Colic: What Do We Know About It?

Colic: What Do We Know About It?

Colic is defined by the NHS as crying “more than 3 hours a day, 3 days a week for at least 1 week.” This only applies if the cause is not obvious. Rather than a diagnosis, colic is considered a symptom. Signs of Colic In babies under 6 months old, signs...
Perthes’ Disease

Perthes’ Disease

Perthes disease is a rare condition that affects the thigh bone of young children. Some cases are associated with early osteoarthritis later on. Symptoms of Perthes’ Disease A child may complain of hip or groin pain, spreading into the areas shown in the diagram...
Plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly is a term to describe a flat spot on a baby’s head. Although it can be worrying to see, it is a very common condition, and most of the time it’s completely benign. A flat spot on the back or side of the head can cause compensation through the...
Infant Torticollis

Infant Torticollis

Torticollis, or wry neck, is a condition in which the neck is limited by tightness. The muscle affected is the SCM, which runs from just below the ear to the front of the chest. It’s the one that stands out if you turn your head to one side. When this muscle is...
Baby Milestones

Baby Milestones

Your baby’s development is measured not just by their physical growth, but also their meeting of physical and social milestones. There are broad windows for some milestones in what is considered “normal”. The most important thing is your child is...