how can we help our baby?

[@robbielumpkin7935]

I watched a chiropractor work on an infant and he was so gentle. The baby left feeling fantastic.

[@missychelle33]

Chiropractors are never a good option. Especially on a baby

[@alliboo27]

Mom of 10 month old who also favored her left! Our doctor recommended and referred us to a pediatric physical therapist. Our daughter ended up getting diagnosed with a mild/moderate case of Torticollis which is a weak muscle in the neck that causes the preferred turning and looking to the one side. It’s hard to explain the different stretches her PT had us do with her but it helped tremendously. We caught it by 2 months and even with that, she had favored her left side so much that she had started developing a slight flat spot on the side of her head and she was in a helmet to correct it for about 2-3 months. My biggest suggestions are to possibly talk to your pediatrician about a physical therapist and in the meantime at home, definitely make sure you’re switching up holding positions so she’s getting pressure on her neck from her less preferred side as it helps stretch and strengthen that opposite side. I hope this helps!! ❤

[@patypotvin9829]

We saw an osteopath when our last when was a baby and it fixed his issues! It was well worth it :)

[@SuperMissblueeyes]

Health scientist, advanced first aider, ex-physical therapy assistant & ex-midwifery assistant here. SpanishPalace is probably thinking along the right lines. This could be torticollis. Like you say, baby is all cramped up inside you by the time she is born. This can give the baby tight muscles, which can cause a whole number of potential issues. A course of treatment with a chiropractor could do a lot of good. The issue may take a number of treatments to solve, as tight muscles can be stubborn things. But you're definitely thinking along the right lines. The only other thing I would say is to find a chripractor who is known for treating babies. Word of mouth can be a good way of making sure you find the right practitioner for your baby. I personally wouldn't automatically take my own baby to the same chiropractor as me, without hearing from other parents first. With babies being so fragile, you have to be more cautious.

[@TLC90179]

My son got stuck-shoulder dystocia and had trouble with his left side, we took him to a pediatric chiropractor and they fixed him right up! Birth is very traumatic and the right adjustment makes a huge difference!

[@lisap9889]

I’ve been working in a chiropractic office for 15+ years. I remember a 2 week old infant that came in because she couldn’t turn her head one way. Mom told me that MD just told her to put her favourite toy on the floor to get her to turn that way, of course that didn’t work. Chiropractic manipulations helped the baby and the doctor was very gentle with the baby too. I would highly recommend seeing a chiropractor. Allie you mentioned that you started seeing a chiropractor recently, you could always ask them during one of your appointments to get their opinion. Good luck with whatever decision you make.

[@shmulholland]

Yes, chiropractic therapy was a life saver for my newborn. Coming down the birth canal is traumatic. Don’t be worried, it’s very gentle.

[@Slimsinthehouse]

My grandbaby had the same thing and the chiropractor made him much better. It took a few treatments but worth it. I would do it for sure.

[@SpanishPalace]

Hey Allie, definitely check out if Indie has torticollis. My oldest daughter had it and favored one side of her body. We didn’t go to a chiropractor because I was a little too scared, but we did physical therapy and it helped tremendously. Check to see if she starts to have flat spots on her head too as that’s a sign that the torticolis (twisted neck) is causing plagiocephaly.

[@anitabarnett5555]

my son was about a month old We ended up having to bring him into a chiropractor for an adjustment. He was having all the same issues as your precious little baby. And I'll tell you what, after the first adjustment, He was a completely different baby. We ended up having to bring him in a couple times after that just to continue care and make sure that everything stayed where it should be. But it gave him so much relief. It was insane. He had incredibly bad acid reflux along with favoring one side more than the other. Discomfort when trying to feed on the side that he did not favor. He was also born with his cord around his neck and born early because of health issues I was having. He is now 4 years old and thriving!!

[@anitabarnett5555]

Another thing I will say is it was incredibly uncomfortable to watch them do the process because he was fussing quite a bit during it. But the difference it made was incredible.

