What is Torticollis?​

Babies with torticollis will act like most other babies except when it comes to activities that involve turning. A baby with torticollis might:

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• Tilt the head in one direction (this can be hard to notice in very young infants)

• Prefer looking at you over one shoulder instead of turning to follow you with his or her eyes

• If breastfed, have trouble breastfeeding on one side (or prefers one breast only)

• Work hard to turn toward you and get frustrated when unable turn his or her head completely

• Some babies with torticollis develop a flat head (positional plagiocephaly) on one or both sides from lying in one direction all the time. Some might develop a small neck lump or bump, which is similar to a "knot" in a tense muscle. Both of these conditions tend to go away as the torticollis gets better.

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If your baby does have torticollis, the doctor might teach you neck stretching exercises to practice at home and suggest seeing a Physical Therapist. Please contact us for more information about how we can help your baby.

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Information taken from:

• https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/torticollis.html