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055: Torticollis, Plagiocephaly, and Gross Motor Milestones with Dr. Taylor Henderson

February 13, 2024 Gigi Vera Vincent Episode 55
055: Torticollis, Plagiocephaly, and Gross Motor Milestones with Dr. Taylor Henderson
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Ready for Baby - evidence-based, realistic prenatal and postpartum education and support
055: Torticollis, Plagiocephaly, and Gross Motor Milestones with Dr. Taylor Henderson
Feb 13, 2024 Episode 55
Gigi Vera Vincent

Unlock the secrets to nurturing your baby's physical development with our latest chat featuring Dr. Taylor Henderson, a renowned pediatric physical therapist. Our discussion goes into the critical impact of early intervention on infants who may not be meeting developmental milestones. Witness the importance of vigilance in monitoring your baby's head shape with practical steps like altering sleep positions and engaging in regular physical therapy evaluations. Our conversation brings to light the potential long-term developmental hurdles tied to untreated plagiocephaly and underscores the necessity of parental intuition in pursuing specialized care.


We present creative adaptations, including the use of a birthing ball, to align with your baby's unique developmental stage. Learn how these activities can foster spatial awareness and muscle engagement, setting the stage for healthy rolling and crawling. Our episode culminates with innovative ways to avert the emergence of "happy sitters" and instead encourage a path of dynamic exploration. Join us for an episode packed with actionable tips and compassionate support on your baby's journey to mobility.

In this episode, you will hear:

  • Importance of early intervention for babies not meeting developmental milestones.
  • Strategies for monitoring and treating flat head syndrome.
  • The role of parental intuition in recognizing developmental issues and seeking specialized pediatric physical therapy care.
  • Reframing tummy time to be an enjoyable bonding activity.
  • Techniques to foster spatial awareness and muscle engagement.
  • Discussion of yellow flags for torticollis.

Resources from this Episode

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You can learn more about how I empower new and expecting parents on my Instagram and my website.

Show Notes

Unlock the secrets to nurturing your baby's physical development with our latest chat featuring Dr. Taylor Henderson, a renowned pediatric physical therapist. Our discussion goes into the critical impact of early intervention on infants who may not be meeting developmental milestones. Witness the importance of vigilance in monitoring your baby's head shape with practical steps like altering sleep positions and engaging in regular physical therapy evaluations. Our conversation brings to light the potential long-term developmental hurdles tied to untreated plagiocephaly and underscores the necessity of parental intuition in pursuing specialized care.


We present creative adaptations, including the use of a birthing ball, to align with your baby's unique developmental stage. Learn how these activities can foster spatial awareness and muscle engagement, setting the stage for healthy rolling and crawling. Our episode culminates with innovative ways to avert the emergence of "happy sitters" and instead encourage a path of dynamic exploration. Join us for an episode packed with actionable tips and compassionate support on your baby's journey to mobility.

In this episode, you will hear:

  • Importance of early intervention for babies not meeting developmental milestones.
  • Strategies for monitoring and treating flat head syndrome.
  • The role of parental intuition in recognizing developmental issues and seeking specialized pediatric physical therapy care.
  • Reframing tummy time to be an enjoyable bonding activity.
  • Techniques to foster spatial awareness and muscle engagement.
  • Discussion of yellow flags for torticollis.

Resources from this Episode

Follow and Review:

We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

Episode Credits

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.

You can learn more about how I empower new and expecting parents on my Instagram and my website.