Chiropractic for Babies · Infants · Children
Specialised, gentle chiropractic care for babies and children at 128 Picton Street. Webster Technique, SOT, activator method and paediatric-specific approaches — supporting healthy nervous system development from the very first days.
A newborn baby has a delicate nervous system, protected by their developing skull and cartilaginous spine. Our role is to support that system's optimal function with care so light it barely registers — and yet so important to lifelong health.
Adjustments use only the pressure you'd use to test a ripe tomato. Specifically designed for the infant nervous system.
Techniques chosen for your child's comfort. Often delivered while you hold your baby — no separation, no stress.
Every technique we use is evidence-informed and proven safe for newborns through to school-age children.
During the birthing process, physical stress can be placed on a baby's skull, neck and spine. This is more pronounced with assisted births — ventouse or forceps — but even unassisted births involve significant compression. Stress to the spine can also begin before birth from intra-uterine constraint.
Nerve dysfunction caused by birth can result in weakened breathing, irritability, colic, difficulty with feeding and attachment, sleeping problems, and neurological imbalances. Undetected, these can sometimes contribute to learning difficulties, asthma, recurrent ear infections, hyperactivity and other concerns later in childhood.
A check by a paediatric-trained chiropractor in the early weeks gives your baby the best foundation for healthy nervous system development.
Our paediatric-trained chiropractors at WYLD Howick draw on a toolkit of specialised techniques — choosing the right one for your child's age, history and presentation.
A specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment to balance the pelvis and surrounding ligaments. Widely used in pregnancy; elements support infants whose pelvic alignment was affected by birth.
Gentle technique focusing on the relationship between the sacrum and occiput. Particularly suitable for infants and young children — uses cushioned blocks rather than direct force.
Light fascial work including round ligament care. Releases tension in the soft-tissue system that supports the developing spine and pelvis.
The lightest technique we use — sustained, gentle contact at a precise location. Perfect for very small newborns; supports the nervous system without any movement of the spine.
A small, hand-held instrument delivering a precise, controlled impulse. Quick and gentle — ideal for older infants and children who want to be in and out quickly.
A modified version of the diversified technique, scaled and softened for the developing spine. Used selectively as children grow into school age.
Many of the concerns parents bring to us are common — and often respond beautifully to gentle paediatric chiropractic care.
Persistent crying, drawing legs to chest, fussiness — often linked to nervous system tension after a difficult birth.
Trouble settling, frequent waking, restlessness — gentle care can support a calmer, more regulated sleep pattern.
Tension in the neck, jaw or cranial bones can affect a baby's ability to turn, open wide, or maintain a comfortable latch.
Spitting up, fussy feeding and discomfort during or after meals can be linked to upper-spinal tension.
Plagiocephaly (flat head), preferred head turn, or restricted neck movement — gentle care can support more even development.
Frequent ear issues can sometimes be supported by improving drainage and easing tension around the upper neck.
Tech neck, sport injuries, growing-pain complaints — school-age children benefit from postural assessments and gentle care.
Some families notice improvements in focus and calm after sustained paediatric chiropractic care.
Ensuring your child's nervous system is functioning optimally — through regular checks by a WYLD chiropractor — supports their growth across multiple dimensions of health.
"Gentle, knowledgeable, and so reassuring with our newborn. We saw a real difference in our baby's sleep and feeding within weeks. The team at WYLD Howick are exceptional with little ones."Verified Parent · WYLD Howick
Yes — chiropractic care for babies uses very gentle, specifically-designed techniques. Adjustments for infants involve only the pressure you would use to test the ripeness of a tomato. Our paediatric-trained chiropractors at WYLD Howick use techniques like Webster, SOT, activator method, and touch-and-hold — all proven safe for newborns and children.
Paediatric chiropractic care can support babies and children with colic, irritability, sleeping difficulties, reflux, breastfeeding and latching challenges, ear infections, head shape concerns (plagiocephaly), torticollis, and general nervous system development. It also supports older children with posture, sport recovery, growing pains, and concentration.
Babies can be checked by a chiropractor from their very first days of life. Many parents bring their newborn in within the first week or two after birth — particularly if there was a difficult delivery, ventouse, forceps, or C-section. Earlier assessment supports optimal nervous system development.
During the birthing process, physical stress can be placed on the baby's skull, neck and spine. This is more pronounced with interventions like ventouse or forceps, but can also occur with natural births. Stress to the spine can also be caused before birth from intra-uterine constraint. This stress can affect the baby's nervous system, sometimes resulting in feeding difficulties, sleep issues, irritability or colic.
At WYLD Howick we use Webster Technique, Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT), myofascial release including round ligament care, touch-and-hold techniques, activator method, and specialised paediatric chiropractic techniques including a modified diversified technique. All are gentle, evidence-informed, and designed specifically for the developing infant and child.
No referral is required. WYLD is an ACC registered provider. You can book an appointment for your baby or child directly online or by phoning 09 869 3140. Bring any relevant birth notes if you'd like to share them.
Paediatric chiropractic appointments at WYLD start from around $95 for an initial assessment. ACC-funded care is available where appropriate (typically birth-related concerns). Family memberships are available for ongoing care across multiple family members at any of our five Auckland clinics.
Tension or restriction in a baby's neck, jaw, and cranial bones — often from the birth process — can affect their ability to turn their head, open their mouth widely, or maintain a comfortable latch. Gentle chiropractic care can help release these restrictions, supporting more comfortable feeding for both baby and parent.
Frequency depends entirely on your baby's individual needs and what we find at the initial assessment. Some babies may only need a few visits to address a specific concern; others benefit from regular ongoing checks during key developmental milestones. Your chiropractor will discuss a personalised care plan with you.
Absolutely — and we encourage it. Many adjustments for infants are delivered while you're holding your baby, breastfeeding, or with your child sitting on your lap. Comfort and connection come first, always.
New parents welcome. Online booking takes less than a minute. Same-day appointments often available — call us on 09 869 3140 if nothing online suits.
Every WYLD clinic offers gentle, paediatric-trained chiropractic care.
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