· Infants, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Torticollis is a condition most commonly diagnosed in infancy in which the baby’s head is consistently tilted or turned to one direction. It is often present beginning at birth, but is typically noticed at 1-2 months of age as the baby’s head control improves. The most common cause is tightness in the neck muscles due
· Infants, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Helmet Heads! Shaping Baby Inside and Out Putting your baby in a helmet is a difficult decision for parents to make, but more often parents are choosing to put one on their baby. Are helmets necessary and why are so many babies wearing them? An explanation of why, when and how little melons are getting
· Sleep & Routines, Infants
It’s getting chilly out there! Are you wondering how to keep your baby warm and safe while sleeping? Here is a quick guide on how to keep your baby safe while sleeping in warm and cold weather! 4 simple steps 1. Place your baby on their BACK during naps and at night. 2. Use a
· Infants, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Why Tummy Time is Important Tummy time is important for your baby’s development. Here are the top 7 reasons why you should be incorporating tummy time into your baby’s routine. 1. Strength Spending time on her belly is important because it strengthens the neck, back, shoulders, hips, arms, and hands. It will help to increase the
· Infants, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
What is Plagiocephaly (pronounced play-jee-oh-sef-uh-lee)? Sometimes infants are born with or develop plagiocephaly or brachycephaly, a flat spot on the back or backside of their heads that is noticeable and may raise questions or be a cause of concern. Understandably, you may ask: Will my baby’s head shape stay like this? Is there anything I
· Infants, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
That glorious moment when your baby is mobile, crawling around your house at hyper-speed is both joyous and terrifying. Time to baby-proof your house! Do babies really need to crawl? Crawling is essential for your baby’s development. The coordination and strength that are attained while your baby is exploring the world through crawling is irreplaceable,