[@jeknee431]

In a video from a little while back, you touched on the subject of taking her in to have her gallbladder checked. Did you get any results from that visit? I know that when gallbladder issues present, laying on the left side can bring relief. That could be a possibility. She's favoring her left because it helps her feel better. Just a thought. Sending love and light. ❤️‍🩹✨

[@nconley4]

My oldest who is 22 now had her first “adjustment” at 3 days old. The chiropractor essentially held her in different positions and that equated to an adjustment. Birth is a traumatic experience, even for a baby. So an adjustment ‘first thing’ is absolutely necessary! 💞

[@emilyrnld5991]

A pediatric PT would be my first step and they can rec a chiro if needed, coming from someone who has worked closely with pediatric PT OTs and SLPs!

[@fw7993]

I would follow the advice of your pediatrician.

[@jasperjosh]

Y'all are cute as buttons! Love your kindness and goodness.

[@tdean92]

Chiropractor 👏🏼 it’s nothing like when they adjust adults. I use to be so against kids going but with my first I had to take him and it’s SO HELPFUL!! For everything colds, growth spurts, stuffiness, stiffness, sleep regressions, EVERYTHING! It’s also just more like applying light pressure, not even really manipulation.

[@superbellabeau]

See a doctor before seeing a chiropractor. Chiropractors can be to rough on a young baby. A physiotherapist might be safer.❤

[@dazzlingdee1694]

I’ve found ginger chews will help a lot with motion sickness. Try those to help you before getting on things that spin you around in circles 😂 I’m afraid to blink for fear of Remi and Indie being teenagers soon!! ❤

[@GoodandDelicious]

Those chews are delicious and can definitely help open sinuses too. Ask me how I know 😂😅

[@Louise-c3n]

Hi! Just watching your vlog - yes I couldn’t recommend a chiropractor more. My first baby had exactly the same symptoms and I was advised to go to a chiropractor, I was so nervous but I took the advice, after one visit to the chiropractor and all her discomfort was gone. It worked so well that I took all four of my babies to get checked with a chiropractor. Hope this helps, 100% recommend it!

[@mimi-yt7gq]

Me too! A chiropractor helped so much. I do recommend one that has done babies for a while. It helped my babies so much. The fussiness went away they started breastfeeding better they started sleeping better and so much more. I took mine as much as the Dr thought they needed. I say go for it. My babies are adults now and still go. They have been going since day 6 of being born. All 3 of them love it! None have issues in their lives so far. I would recommend it for sure. A lot of regular doctors will tell you no and suggest PT. I say PT sucked and did nothing to help. PT does not do the whole body. IMO

[@ephinyus]

I would try taking her to McLaughlin Chiropractic in Sarasota. Dr Ed McLaughlin is a miracle worker! His sister is great too... Dr. Brenda Mondragon in Orlando. Both are amazing people.

[@mentalbrookedown.]

Our elf Rosie died in a fire a few years ago. Don’t worry, my 17 year old daughter asked for a new one 😂 this is gonna go on forever 😂 I love it

[@flamingolounge1975]

Baby chiropractor and check for Torticollis is a condition that causes a baby's head to tilt to one side, often due to tight neck muscles.

[@bergamottea1206]

A chiropractor for a baby sounds risky. I don't have expert knowledge so that's just my opinion.

[@Coffee24733]

Yes, a pediatric chiropractor helped o much when I was breastfeeding. They don’t do traditional adjustments on baby, but they know how help with any tightness and or weaknesses in baby. We used Birth Co. Chiropractic and Wellness. They may have locations in your area. They also have help for mom there too. With getting your strength back and any possible pelvic floor issues from pregnancy. 😊

[@TheMirellara]

My second son had torticollis. He preferred his left side. A few visits to my local pediatric chiropractor that specialized on babies solved the issue. ❤

[@TheMirellara]

He was 1.5 months. Pediatric chiros never crack!! They use a different tool or their own hands. They use such gentle techniques and touch. My baby would fall asleep and feed so much better on days we visit the chiropractor.

[@wendyanzaldua2293]

I hope you guys see this!! Please have your pediatrician refer you to the infant toddler program!! She will get a physical therapy assessment and I 100% would go with physical therapy over chiropractor …😬 At least try that first. I’m really thinking it’s torticollis (like the health scientist mentioned in a comment. I used to work for infant toddler program AND my son had torticollis (27yrs ago… We did not know nearly as much as what is known now). Physical therapy is the way to go and the infant toddler program is a federally mandated program available to all children under the age of 3. Ask your pediatrician! Best of luck!

