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  5. 4 Easy Steps for Dealing with Your Infant’s Torticollis

4 Easy Steps for Dealing with Your Infant’s Torticollis

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How do you deal with torticollis in your infant? As scary as it sounds, this condition responds pretty well to physical therapy. Read on to learn more about torticollis and how to cope.

If you’re concerned your baby has torticollis or it has already been diagnosed, here are some things to keep in mind as you work toward treatment.

 

Tell me if this sounds familiar: you are careful to alternate ends of the crib, having read the research that babies naturally turn their heads to look at their parents. Soon, though, you realize that your baby is not turning her head to look at you when her head is at one end. When you do tummy time, she has a hard time lifting her head, and when she does, her head is cocked to one side. As she starts sitting, you notice that she has a difficult time holding her head straight.

Coping with Torticollis in Your Infant

If any of this sounds familiar, I encourage you to talk with your pediatrician. It is possible that your baby has torticollis, literally “twisted neck” in Latin. If you’re concerned your baby has torticollis or it has already been diagnosed, here are some things to keep in mind as you work toward treatment.

  1. Congenital versus acquired. Most torticollis is congenital (present from birth) but parents don’t realize there is a problem until their baby starts gaining a bit of head control. Acquired torticollis may develop later in infancy or childhood and is less common.
  2. Torticollis is usually caused by weak muscles. Fortunately, muscles can often be easily strengthened by a regimen of physical therapy. Talk with your pediatrician about early intervention services in your state, as you may have access to physical therapy done in your home versus going to a clinic.
  3. You can do mild stretches with your infant. Don’t perform any stretches without first discussing with your pediatrician, but if you’re given the go-ahead, you can work to relax and stretch the neck muscles yourself. Put one hand on your baby’s shoulder and the other on the side of his head. Gently tip the head away from the shoulder (bringing the opposite ear to the shoulder) while singing or making silly noises. Stretch both sides, not just the one with torticollis. Back at rest, put one hand on the shoulder and the other on the chin. Gently ease the chin over so your baby is looking over his shoulder. Switch sides. Perform several reps on each side, several times a day.
  4. Keep up with tummy time. Put an interesting toy (music or noise is always good) just out of your little one’s line of vision on one side to encourage your baby to look that way. Switch sides after a couple of reps. It will be hard for her at first, so keep at it.

With focused effort, your baby’s torticollis will likely resolve before you know it. Stay positive and cherish the extra bonding time you get with your baby. You both will get through this just fine!

Have you ever dealt with torticollis in your infant? What did your doctor recommend? Share your experiences below!

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About Kate Curran

Kate Curran is a native Midwesterner and lives outside of Chicago. She is the proud mama of two feisty, funny, and kind kiddos who give her constant inspiration (and lots of hugs), not to mention two 4-legged kids. In between working in a corporate job and spending time with her family, Kate loves to write. Her favorite topics include the things she experiences every day – parenting both kids and dogs, saving money, and loving life!

Comments

  1. Tiffany MrsTee Haywood says

    I have 6 Kiddies and had no clue what Torticllois was. Thanks so much for this very informative post!

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  2. Travel Blogger says

    I have actually never heard of this, but it is good to know. I am getting ready to have my second baby, and I can’t believe I am still learning new things! Great tips.

    Reply
  3. nidhi says

    such an amazing tips! I wish I came to know all about these at the time of my son.

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