bites, and use their chewing muscles, which supports jaw growth, facial development, and healthy breathing patterns.

🎉Let’s celebrate those little jaws working hard on nutritious bites!

Show us your “little chewers” in action: share a video of your child enjoying a healthy, crunchy snack and tag us so we can cheer them on and share how chewing supports jaw growth, airway health, and lifelong habits. 🍎🥦🥕

✨Ready to join the fun?

1️⃣ Grab a nutritious, age-appropriate crunchy snack.

2️⃣ Film your little one chewing.

3️⃣ Tag us and use our campaign hashtag so we can feature your video and help other families learn why chewing matters. ✨

‼️Always supervise, serve age-appropriate textures, and keep your chewers upright while they chew.

Strong chews today help build strong airways for tomorrow. 💜🌏

One in five children today is affected by a hidden airway crisis—an epidemic that silently impacts brain development, be...
12/02/2025

One in five children today is affected by a hidden airway crisis—an epidemic that silently impacts brain development, behavior, and learning in hundreds of millions of children across the world. The consequences are profound and lasting.

Early detection of airway obstruction at birth can mean the difference between a thriving child and one who faces lifelong challenges. Without timely intervention, these children risk brain injury, neuromuscular disorders, and even death. This is not a distant problem. It is happening now to children everywhere.

At Children’s Airway First Foundation, we are dedicated to bringing this crisis out of the shadows. Your gift powers our work to educate parents, providers, and healthcare professionals— to help them recognize the early signs, take action, and protect the futures of children who otherwise may never get the chance to breathe or sleep as they should.

Together, we can help these children breathe freely, sleep deeply, and live fully. Give today, and help unlock the promise of every child’s tomorrow. 💜✨

Every act of giving ripples beyond what we can see—in shared stories, moments of learning, and acts of generosity. ✨This...
11/28/2025

Every act of giving ripples beyond what we can see—in shared stories, moments of learning, and acts of generosity. ✨

This Giving Tuesday, we celebrate the power of community: the parents who share their journeys, the clinicians who educate and advocate, and the supporters whose giving helps expand our impact. Together, we’re building an ecosystem of awareness—one that helps every child breathe freely and live fully. 🫁✨

Join us in shining a light on pediatric airway health. Explore our latest blog to learn how your support fuels change at every level. 💜

Read more: www.childrensairwayfirst.org

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