My 6-month-old has torticollis and we are doing a regime of home exercises (5 x per day) to improve her neck mobility. Problem is the exercises even when done very gently really make her cry. Not from pain, but because she doesn't like to be held in a forced & uncomfortable position for 8 x 15 seconds. The expression on her face really breaks my heart and makes me feel like the cruellest mother alive. Does anyone have any tips for how to make these sessions more bearable? Eg how to reward a 6-month old, how to make it seem like play, basically how to make it less stressful for both of us!
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Physiotherapy blues: Need tips to help my baby cry less during stretch exercises
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treehugga · 27/02/2009 08:29
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