Early Motor Development, Posture & Reflexes
New 2024 research reveals how early motor development in the first year of life can impact posture, coordination, and reflex integration well into childhood and adolescence. This article explores the science behind premature verticalisation, retained primitive reflexes, and why chiropractors play a key role in supporting healthy neuromusculoskeletal development in babies and children.

A great exercise for 7-9mth olds: Kneeling!
Kneeling play builds your baby’s brain, balance, and strength. Learn why it matters, what to watch for, and how chiropractic care supports healthy development.

6 Part Series #6
What’s the Nomad Chiropractic approach to baby chiropractic
At Nomad Chiropractic, our approach to baby chiropractic is gentle, neurological, and family-centred. Learn how we support infant development with safe, tailored care in Mosman.

6 Part Series #5
Is chiropractic care for babies safe?
Parents often ask if chiropractic care is safe for babies. At Nomad Chiropractic, we all have additional advanced paediatric chiropractic training. We use gentle, age-appropriate techniques to support your baby’s comfort and development. Learn what research says about safety and why many families choose chiropractic care for their newborns and infants.

6 Part Series #4
How Chiropractic Supports Baby Feeding, Digestion & Sleep
Feeding, digestion, and sleep are central to your baby’s growth and wellbeing. Sometimes tension in the body can make these more difficult. At Nomad Chiropractic in Mosman on Sydney’s North Shore, we provide gentle, tailored care to support your baby’s comfort, helping them feed, digest, and rest more easily.

6 Part Series #3.
Why Do Babies Get Tense? Causes & Relief
Babies can carry tension from birth, feeding, or developmental stress. This tension may show as stiffness, difficulty settling, or feeding challenges. At Nomad Chiropractic in Mosman on Sydney’s North Shore, we help babies release this stress naturally so they can grow, move, and thrive with ease. Questions? Book a free 15min chat!

6 Part Series. #2
What Actually Happens at a Baby Chiropractic Appointment?
Gentle care, baby-led sessions, and what to expect on your first visit
Step 1: Listening to the Whole Story
Step 2: Observing Baby’s Tone and Movement
Step 3: Gentle, Specific Care
How long does it take?
What are we actually adjusting?
Will I see changes straight away?
How often will we come?

Baby Milestones & Development
What are the primitive reflexes my baby should have?
Why are they important?
When should they be integrating?
And what home-care activities can I do to help my baby integrate the reflex and hit their next milestone?

Why Do We Swaddle Our Babies? The Comfort, the Concerns, and the Neurological Story
- A Brief History of Swaddling
- Why Parents Swaddle Today
- Primitive Reflexes: The Neurological Foundation
- Neurological Risks of Over-Swaddling
- Physical Health Risks of Swaddling
- Safe Sleep vs Swaddling: The Ongoing Debate
- Gentle Alternatives That Support Neurology
- The Nomad Difference