Chiropractic and your little ones

Our Chiropractic care for your baby

Every baby is different, but the following signs may indicate your baby could benefit from seeing a paediatric chiropractor in Perth:

  • Dislikes tummy time

  • Turning their head to one side only

  • Breastfeeding difficulties

  • A preference for one breast

  • Rolls to one side only

  • Feels stiff or uncomfortable during nappy changes

  • Difficulty getting arms into sleeves

  • Crying when legs are lifted to change a nappy

  • Tummy discomfort, wind or gas

  • Unsettled in the car seat

  • Poor sleeping

  • Flat head (Plagiocephaly)

  • Bum shuffling or commando crawling

  • Reflux symptoms

  • Pre or post oral tie revision support (tongue, upper or lower lip and cheeks)

If you’re unsure, our experienced baby chiropractor in Perth is happy to assess your baby and guide you.

How will a Chiropractor treat my baby?

Dr Karli provides gentle, safe, and non-invasive bodywork tailored specifically for newborns and infants.

Each treatment is carefully customised to suit your childs individual needs, always prioritising comfort and wellbeing.

Why would my baby need to see a Chiropractor?

Chiropractic care is a natural way to support your baby’s comfort and development.

Birth can be physically demanding for babies and may contribute to tension in your baby’s body, ie assisted delivery (e.g. vacuum or forceps), a long or difficult labour or baby’s position in the womb. This tension can affect the spine and nervous system, sometimes presenting as feeding difficulties, unsettled behaviour, or movement preferences.

Gentle chiropractic care aims to support your baby’s natural ability to relax, move, and develop with greater ease.

Explore our blog articles below to learn more about how chiropractic care for babies can help with feeding, sleep, and development.

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Bodywork & Oral Ties (TOT’s)
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Bodywork & Oral Ties (TOT’s)

Chiropractic bodywork & oral ties (TOT’s). Our paediatric focused chiropractors are helping babies and families in Perth, Edgewater and Stirling deal with oral ties by providing body work, cranial sacral therapy and oral releases.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Our Chiropractors use a very gentle finger pressure specifically designed for newborns and infants, we also offer stretching techniques, ligament work and oral muscle work. At our Perth Form Chiropractic clinic, your baby’s comfort and safety is our top priority.

  • A baby chiropractor gently assesses your baby’s spine, nervous system, oral function and movement patterns. Care focuses on relieving tension and improving comfort, which may help with feeding, movement, sleep, and overall wellbeing.

  • You may consider seeing a baby chiropractor in Perth if your baby has feeding difficulties, prefers turning their head one way, struggles with sleep, or seems unsettled or uncomfortable.

  • Chiropractic care may help improve comfort and mobility, which can support better positioning and latch during breastfeeding. Many Perth families seek care for this reason.

  • Some babies with reflux or colic may have underlying tension or discomfort. Gentle chiropractic care aims to support the nervous system and reduce physical stress, which may help babies feel more settled.

  • No referral is needed. You can book directly with our clinic online, via email or call us 0497358214

  • This depends on your baby’s individual needs. After the initial assessment, Dr Karli will provide a personalised care plan and recommendations.