Posts tagged plagiocephaly
Work It Mommy Podcast - Physical Developmental Milestones for Babies and Kids

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the Work It Mommy’s podcast. Here, I answer developmental questions regarding the importance of early intervention, torticollis/plagiocephaly prevention, motor milestone development, and access to your local pediatric physical therapist.

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Does my baby’s head look weird? An Intro to Infant Head Shape

At your first visit to the pediatrician, head shape and development are key parts of your newborn evaluation. If you are a parent, you may remember your pediatrician pressing on your newborn’s skull during your well visits. Most babies are born with the bones of the skull separated or unfused in what we professionally identify as sutures. This separation of skull bones is very advantageous for newborn development. It allows the baby to push through the birth canal and also allows room for brain growth after birth.

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5 Pediatric PT Tricks to Help Your Baby Get Unstuck: A New Parent’s Guide to Torticollis Prevention

We have seen a huge uptick in the prevalence of CMT (Congenital Muscular Torticollis) since the back to sleep campaign started in the 90’s. While I do want to emphasize that back is best for safe sleeping and SIDS prevention, I want to continue to educate parents on how to improve infant movement and development during awake times.

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Helmet Therapy - You've Got Questions, We Have Answers

As a pediatric physical therapist with over 13 years experience, I know that the thought of a helmet for a baby can be daunting for parents. In my personal experience, the more knowledge you have as a parent, the more empowered you are to make an informed decision about your child. Let’s take away the stigma behind helmet therapy by sharing what we know.

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