by Megan Riley | May 4, 2015 | baby developement
Sharpening our Saw meaning we continually focus on learning so we can help babies as comfortably and effectively as possible. On Tuesday Kristin Daley, PhD who specializes in sleep generously shared her knowledge with us. Part of what is on every infant and...
by Megan Riley | May 6, 2014 | FYI
There is an article in the NY Times which references research indicating that baby helmets do not help infants with plagiocephaly or brachycephaly. To understand how that conclusion could have been reached, I read the original research in the BMJ. There are multiple...
by Megan Riley | Jan 10, 2014 | FYI
With concern over your infant’s head shape, parents should continue to follow the Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for safe sleep. That is unless your pediatrician directs otherwise, you should place baby on their back EVERY time they are put down to sleep....
by Megan Riley | Dec 17, 2013 | video
Are you a therapist or orthotist looking for more hands on training about irregular head shapes in infants? Carolina Kinder Development’s goal is not only to treat babies with flat head syndrome but also to educate professionals on our methods on this growing...
by Megan Riley | Dec 4, 2013 | video
I want to introduce all parents and caregivers to a series of new videos I am creating centered around the health and well being of your child. I hope to release several news videos in the series over the next several months. These short videos are designed to give...
by Megan Riley | Nov 30, 2013 | baby developement
Hoping everyone had a Thanksgiving filled with Thanksgiving! I was filled with gratitude to reconnect with two very special families on Wednesday. For both babies that came in, I had the honor of working with each of their first babies several years ago. To their...
by Megan Riley | Nov 3, 2013 | neck issues
A word from Susan Slaughter, MS, OTR/L What is Torticollis? Torticollis is a neck issue where infants tend to turn their head predominately in one direction. They might turn their head to the right or the left or the head is slightly tilted (cocked to left or right)....
by Megan Riley | Oct 22, 2013 | baby developement
From the weekly column in the Charlotte Observer by pediatrician Rhonda Patt, MD: During feedings, hold your baby and make eye contact. This is an important bonding time. Babies should never be fed with a bottle propped up using blankets. . .. If...
by Deliverypath Service | Jun 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Please help us welcome Jen Dicicco, PT, DPT to Carolina Kinder Development! With a full clinical team, we are set to fully implement the mission. That is, we are devoted to infant and toddler development and the prevention and treatment of neck and baby headshape...
by Deliverypath Service | May 24, 2013 | Tummy Time
So what does tummy time have to do with head shape? Why should you do tummy time even if your baby has a round head? What do I do if my baby hates tummy time? How much time do they need every day? What do I do if my baby spits up when on her tummy? What does tummy...
