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Babies neck- advice please.

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pmoore · 09/02/2007 06:42

My DD is 4 months and 2 weeks and each time we sit her up she sits with her head to one side. Should I be worried? Or do I just need to wait for it to strengthen? She can hold her neck straight but only for less than a minute.
First time mummy!

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corblimeymadam · 09/02/2007 08:56

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Rumpel · 09/02/2007 09:04

pmoore - ask HV then think about taking her to a craniosacral therapist. Can't remember how your delivery was but it could be she has tension on that side or has a preferential side - a cranio would be able to help ease any underlying tissue/muscles probs and it's very gentle.

JillybeansNW · 09/02/2007 09:22

I am bumping this really as I have nothing new to advise...
I would check with the HV as well, and if you are still concerned then you can ask to see your GP

Imafairy · 09/02/2007 11:57

might be just that her neck isn't fully strong enough yet - make sure you lie her on her tummy during play-time so that she can strengthen it.
Oh, and ask your HV too.

olivo · 09/02/2007 12:43

pmoore - i second craniosacral therapy. we noticed at about 6 weeks that my dd rarely put her head to one side and was uncomfortabe feeding one way. we took her for CS therapy and the therapist mentioned a tension (she had a v traumatic birth). two visits and she was sorted - now no problems at 5 months. good luck.

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