If you notice your baby isn't meeting one or more of the following movement milestones, contact your healthcare provider to discuss your concerns

• Can't support his/her head well by 3 months

• Doesn't reach for and grasp toys by 3-4 months

• Doesn't bring objects to his/her mouth by 4 months

Does your baby lie with their head positioned to one side or is unable to feed from both sides equally?

The word torticollis is derived from the Latin, "tortus" meaning twisted and "collum" meaning neck. Torticollis is usually related to tightened muscles on one side of the neck.

Tummy time involves placing your baby on their stomach while they are awake. Tummy time is important for your baby because it helps build strength through the upper body, shoulders and neck. It also helps your baby develop head control.

When a baby is born with an asymmetrical head it is called plagiocephaly, from the Greek “plagios” meaning oblique and “kephale” meaning head. A true plagiocephalic head will resemble a parallelogram when viewed from above.