One of the most common reasons babies favor one side is a condition called infant torticollis. It’s more common than you’d think, and with early support—whether in person or through virtual infant physical therapy—most babies respond beautifully.

You’ve seen it all over Instagram. You’ve heard it from your pediatrician. Everyone says: “Get your baby on their belly!”—but what’s the deal with tummy time, really?

Is tummy time actually necessary for your baby’s development?

Short answer: Yes, it’s important—but it’s also not the only thing that matters. Let me explain.

I hear it all the time: “Does my baby have a flat head?” or “I’m so nervous that my baby will get a flat head”. Yes, it’s true: baby’s skulls are a lot more malleable in those first few months of life, making them susceptible to obtaining those feared “flat heads”. Read on to find out how you can prevent this from occurring in your little one!