Torticollis, or 'twisted neck,' can impact a baby's head shape by causing positional plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) due to limited neck movement and uneven pressure on the skull. Babies with torticollis often develop head flattening, facial asymmetry, and restricted mobility, reinforcing a cycle of muscle tightness and skull changes. Learn how this phenomenon works.

Is your child frequently tripping, toe-walking, or struggling with balance? These could be signs that they need a lower extremity orthotic, such as an AFO or SMO, to support their mobility. Custom pediatric orthotics help improve alignment, stability, and confidence, allowing kids to move more comfortably and reach their developmental milestones. Learn the top five signs your child may benefit from orthotic support and how early intervention can make all the difference.

Is your child struggling with balance, toe-walking, or developmental delays? Pediatric orthotics like AFOs and SMOs provide essential support for proper foot alignment, stability, and muscle development—helping kids reach movement milestones with confidence. Learn how custom orthotics can improve mobility and long-term independence. Schedule a free consultation today to take the next step toward better movement!

Why might one baby develop a flat spot but not another? Although not definitive, there are some known risk factors associated with cranial deformities.

We are proud to offer a variety of options for helmet brands and styles for correcting plagiocephaly and other cranial deformities at Baby Bear. There is no “wrong” choice; we allow families to decide which helmet they feel would work best with their child and their goals. From plastic to 3D, we cover all needs and preferences.

The decision to utilize a helmet is a tough one! While we are here to empower, educate, and support you throughout the journey, we love to ask those who’ve been there - the parents and caregivers - all about their experience with a helmet. Here are a few things they have said about their helmet journey.

It’s probably the most common question we get: “How long do you think my baby will need to wear the helmet?” And - like the answer is to most things - it depends. We can usually offer an educated ballpark estimate but it really does depend on a few important factors: age of the baby, the severity of the flatness, the type of head shape, and the goals of the parents.

Continuing our series, It Takes a Village, we are honored to highlight the value of lactation support. We asked Abby McLaughlin, owner of Mal’s Milky Way, to offer her insight on oral ties and how they could impact a parent’s feeding journey. Here at Baby Bear, we see a high amount of patients who have both torticollis and oral ties, so we appreciate her approach to this sometimes-confusing topic!

Cranial remolding helmets can appear intimidating to parents - especially in the first few weeks of wear. After supporting hundreds of families through their helmet journey, we are here to assure you that it’s not as challenging as one might think; and we are confident that parents would agree. Here are a few things we think you should know about in the early weeks of helmet treatment.

Did you know that you can bring your newborn to the chiropractor? Chiropractors trained in pediatric care use gentle techniques to adjust misalignments in the body caused by birth, muscle tension, and/or torticollis to restore the normal alignment and range of motion of the spine and or other joints.

Most people understand how the position that a baby sleeps in can influence flat spots… but not as many recognize the impact that “containers” (ie., car seats, swings, bouncers, etc.) can have on head shape. If you’re concerned about your baby’s head shape, this article can help you make little changes throughout your day to prevent a flat spot from getting worse.

Postpartum anxiety is a common but often misunderstood condition that can affect new mothers, sometimes even more than postpartum depression. In this article, we'll delve into what postpartum anxiety is, why it occurs, and most importantly, offer 10 strategies of self-care that can be a beacon of comfort during this challenging journey.

Tummy time is a super important part of a baby’s routine - not only for strengthening and progressing developmental milestones but also for preventing the development or worsening of flat spots like plagiocephaly and brachycephaly. Here are our favorite tips for making tummy time enjoyable for everyone involved.

Flat spots can seem intimidating, however, the physics of how they develop and resolve is relatively simple. This article will share the ins and outs of how flat spots form and what can be done to help correct them from birth to toddlerhood.

Your baby is creating billions of neural connections in their brain every single day. In fact, from birth to 3 years old, your child’s brain will have grown to 80% of its adult size. By age five, that number jumps to 90%. Wow…that is a lot of growth! So what can you do to ensure that your child is creating higher quality and quantity of neural connections? The answer is simple….PLAY with them!

Head shape lingo can be tricky… plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, scaphocephaly. This article breaks the types and language down with graphics and real images of patients from our clinic.

We are honored to invite sleep coach and expert, Susan Frazier, to share her wisdom about sleep regressions: what are they, what is happening in our baby’s little brain, and how do we survive them? Susan is a wealth of knowledge about one of the most important aspects of a healthy and happy home: sleep!

If you are worried about your baby’s head shape, start here! This article will walk you through how to take excellent photos to assess for flat spots and monitor them over time. We teach you how to look for cranial asymmetries with the use of your phone.

We took some time to have Heather Switz, PT, owner of Switz Pediatric PT, help us understand why Gross Motor Milestones are such an essential part of development. This has been a hot topic in pediatric healthcare as the CDC has recently removed crawling from their guidelines.

We discuss four factors that increase the risk of a baby developing a cranial deformity such as flat head syndrome, plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, or scaphocephaly that could lead to the need of a cranial helmet.