A few weeks ago, I was giving a lecture on developmental health, including typical infant movement development. A parent mentioned that her child was very delayed in rolling, but started walking around 11 months. Based on her baby, she felt that a movement development timeline was not relevant. I thought it was important to share the significance of motor milestones from a pediatric physical therapist’s perspective.
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…Infants with colic often assume positions with flexed hips, lateral trunk shifts, clinched fists, and extended arms. Some babies are unable to tolerate prone positions and are often placed in swings, bucket positions to promote head elevation for digestive needs. Unfortunately, these positioning techniques may contribute to the development of Torticollis.
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For such a strange medical term, this is one that is recognized pretty often in the parent/Mom/baby world. Here, I want to give you:
