Even a straightforward birth is a lot of physical work for a baby, right? The head and neck go through real pressure getting into the world, and most of the time it resolves on its own within a few days. But sometimes that tension sticks around. In the first weeks, parents usually notice it before anyone points it out to them: feeding better on one side than the other, a head that always turns the same way in the crib, or a baby who just seems harder to settle than they expected. That’s usually the first sign that something on that nervous system communication line needs a look, and it’s the most common reason families start searching for a baby chiropractor in Vancouver in the first place.

Dr Jassal holding a baby

Latch and Feeding

A lot of the families who come to us in those first weeks are dealing with a latch that isn’t quite right, feeding that’s easier on one side, or a baby who tires out at the breast before finishing. Tension in the neck and jaw can make it harder for a baby to open wide and stay latched comfortably. Your lactation consultant or midwife stays part of your care team throughout, and we work alongside them closely.

Head Preference, Torticollis and Flat Spots

If your baby always turns their head the same direction, or you’re noticing a flat spot developing, that’s worth checking early. We look at whether there’s tightness on one side of the neck making it harder to turn the other way. If your baby is already seeing a physiotherapist or wearing a helmet for plagiocephaly, we coordinate directly with that care. The earlier this gets addressed, the easier it tends to resolve.

Colic, Reflux and Unexplained Fussiness

This is one of the hardest stretches for new parents, and we want to be honest with you about what we can and can’t say here. We don’t claim to cure colic, reflux, or fussiness, and we’d be skeptical of anyone who does. What we look at is the physical piece: whether there’s physical tension in the neck and spine that’s making it harder for your baby to get comfortable. For some families, that’s part of a fuller picture alongside what your pediatrician is already working through with you.

Tummy Time and Motor Milestones

Rolling, sitting, crawling, walking, all of it. We keep an eye on whether your baby is moving evenly on both sides, since an asymmetry that starts small in the first few months can show up later as a one-sided preference in tummy time or crawling. Catching that early tends to be a lot simpler than catching it later.

Sleep

A baby who isn’t settling well is exhausting for the whole household, and so this comes up constantly. We look at it the same way we look at everything else: is there tension somewhere that’s keeping the nervous system from settling into the rest-and-digest side of things the way it’s supposed to.

What an Infant Adjustment Actually Is

This is usually the first question every parent has about a newborn chiropractor, and it’s a fair one. There’s no cracking, no popping, nothing forceful. For infants, we use the Integrator on its lowest setting, which delivers a specific, very gentle pulse, about the same pressure you’d use to check whether an avocado or a tomato is ripe. Most babies stay right in a parent’s arms the whole time, and a lot of them sleep through it.

Your First Visit

We start by talking through what’s actually going on, in your words, not a form you fill out alone in a waiting room. From there we do a gentle assessment to understand what your baby’s nervous system is doing, and we walk you through exactly what we’re seeing before we touch anything. You’ll know what to expect at every step, and you’re welcome to hold your baby the entire time. That’s what you should expect from an infant chiropractor in Vancouver from the very first visit. If you saw us during pregnancy, this is simply continuing care from pregnancy into your baby’s first year. As your child grows past infancy, care as they grow continues through toddlerhood, school age and the teen years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What's the youngest age you'll see a baby?

A: We see newborns from their first weeks of life. Many families come in shortly after birth, especially if there was any tension during delivery.

Q: Is it safe for a newborn?

A: Infant care looks nothing like adult care. The pressure is extremely light, your baby stays in your arms the whole time, and we walk you through what we’re doing before we do it. Kids and babies have been a core part of this practice for over 13 years.

Q: How many visits will my baby need?

A: That depends on what we find at the first visit. Some babies need a short series to address something specific, like a feeding preference or head turn; others do well with periodic checks as they grow. We’ll talk through what makes sense for your baby.

Q: Will you talk to my pediatrician?

A: Yes. We see ourselves as part of your baby’s care team, and we’re glad to coordinate with your pediatrician, midwife, or lactation consultant.

Q: Will my baby cry during the adjustment?

A: Most babies don’t. The pressure is extremely light, and many settle or fall asleep right in a parent’s arms. Every baby is different, and we go at their pace.

 

Chiropractic Care for Families Across Vancouver

Families bring their kids to see us from all over Vancouver and the surrounding areas, including

Brentwood | Bridgeport | Burnaby | Burnaby Heights | Champlain Heights | Delta | Downtown Vancouver | Dunbar Southlands | East Vancouver | Fairview | False Creek | Hastings-Sunrise | Kerrisdale | Kitsilano | Lochdale | Mt. Pleasant | North Vancouver | Oakridge | Renfrew Heights | Richmond | Shaughnessy  | South Cambie | South Vancouver | Stanley Park | Vancouver | Victoria- Fraserview | West End | West Vancouver

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