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present at birth or it may take up to 3 months to develop (this is referred to as Acquired Torticollis). Signs & Symptoms Furbert shared that it took Ke’Nahri a month of steady work to learn how to roll over. “He didn’t learn how to crawl until after he was a year old but now he’s running all over the place” Ke’Nahri has just started Happy Moments Nursery and Pre-school. He’s continuing with his therapy. “He’s using a lot more of his words and now he’s singing” says Ms. Furbert. What is Torticollis? Torticollis literally means “twisted neck.”. About 1 in 250 infants are born with this condition. It’s not known why some babies get it and others don’t. Doctors believe it may be caused by the positioning in the womb or as a result of a difficult childbirth. When a baby is born with this condition, it’s called Infant Torticol- lis or Congenital Muscular Torticollis. Boys and girls are equally as likely to develop the condition. It may be Babies with torticollis act just like other babies except when it comes to activities that involve turning and mov- ing. A baby with torticollis might: • Tilt their head in one direction (this can be difficult to detect in infants). Their chin points to one shoulder while the head tilts toward the opposite shoulder. • Prefer looking at you over one shoulder instead of turning to fol- low you with his or her eyes. • If breast-fed, may nurse on one side or prefer to nurse on one breast only. • Work hard to turn towards you and become frustrated when unable to turn his or her head completely. • You may also notice a lump in your baby’s neck muscle.. If you think your baby may have torticollis, speak with your Pediatri- cian. Therapeutic intervention is necessary to prevent developmental delays. We carry a large supply of party decorations and supplies for your special occasion PARTY PLUS 63 South Road - Devonshire DV 08 236-7244   [email protected] Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Sat 9am-5pm Sun 10am-1pm Please Pre-Order Balloons www.bermudaparent.bm 25