Have you noticed that the baby's head is tilted to one shoulder and turned away from him to the other side? It torticollis. It can be congenital or occur as a result of birth trauma. How to treat?
Headbaby It tilted to one shoulder and turned away from him to the other side? So should immediately consult a podiatrist! It torticollis: congenital or the result of birth trauma.
When seen her? 2-3 weeks after birth.
How dangerous? It distorts facial features and shape of the skull.
How to get rid of without operation torticollis 5 proven method / istockphoto.com
What to do? Orthopedic stacking - treatment position for half an hour 2-3 times a day at bedtime. Probably, your podiatrist will appoint crumbs massage, in addition - electrophoresis.
- Arrange the baby on the back with the folded 4 times a diaper under the back of his head.
- To head is positioned on the same axis with the body ...
- place under it a rubber ring from the pharmacy or "donut" of the diaper rolled up into a tube;
- place on either side of the armpits to the knees 2 rolled into a "sausage" flannel blanket.
If the child changes position, return it to the correct position.
He is trying to vomit? Turn his head. If he frequently spits up, styling can not be done!
• Put a cot so that the light fell from the side, where the baby is hard to turn your head. Hang up on this side of a bright toy.
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