Babies and toddlers
Chiropractic visits for babies and toddlers
A short, light-touch visit for a baby or toddler, with a parent beside the child the whole time.
Babies are small, and so is the pressure we use. The doctor talks with you first, looks at how your baby moves and rests, and tells you what they see before deciding whether care is right.
Who it is for
Babies from birth and toddlers
Parents who want a doctor to look at how their child moves
Families whose pediatrician knows they are coming
What a visit includes
A visit is a conversation, then a gentle look
You tell us about your baby
The doctor asks about health history, feeding, sleep and anything you have noticed.
A look at how your baby moves
A hands-on look at posture and movement, with you holding or beside your baby.
Light care, only if the doctor recommends it
Pressure is light and matched to your baby's size, and the doctor tells you what they are doing.
A summary in plain words
You hear what the doctor found, what they suggest and what they do not, before you leave.
Good to know
Frequency, limits and cost
How long and how often
Your doctor sets a plan after the exam and reviews it with you at each visit. We do not promise a number of visits.
What we do not claim
We do not say chiropractic care treats feeding, sleep or any other health problem in a baby.
See a physician first
Call your pediatrician first about a fever, a recent fall, or a baby who is hard to wake or not feeding.
How it is paid
We bill most PPO plans and some employer plans, and you hear the fee for each part before it happens.
How fees work
Questions
Questions about babies
Do I stay with my baby?
Yes. A parent or guardian stays for the whole visit.
How young can a baby be?
Your doctor will talk with you about your baby's age and health history first, and say whether a visit makes sense. We ask you to tell your pediatrician you are coming.
Will my baby be undressed?
No. Your baby stays dressed, and you hold or sit beside your baby.
Book a visit for your baby
Pick an office and a time, and the front desk will call.
- A sudden severe headache or neck pain, dizziness, trouble speaking or seeing, new weakness or numbness, numbness in the groin or saddle area (between the legs and buttocks), or new bladder or bowel trouble needs emergency care now. Call 911 or go to an emergency room.