[@sblade07]

You might also want to discuss with your peds about seeing a PT.

[@rebeccac.1758]

Chiro! People have STRONG opinions about it, but it works WONDERS!!! Just do your research!

[@fralinsandfriends]

There are experts in massaging babies for conditions like Indie's. Sometimes it's a tightness in one side that a trained pediatric massage therapist can treat successfully. I would not take her to anyone who isn't trained especially for infants and pediatrics. 😊😊👋👋❤❤

[@lezup]

Those cupcakes look good. Remi food reviews are awesome. I hope you can find a way to help Indie. Try everything you can. I have heard of people doing chiropractic work on kids. But I don’t know what all they do.

[@ivark56ofPA]

Those are are not cupcakes they are actually overseas chocolates from Somewhere either from Europe or Northern Africa .. And I even remember the ones from Belgium they look similar to them !!

[@tanikaharnum9877]

I brought my first daughter to see a chiropractor as a baby and my second (who is just 3 days older than Indie) just went for the first time on Tuesday. All their little muscles get so jammed up in there while they’re growing so it’s not surprising they’re tights and sore. Find a chiropractor who specializes in babies and small kids so they know how to be gentle. Both my girls loved it and my second slept through the whole thing! I hope you can find something to help Miss indie be more comfortable

[@kingswordisbodoubleS]

I haven’t been here for years!!! Im happy to see your family keeps growing !!

[@jlc9590]

His second child. Married to a second Allie. I just started watching again. They're gr8

[@Simplysimms]

My son was born via emergency c section he was stuck in my birth canal and when he was taken out from birth he chose to favor the right side for everything in the NICU he was undergoing a cooling therapy because he was stuck they laid him on a cooling pad to slow his blood flow to his brain to monitor it for 72 hours and he only was happy laying on the right so they had to angle him to get it done My Pediatrician for Oliver my son she told me to go to a rehab center they did physical therapy on my son showing my stretches and stuff to help with my babies neck he started going at 3 ish months old and he graduated from it at 10 months old! He’s walking and using both sides now at 11 months old So that’s possibly something you could take to indies pediatrician too if there is some like physical therapist that specializes in pediatrics locally or even just nearby that helped us so much!

[@geenapalmer7603]

Yes! My almost 7 year old had torticolis, and a chiropractor fixed it so he didn't need a helmet later!

[@melissa-Ann]

Poor Allie 😂 thought for sure she was going to get sick! I would ask the baby's doctor about acid reflux. My yougest daughter had it. Babies can get it just like adults. They become fussy, not want to eat, get upset stomachs (ranging from a little spit up to projectile vomiting), less pee/poo in the diaper to nothing at all (because their not getting fluids), sunken eyes, and lethargy (lack of nourishment). Acid relux for babies can be mistaken for the common cold/flu as it presents (symptoms) like the same. The best way to rule this out is x-ray/CT SCAN, and the baby will get barium in place of a feeding, and as the baby drinking the barium, the doctors (gastrongist) will watch the bairum move through the baby and see if theirs any issues. If you feel in your gut that something is "off" please listen it to it. You & Charles know your babies best.

[@Teenietinytinseltown]

I took my three kids to a chiropractor and the littlest was only a few months old at the time. They were so gentle with him that it was basically more like a gentle stretching. Worth a try! Also where is that playground? Looks awesome!

[@cindykaye40]

Try breastfeeding using the football carry so she doesn’t have to turn her head.

[@KimDriver-d4g]

Gas drops will help fussiness. I didn't realize just how bad could be until after my tube tying. The spinal wore off and it hurt so bad. So keep some gas drops in your bag and add them to her bottle.

[@maddielee9467]

Love you guys!! That dancing in the family room was so cute!! you guys are amazing, calm parents! i admire your parenting! love the pups!!

[@buchness3]

I had three babies, and two had the neck thing, from birth. My youngest was the worst. It works!

