Correct sleeping position for baby with right torticollis

The baby's sleep is related to the baby's intellectual development, and mothers are also very worried about their children's sleeping habits. So is it okay for the baby to sleep leaning to the right for a long time? The answer is definitely no. We adults also like to sleep in different postures, let alone babies. Babies just can’t speak, so mothers need to listen carefully and understand them. Let your child change sleeping positions frequently, which is more beneficial to the baby's bone development.

Right torticollis is very easy to distinguish from normal people, but it is not easy to diagnose in infancy. The reason is that infants like to sleep with their heads on the side and their heads like to swing, which makes it difficult for parents to distinguish. In fact, torticollis should also be divided according to the onset of disease. Some are congenital, and some are acquired. If its development is prevented in the early stage, the deterioration of torticollis can be controlled. After the child is found to have torticollis, it can be corrected through the correct posture.

In fact, no matter what kind of sleeping position, the intention is to stretch the baby's sternocleidomastoid muscle and turn the baby's head to the affected side. So what kind of sleeping position can correct torticollis in babies?

Correct sleeping positions include sleeping flat, sleeping on the side, sleeping on the stomach, and sleeping in an umbrella stroller or stroller. The first is to sleep flat. It means that the baby's back is pressed against the bed (it is recommended to use a mattress with a certain hardness, a mattress that is too soft is not suitable for correction). You can refer to the following two situations. When performing the operation, it is important to note that the chin should be turned towards the affected shoulder and raised to the maximum angle possible, and the healthy ear should be as close to the healthy shoulder as possible.

Also, side sleeping. Refers to the baby's body turning to the affected side, with the affected face facing downward. There is a trick to note here. It is best to put a small pillow under the affected face (Yuguo Mama uses a buckwheat shell pillow). Parents can also fold an ordinary towel three times and use it. The purpose of this is also to stretch the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Also, there is prone sleeping. The baby's abdomen should be pressed against the bed, so that the baby's head can be turned to the affected side, with the chin facing the affected shoulder. At this time, the healthy side of the face is facing down. It is best to put a small pillow under the healthy side of the face (Yuguo Mama uses a buckwheat shell pillow). Parents can also fold an ordinary towel three times and use it. The purpose of this is also to stretch the sternocleidomastoid muscle. It should be emphasized here that when the baby sleeps on his stomach, parents must pay attention to prevent the baby's nostrils from being blocked by pillows or towels to avoid suffocation.

Normally, babies sleep in umbrella strollers or strollers. This method is suitable for babies who are over six months old and can sit when they fall asleep outdoors. It is not recommended to let babies sleep in strollers, as it will affect the baby's spinal development over time. The principle is the same as the second method when sleeping peacefully, with the healthy ear against the shoulder.

Finally, the four sleeping positions mentioned above can help babies correct torticollis problems. In addition, mothers should pay more attention to their baby's sleeping position. If it is incorrect, correct it immediately without delay to prevent the formation of bad habits.