The ABC’s of Plagiocephaly (Infant Flat Head Syndrome) Here is an all-too-common scenario we hear from new parents we hear all the time. The couple finds out they are pregnant with their first baby. They set up the beautiful nursery, go to all the doctor’s appointments and read everything they can about bringing home a …
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All Things Sensory Jennifer was able to join The Sensory Project on their podcast to discuss plagiocephaly, torticollis and infant development. Take a look at what they said below and give the podcast a listen! Awesome info! “Today we have an incredible conversation with Jennifer Barnard, an Occupational Therapist who is dedicated to the prevention …
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Causes of Torticollis! The most common cause of torticollis is in-utero crowding/constraint. This is especially true with multiples! The neck muscles tighten when there is no room to move the head/neck around. Sometimes this can even cause a traumatic birth which can exacerbate the neck involvement. The use of containers such as swings, bouncy seats …
How long will my baby need therapy for torticollis? This is a question we get asked all the time. Unfortunately, there is no clear cut answer because there are soooo many variables including: age of referral, severity, parental commitment/compliance, therapist experience and day to day routines. We can tell you what the research says but …
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The short answer is yes and it, along with all other containers, should be used sparingly. Although it is not a true “incline”, it does restrict a baby’s movement and this is something that we are desperately trying to avoid! We have also found that if a baby has torticollis, this device makes it very …
Torticollis can cause many problems for babies including difficulty nursing and sleeping, which can be extremely disruptive. Unfortunately, the pressure of having a newborn can already be overwhelming, so parents sometimes don’t realize the importance of working with their baby to help improve this problem. Once they begin therapy for torticollis, they’re often amazed at the …
Why do you need to contact Baby Begin? 10. Baby Begin is the only therapy group with proven results in treating plagiocephaly without a helmet. 9. The Baby Begin therapists are trained specifically for treating torticollis and plagiocephaly. This is all that we do. 8. Our patients/families love us. Our outcomes speak for themselves. …
After the discovery in the early 90s that sleeping babies on their backs can prevent SIDS, we’ve seen a rise in torticollis and plagiocephalyin infants. But just because your baby sleeps that way doesn’t mean that he or she is destined for a flat head or a stiff neck. Taking a hands-on approach to parenting by holding your …
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For babies who develop torticollis, early intervention is often the key to resolving the issue. While torticollis causes can vary, this condition is frequently the result of cramped conditions in the womb. This is called “in-uterine constraint” and can cause babies to be born with a tight neck (torticollis). Sometimes we even see that the baby …
Unless you’ve dealt with it in your family, you may have never heard of torticollis. But, if your baby is experiencing torticollis, you are probably concerned and even a little frightened. Don’t worry! Infant torticollis is more common than you think, and early treatment is extremely effective. The important thing is to have an expert see …
