Mums are generally delighted with the progress baby makes with each check-up. Some wonder when baby should have a spinal check-up. The following is a guide of when baby should have a spinal check-up.

• When does your baby need a spinal check-up?
• Soon after birth process
• More urgent if difficult birth (forceps, suction) or caesarean birth
• Baby is a poor sleeper or baby dislikes being held
• Inability for baby to breastfeed
• If baby favours one side for feeding
• When baby starts to hold their head up
• Baby constantly arches backward or constantly kicks out their legs
• Colic (20% of babies have infantile colic – Chiropractic helps)
• When baby sits up
• When baby starts to crawl
• When baby starts to stand
• When baby starts to walk
• If baby has any problem with their movement patterns – reflex locomotion

 
To check out our information on Reflex Locomotion in Babies CLICK HERE!

The brain controls everything and relies on unhindered communication with every part of the body (every muscle, joint, organ, tissue, cell) for normal growth and development and the ongoing repair of the body. The importance of a developing baby being free of nerve interference usually caused by the birth process cannot be overstated.  All infants even those that appear healthy may have subluxations due to traumatic birth syndrome.  Every baby, including your precious little one deserves the best chance at a healthy happy life. Our children deserve to be treated naturally; Chiropractic care is one part of providing the best development opportunities for your baby.