Frequently, we are asked about what sitting devices we recommend for babies. A very common one that parents seem to really love is the Bumbo Seat. Although this is an option and some babies do very well in them, it isn’t one of my favorites. It can help with head/neck control and offer a convenient …
By now, many of you know that here at Baby Begin we are experts at treating plagiocephaly and torticollis without a baby helmet. Instead, we come to your home and teach you how you and your baby can prevent or correct Flat Head Syndrome. But we offer even more, and we’re excited to share it …
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 …
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! …
“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 …
Oh, the containers. The wonderful “things” in which we put our babies. The choices are limitless. Go to any local baby store, and it can be a bit overwhelming. Forty-nine types of swings. Sixty-four different bouncer seats. Car seat carriers that snap right into the stroller? Wow – what a perfect set up! Bumbo seats. …
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