Choosing a car seat is extremely important for your little one, probably one of the most important purchases you will make. Installing a car seat that is appropriate for your child’s age and size is crucial. These tips from the American Automobile Association (AAA) should be followed when making your car seat choice: 1) Read your vehicle owner's manual carefully before going car seat shopping. This is important to know where the car seat should go and how it should be installed. Car seats can be attached using either the seat belt or the LATCH system (which stands for the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children system, and which all new vehicles have). You can decide before buying which on
What is Torticollis? Torticollis is a clinical sign or symptom that could be the result of a variety of underlying disorders. Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is a postural deformity detected at birth or shortly after birth, primarily resulting from unilateral shortening and fibrosis of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM). Over 80% of all infants presenting with a torticollis posture will be found to have CMT. The remaining 20% may represent a sign of a more serious underlying condition (neurological or vision condition). In 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics formally introduced the recommendation that all infants be positioned on their backs for sleeping with a “Back to Sleep”
