Newborn Neck Tilt: Signs, Causes & Gentle Treatments for Baby Torticollis | Quick Solutions Now!

Dr. Samantha discusses newborn neck tilt and the signs your newborn has Torticollis. Simple torticollis treatments for babies. Is your newborn favoring one side of their neck? It could be infant torticollis - a harmless but uncomfortable condition. This video covers the telltale signs of baby torticollis, common causes, and safe, gentle treatment options to straighten your little one's neck. Watch to learn stretches, positioning tips, and when to see a doctor. Help is here for your baby's comfort! SUBSCRIBE for more newborn care tips and hit 👍 if this helps!
Newborn torticollis is a condition where a baby favors or tilts their neck to one side. The key signs that a baby neck tilt may be infant torticollis include restricted neck mobility and the head being turned to the same side. While torticollis causes newborns discomfort, it is often easily treatable. Common causes range from the baby's positioning in the womb to muscle tightness or injury during birth. Treating infant torticollis typically involves gentle stretches, exercises, and positioning tips to encourage the baby to turn their head in the opposite direction. Torticollis exercises for babies like tummy time and neck stretches can help, as can torticollis stretches for infants done by a parent or pediatrician. With time and these simple torticollis treatments for babies, the infant's neck mobility and head positioning should improve.
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Dr. Samantha, PMHNP-BC, DNP