Torticollis is difficult to treat. Plain and simple. Many therapists will tell you this, and many of us struggle with similar questions. How often should we treat it? What is considered “normal” progress? How does treatment change as the baby gets older? When is it necessary to recommend another therapist? When do we discharge the …
Do we need a helmet? Is the head bad enough? At Baby Begin, we get these questions all the time, and there isn’t always an easy answer. Here are a few things to think about that will hopefully lead you in the right direction to treat your baby’s flat head. First, remember that this is …
Here at Baby Begin, we are firm believers that, for the most part, babies should not cry during therapy that treats torticollis. We do not hold the belief that they should just suffer through it just to get the stretch no matter what. Not only is it miserable for everyone, it is actually counterproductive. The …
By the time a baby is 2 months old, they will have been on their back an average of 700 hours! It seems impossible, but after adding it all up, it most certainly true. This can be one of the causes of plagiocephaly. Let’s break down this statistic. Think about it. A two month old …
You may remember our past blog article where we talked to all of you about all those containers that we are all putting our babies in and how they can cause Flat Head Syndrome. So you may be wondering if you can’t put your baby in a swing/bouncy/nap nanny/etc., where should you put them? On the floor! …
Swaddling is an age-old practice we use with our infants that certainly has a lot of benefits, such as its soothing effect on excessive crying and how it encourages sleep in those early months. With these side effects, moms everywhere definitely don’t want to give it up. But here at Baby Begin, we are always …
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The experts at Baby Begin know a lot about tummy time and how it can be beneficial to physical development. We know you have a lot of questions about how it works, so we’ve come up with some FAQs from past Baby Begin mommies to help you out. 1. When should I start tummy time? …
There has been a lot of discussion about the benefits of infant massage. Here’s a summary of how it works to hopefully encourage you to seek out this wonderful opportunity for you and your baby. Your baby’s world is built around sensory experiences. She feels the warmth of your body and the softness of her …
“What has happened to my baby’s head?” exclaims Becky, mother of 2 month old Sarah. “I looked at it one day and all of a sudden it is flat!” Have you or someone you know said this? Most likely the baby has “plagiocephaly”, or flat head syndrome. Unfortunately, it is very common with our little …
It seems many people have heard of torticollis because of a niece or cousin that developed the condition. However, it’s causes and symptoms are not always clear. Let’s answer the question – what is torticollis, or “tight neck”? Torticollis is a rather common occurrence. 85% of the babies treated with head bands were identified as having …
