Resources

I have compiled a list of resources that may help you during this treatment period.  Some of these things I have tried myself, while other things I have heard could be helpful from other parents of children with torticollis.

Medical Professionals:

• Pediatrician  
• He/she can provide the torticollis diagnosis and provide recommendations on specialty providers in your area.
• Pediatric Physical Therapist
• In most cases, torticollis is best treated through physical therapy.
• Torticollis clinic
• Search your area to see if any big hospitals near you offer a specialty torticollis clinic.
• Cranial Remolding Specialist
• If your child has plagiocephaly that's commonly associated with torticollis, this specialist can assess whether or not your child could benefit from a cranial remolding orthosis (helmet).
• Early Intervention Program
• This is a program offered by many states in the US that provides services to babies/toddlers with special needs.  It may go by a different name in your state. 
• Cranial Facialist Specialist 
• If you feel concerned about your child's facial asymmetries (resulting from the torticollis), you may consider a consultation with a cranial facial specialist who can provide recommendations.
• Pediatric Chiropractor
• We tried chiropractic a few times with our daughter in conjunction with her physical therapy. We pursued this option based on positive recommendations from other "tort parents".
• Pediatric Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• We have not yet used a pediatric osteopath, but I have heard of other parents using one to supplement their child's physical therapy routine. Here's a DO locator.
•  Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP)
• To locate one near you, you can use this CKTP locator.

Purchases

• Snuggin Go
• This is an awesome device that keeps babies supported and positioned properly in car seats, high chairs, strollers, etc.  For more details, check out my video review and/or written review for both the Snuggin Go and the Torticollis Support.  

•  Torticollis Support Kit
• If you own the Snuggin Go or Snuggin Go Too, you strap these special cushions to the side of the Snuggin Go that the head tilts toward.  This will help keep your baby's head midline.  If you wish, you can add these cushions to the hip area for additional support.  For more details, check out my video review and/or  written review for both the Snuggin Go and the Torticollis Support Kit. 

•   Stability Ball
• This is a great tool for certain physical therapy exercises.  You can find ones for good prices at Target or Amazon.

• Noisy, eye-catching toys 
• These are excellent for distracting a cranky, fussy baby during exercises.   

• TOT Collar  
• Initially, the TOT collar did not work out too well for my daughter because of her short neck.  I retried the collar when she was 10 months old and had much better luck this time.  Here is my video review of the TOT after using it the second time around.

• My Amazon Affiliate Store     
• Check out my Amazon affiliate store at the top right corner of my site for a variety of products that may help with your baby's torticollis and/or plagiocephaly. 

       

 
Online Resources: 

• Amazon.com
• I'm a huge fan of Amazon based on their wide selection, awesome prices, and convenient shipping.  You can buy most, if not all of the above mentioned items, here.

• Torticollis-related Facebook groups   
• You will be able to connect with other parents of children with torticollis.  Its a great way to get new ideas and support in treating your child.   

•  BabyCenter's Torticollis/Plagiocephaly Support Group
  
  • This is a great forum because various topics you may have questions about are organized into sections.    
   
  
• Torticollis Blogs
  • http://torticollisisapainintheneck.blogspot.com 
  • www.babyflathead.org (covers torticollis and plagiocephaly)
  • www.littlemoments417.com (covers various topics in addition to torticollis)
    

Intangibles:

• God 
• Supportive family and friends 
• Babysitter/Childcare 
  
  • If you have more than one child at home, you will likely need someone to watch them while you take your child with torticollis to various appointments.  Its much easier to focus on the appointment and less stressful when you don't have extra distractions going on. 
    

Disclosure/Disclaimer:  If you purchase this item through my Amazon affiliate link, I will receive a percentage of the purchase price.  This can help me to continue providing you quality content and resources about torticollis.  Click here for more info.   I am not guaranteeing the safety or efficacy of any of the items mentioned above, so please do your own research first and always have your child's pediatrician and/or physical therapist approve any medical intervention, device, or resource for your child.