Is chiropractic care safe for babies?

Yes. Chiropractic care for babies uses very gentle, low-force techniques specifically designed for newborns and infants. Your baby’s comfort and safety are always the top priority.

What does a baby chiropractor do?

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

When should I take my baby to a chiropractor?

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

Can chiropractic care help with breastfeeding difficulties?

Chiropractic care may help improve comfort and mobility, which can support better positioning and latch during breastfeeding.

Can a chiropractor help with reflux or colic?

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.

Do I need a referral to see a baby chiropractor?

No referral is needed. You can book directly with our clinic.

How many sessions will my baby need?

This depends on your baby’s individual needs. After the initial assessment, a personalised care plan will be recommended.

Bodywork & Oral Ties (TOT’s)

2 June

Written By Karli Plowright

Snipping the tongue tie isn’t enough.

Is your little one having troubles latching on the boob, bottle or dummy? Having trouble with gas / reflux or constipation? Causing painful feeds for you? Hip and neck tightness? Not gaining weight? Clicking during feeds? You may have noticed or been told by a health care provider that they have a tie either under their tongue, under top or bottom lips or hidden in the upper or lower cheeks.

Chiropractic bodywork is a wonderful gentle way to help with oral ties and the effects on their little spines.

Most people think ‘fixing’ an oral tie is just about the mouth, as a Chiropractor we treat the whole body. This is because the tongue plays a huge role in swallowing, breathing, speaking and chewing and is associated with the neck, jaw, shoulder area, diaphragm (rib area) & lower limbs.

Rather than being referred straight for a TOTs release, our Chiropractor will assess and treat the neurological, structural and functional factors and patterns that are impacting your little one's feeding journey or body tension.

EXERCISES TO HELP

Some exercises we want parents to do if you are struggling to get your baby to latch right now are - tongue extension (pulling lower lip down), bottom & top gum massage & under tongue massage.
Our go to exercise & a great one to do if you are getting your babies TOT’s revised: guppy pose (As this relaxes the front chain / fascia, which is usually where we find TOTs kids tight).
Our go to exercise post revision (in addition to stretching): tongue lateralisation and tug of war.

We love to collaborate with our IBCLC friends, oral focused dentists or paediatric surgeons so get in contact if you are struggling with a potential or diagnosed TOT.

And we see a lot of tiny patients either to help avoid the TOT revision or to help with the process of before the revision and after the revision to help with the healing process.

Get in contact with our friendly paediatric focused chiropractor

Book here, call 0497 358 214 or email us formchiro@gmail.com

Located in STIRLING & EDGEWATER (Perth Chiropractors)