[@jodierocksursocks]

Dont go go a Chiropractor! Baby manipulation at a chiro is not evidence based. Cracky backy and manipulation is woo woo. Not evidence based at all. Alternative medicine and babies have been injured and even broken necks from this. The pediatrician will agree See a pediatric physio etc. People will argue against this and recommend, but from an evidence and safety point of view- it's just not there to support the use.

[@vanessadaugherty4294]

With the cord wrapped around her neck, I’d definitely have her looked at very soon by a professional chiropractor that has experience working on babies! Yes, it will give her relief, it’s amazing and no they don’t pop their little bones!

[@slavery5585]

O thought the same after the traumatic birth

[@B-ch6uk]

My doctor told me 1/3 of all babies are born with the umbilical cord wrapped around their neck. I guess it's more common than I thought.

[@ashleymarks3726]

Alli asking Rem if she got into her makeup just reminded me of how I use to climb onto my mom's dresser and steal her lipsticks and blushes 🤣🤣

[@Nancy-iv1yj]

I don't like chiropractors.

[@kathyrizzi8754]

What a fun Trippy family day, you all will sleep good this night!👍love ya’s all.💙💖💖🐾🐾🐶💞🐾🐾🦮💞

[@rongarrett1366]

Remi and Indie ♥♥♥♥♥👑👑👑👑👑 Critters ♥♥♥♥♥, treats and tummy rubs. Tonka sends a tail wag and a sniff to his fellow furry friends.

[@JulieLorraine1]

I’m not trying to tell you what to do, you are ultimately her parents. However I did speak to a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon and this is what he told me. “Early manipulation of a baby's spine could damage the delicate vertebral cartilage and cause the spinal growth plates to experience future problems”

[@JulieLorraine1]

My medical advise is to take her to your paediatrician and tell them your concerns. They can refer you to a medical paediatric specialist. But, as I said you are her parents’ you do what you feel is best. It’s so difficult with our babies bc they can’t tell us what’s wrong and we feel so much guilt.

[@JulieLorraine1]

Also this: Position your baby in the crib or changing table so that activities in the room encourage baby to look away from the preferred side. Hold toys or talk to your baby in a way that causes baby to look in the direction that neck mobility is limited. Limit the amount of time your baby spends in places where the head is likely to rest in the same spot, like a swing, bouncy seat, or car seat. Additionally, using a head support may help with aligning your baby’s head while in the car seat. Hold your baby at your shoulder or chest to encourage lifting and turning away from the preferred side. Tummy time! Tummy time will help develop your baby’s neck and upper body strength, along with developing adequate tone needed for rolling, reaching, sitting, and crawling.

[@musiclover23wvu]

Happy Thursday Trippys and everyone in the comments! 😊

[@LivahLuvah]

I JUST watched a video how babies can be born with a sized up neck and how there is a move you can do to help loosen it. I'm betting her pediatrician can refer you to the right peeps to help, especially seeing as she had neck wrapped in cord at birth.

[@jenl5994]

She's a baby, do NOT take her to a chiropractor! Because she had the cord wrapped around her neck, she could have a glitch in her nervous system, which you can have her tested for.

[@DoeiDenise]

Please do not take your baby to a chiropractor or consult a doctor first

[@charles]

I would never Ever Take her somewhere without speaking with my pediatrician. Don’t worry guys we’re smarter than we look 🥰

[@ivark56ofPA]

​@@charlesGood for you on thought..

[@MentalLapse]

I thought it was funny and cheered on Remi when she was spinning mom until she started spinning us. I'm dizzy now haha :)

[@豪真敏]

good morning🙋🏻 charles and allie

[@johannahmoran704]

Pediatric Physical Therapist evaluation

[@peggy2429]

Whatever you do don’t follow the advice of the internet. Go to your pediatrician

[@carolgrantham3336]

Chiropractors that work on infants do amazing jobs with constipation neck strain and gas well worth it

[@navygirl54]

Agree

[@dannydanny9875]

Take Indie to a TRUSTED professional and get her checked out.

[@michellesalmons6412]

Not to scare yall but my second son did that for ever and was diagnosed with autism

[@senorra941]

I also know someone who did that as a baby and is autistic.

