Osteopathy for Babies & Toddlers
Treatment of positional preference, crying spells, intestinal cramps, reflux and sleep problems in the littlest ones.
Why osteopathy for babies and toddlers?
The first months of life are crucial for your baby's development. During delivery, your child can experience various tensions that can cause complaints. The position in the womb or a prolonged delivery can also affect your baby's body.
As an osteopath, I use very subtle and gentle techniques to bring your baby's body into balance. The treatment is non-invasive and is often experienced as pleasant by babies. Many babies even sleep during the treatment.
When osteopathy for your baby?
It is useful to have your baby treated if there is:
- A difficult or prolonged delivery (e.g. breech position, use of vacuum or forceps delivery)
- Restless behavior, frequent crying without clear cause
- Problems with drinking or breastfeeding
- A clear positional preference (always turning the head to one side)
- A flat or crooked head
How does a treatment proceed?
During the first consultation, I thoroughly discuss the pregnancy, delivery and your baby's complaints. Then I examine your baby in a gentle manner. Your baby's body indicates where tensions are and I treat these with very light techniques.
You can keep holding your baby during the treatment, or we place your child on the treatment table. The treatment takes approximately 30-45 minutes. Usually 2-4 treatments are needed, depending on the complaints.
Safety and effectiveness
Osteopathy for babies is completely safe. I specialize in baby and child osteopathy and use only gentle, non-invasive techniques that are specially suited for the littlest ones. The techniques I use are scientifically supported and recognized.
What can I help you with:
Home visits in Amsterdam
For your convenience, I offer home visits in Amsterdam. This way you don't have to bring your newborn baby to the practice and I can treat your child in the familiar environment.
Call for a home visit