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Baby Begin offers home treatment for babies w/ Plagiocephaly (flat head) & Torticollis by an expert

Baby Begin was started by Jennifer Todd-Barnard, OTR out of a passion to educate families on how to keep their new baby's head round. She has been a pediatric Occupational Therapist for 15 years. For the past eight years, she has been involved in treating infants with plagiocephaly (misshapen head) and torticollis (tight neck). She worked for Cranial Technologies, Inc., which is the leading provider of cranial molding helmets. She has treated thousands of patients and has been actively involved in educating physicians, families and other therapists in the community. Jennifer possesses the unmatched experience and knowledge about this common and often preventable condition. There is a very small window of opportunity to affect babies and their head shape. Jennifer is dedicated to educating parents and physicians alike on how to minimize the risk of plagiocephaly. Skull deformities have numerous medical and social implications. She would like to see every baby have the opportunity to begin life with a beautiful round head!

10/13/2026

Why does your baby need back AND belly play multiple times throughout their day? Because the variety in their position is where they learn to MOVE! Both back and belly play become the foundation for rolling, crawling, sitting, AND walking!

Doing both several times throughout each wake window matters because:
✔️ Short, frequent sessions build strength without overwhelming them
✔️ Changing positions reduces constant pressure on one part of the head
✔️ Variety encourages movement to both sides, which supports neck mobility

Tips to help them enjoy it more:
👉 Start with 1 to 3 minutes and build up slowly
👉 Try it after a diaper change or nap, not when hungry or tired
👉 Get down on their level and make eye contact
👉 Use high-contrast cards, mirrors, or a favorite toy
👉 Try chest-to-chest, over-the-lap, or a rolled towel under the chest when on their tummy (if 2 months or younger)
👉 Place toys on both sides to encourage turning each way
👉 Sing, talk, and celebrate every little effort!

Fussing is normal, and a little protest doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. Keep it short, keep it positive, and keep it going. 🙌 Save this for your next play session and share it with a new parent!

10/09/2026

Not a single reason to wait on therapy. Even a few visits with a pediatric licensed professional can make a world of difference for your baby. Seriously- let's address these issues before your baby needs long term treatment.

Head shape. Neck muscle imbalance. Motor skills. Vision. Bilateral hand use. It's all affected.

We are in your corner. What questions do you have??

10/08/2026

Milestones aren’t a test. They’re a roadmap. 🗺️

If your little one seems to be falling behind on rolling, crawling, or walking, please don’t wait to “see if they catch up.”

A PT/OT evaluation is just a closer look. It can:

✨ Catch small challenges before they become big ones
✨ Give you tools to support your child at home
✨ Ease the worry and the guessing
✨ Take advantage of those early years, when little brains and bodies are the most adaptable

Early support doesn’t mean something is “wrong.” It means your child gets what they need to thrive. And trusting your gut as a parent? That’s always valid. Not sure where to start? Talk to your pediatrician or reach out to your local early intervention program.

Save this for a friend who needs it. 🤍

09/30/2026

Head tilt → uneven weight bearing → tight trunk on one side.
Tummy time, side-lying play, and a pediatric therapist’s guidance can help. ✨

09/29/2026

Before those first steps come the first stands, and they matter more than you’d think. 👶

When a baby stands on their own, they’re building the leg and core strength that walking depends on. They’re also learning to balance, shift their weight, and adjust their posture without help. That practice gives them steadier, more confident steps later.

**Supported standing (like holding a baby up by the hands) can’t teach these skills the same way, because the adult is doing the balancing.**

So skip the rush. Every wobbly stand is progress! 💪

09/27/2026

Keep track your baby's head shape by taking weekly pictures. Baby have a lot of hair? Use lots of water to make it lay flat on their head. Bath time is the perfect time to do this.

Benefits of tracking the head in this way?

Early detection of asymmetries and earlier start to therapy to fix it! Perfection.

Start now and take a picture at the same angle every week. It is so beneficial because let's face it, our eyes can play tricks on us!

09/25/2026

Torticollis can feel scary for a new parent — the tight neck, the tilted head, the worry about “will this fix itself?” 👶

But watching a skilled pediatric OT, like Sandra, work with a baby tells a different story. Confident hands know exactly how much pressure to use. A seasoned eye catches the small wins most people would miss — a few more degrees of rotation, a little more symmetry in that smile. Experience isn’t just about technique. It’s about knowing how to make a baby feel safe enough to relax into the stretch, and how to coach parents through the exercises that matter most between sessions.

Every tiny gain adds up. That’s the difference the right therapist makes. Thank you Sandra 🌟

09/23/2026

Torticollis + car seats: what parents should know 🚗👶

Torticollis (a tight neck muscle that makes baby’s head tilt and turn to one side) can change how your little one sits in their car seat. You might notice their head flopping to one side, their body leaning, or their chin dropping toward their chest. That’s more than a comfort issue. A poor position can affect how well the seat protects them and, most importantly, their airway.

Here’s the good news: torticollis is very treatable. A pediatric OT or PT can:
✨ Stretch and strengthen the neck muscles
✨ Teach you safe positioning strategies
✨ Work on tummy time and head control
✨ Help you feel confident about car seat setup

Remember: don’t try to fix it with pillows, rolled blankets, or aftermarket inserts. Only use what came with your car seat or is approved by the manufacturer. A therapist and a certified car seat technician can help you find safe solutions.

Noticed a head tilt or a flat spot? Talk to your pediatrician and ask about an OT or PT referral. Early support makes a big difference 💛

09/22/2026

Just because these are popular, does NOT mean they are good for your baby. A Bjorn Bouncer is an inclined container and research has proven that excessive use can contribute to neck tightness and flattened skulls. They RESTRICT your baby's ability to move their head and neck, especially when baby is very young (under 3 months).

Here are some tips if you DO want to use it at home:

- if possible, wait until baby is at least 3 months. At this age, baby's skull is not so malleable and they have more strength to move independently

- only use in short increments - 10-20 min a day would be ideal

- use it for a good "short term parking place" when you have older siblings or dogs or meal prep that needs tending to

- combine it with DOUBLE the floor time throughout the day. Floor play should ALWAYS be your default.

When we use these devices with purpose and at the right age, they can be useful. But used excessively and at the wrong time, they can become a foe, not a friend!

09/16/2026

Why we don’t stop torticollis therapy early 👶

Torticollis might look better before it’s actually resolved. But stopping treatment too soon can mean:

🔸 Tightness returns as your baby grows and moves differently
🔸 Subtle asymmetries in head shape or muscle strength get “locked in”
🔸 Compensations show up later — in crawling, walking, even hand dominance
🔸 What could’ve been fully resolved becomes a lifelong minor imbalance

Full range of motion, equal strength on both sides, no head tilt at rest — THAT’S resolved. Not “mostly better.”

Your baby’s neck muscles are laying the foundation for how they’ll move for the rest of their life. Finish the work now, while their body is most adaptable. 💪

Always follow your OT or PT’s guidance on when treatment is truly complete — not just when symptoms fade.

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3401 Custer Road, Ste 154
Plano, TX
75023

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https://babybegin.com/schedule-a-consultation/

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