[@darrellgarlough7140]

All babies need to see a chiropractor to relieve the stress of childbirth. People who don't believe in it are the same people who will trust the government with the clot shot.

[@deleonilka1451]

Google kiss Sydndrome....maybe has a slightly shifted Atlas vertebra (do you call that like that in english?)

[@dannybob42]

Comment Commentary Time, oh no is Indie unwell? Hopefully it isn't too bad 0:44 she seems a bit disheveled from confronting Robot Santa though 1:38 I'd take the last one 2:50 well it's at least on brand then 5:00 maybe check her ears too, could be fluid on one side 6:53 don't get stuck Charles 9:36 oh the poor turtle And that's My Comment Commentary~

[@djohnranch]

Refer door driving me crazy.

[@boxxi1126]

take her to the chiropractor.....could be torticollis

[@dzzie_d]

❤

[@Sunflowerpower785]

Two of my kids who are now 1 years old and almost 3 years old, they both had in half something called torticollis which is basically like having a crick in the neck and they favor one side of their body over the other because they can't turn their head to the other side without being in pain. Anyway, they ended up needing to go to a massage specialist who massages babies and children and also physical therapy. My son who is almost three, he benefited so well from the massages and the physical therapy. My daughter however who is one, she has to have surgery on her neck because we can't get the torticollis to go away. She also has a genetic disorder that we just found out about that can cause a lot of issues but anyway, every one of the specialists helping out with my daughter's care and her pediatrician have stated that going to a chiropractor for a baby is dangerous. They told me to never ever go because I brought up maybe a chiropractor can help with my babies torticollis and they absolutely said no unless we want to make it worse for her. That is about 20 people that have said do not do it so I'm not going to do that for my daughter but, if you do, stay safe which I know you will.

[@marilyndekker1541]

Baby massage

[@nhow4]

Even long before you said chiropractor, I was literally thinking the same thing. One that specializes in babies. They are very gentle from what videos I’ve seen, nothing super scary like the adult ones. But I know for myself I get into a lot of pain when I’m misaligned, so it would be good to just check out and good thing is you can always stop if you’re not comfortable with the doc doing things and be vocal about that before you start. Like have him explain what’s he’s about to do each thing.

[@janeymoore-vp4ww]

My husband’s chiropractor has 5 kids. He adjusts them 3 hours after birth

[@JulieLorraine1]

Omg no

[@lcschaechtele1982]

Go to go to the chiropractor!! Amazing health benefits!! ❤

[@renaynay08]

Ellie from Ellie and Jared took their baby Calvin to one when he was a baby. If you know her you may want to ask her.

[@amyhatcher1981]

My son got adjustments from our chiropractor from one week old until now. (He is now 14)

[@Stephrp613]

hope you find the answers for Indie. I have never heard of what the comments are saying but it sounds like a chiropractor would help. Feel better Indie!

[@cathyray3861]

Contact your utuber friends Ellie & Jared. They have had at least one of their 4 kids in with a chiropractor

[@valentinacardona173]

Just curious, it wouldn't have been easier to keep Remi in school? Specially now with a child and a little baby.

[@GoodandDelicious]

From what I gather, it has to do with the fact that they are waiting for a spot at a school that they really like and in the meanwhile, this allows then them flexibility of travel. Of course it’s tough now, but it should get easier soon enough.

[@navygirl54]

100% fined a chiropractor. I know so many friends who took their infant to one. They can help

[@sarahswitzer5846]

Find

[@HannahJoyBowen]

Yes! Highly recommend chiropractor for your baby! I’ve done it with my son a couple weeks old and continued for a couple visits all throughout his life. He’s 17 months old now. Saw great results and they were so gentle! Definitely recommend going to someone who sees infants and pregnant mothers and families regularly!

[@brendagoodwin4633]

Chiropractor is the best way to go!!!

[@brendagoodwin4633]

Ask them!!!

[@claudettemalespina60]

Take her to a chiropractor. It will truly help. There spines and neck can get compressed in the birth canal. Make sure its a baby specialist. It will change your life. But your pediatrician wont recommended it. Do it anyway.Good luck.🙏🏼🙌💗👶

[@nancywormington6030]

Take her to a chiropractor.