Question
My daughter was diagnosed with congenital torticollis after birth and is now about ten days old. She tends to tilt her head to the right during sleep and when being held, with slight differences in the size of her face from left to right, but no swelling has been noticed. Measures have been taken to pay attention to her sleep and breastfeeding positions, and no detailed examination has been conducted. The doctor advises continued observation and consideration of surgery after the child grows a bit older. I am asking if there are any other measures that can help correct the condition for the child.
Answer
For children with torticollis, it is important to adopt the correct posture for correction. During breastfeeding, position the child on the affected side. Adjust the sleeping position so that the light or sound comes from the affected side. Use a pillow to support the affected side, and when holding the baby horizontally, have the affected side facing up to train the neck muscles.