Car Seat Distress​

Does your baby cry every time they go in the car seat?

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Many parents tell me they dread car journeys. What should be a simple trip to the shops, daycare or an appointment can quickly become stressful and overwhelming.

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Their baby cries, screams, arches, becomes distressed or seems uncomfortable from the moment they are strapped in.

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You may have been told your baby simply hates the car seat. Yet sometimes parents feel there is more to the story.

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You know your baby best. If your gut is telling you something is not right, it is worth listening to.

Sometimes car seat distress is not simply about the car seat itself. Body tension, reflux, birth experiences, nervous system overwhelm and difficulty feeling comfortable when restricted can all play a role.

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Every baby is different. Many babies respond quickly when their body is given an opportunity to settle and release tension.

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Some babies seem comfortable almost everywhere except the car seat. Others become distressed whenever they feel confined, restricted or unable to find comfort in their body.

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Sometimes there may be more going on underneath the behaviour.

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You may be noticing:

• Crying as soon as they are placed in the car seat

• Distress throughout car journeys

• Arching backwards

• Body tension

• Difficulty settling after travel

• Becoming upset when restrained

• Reflux symptoms during travel

• Difficulty getting comfortable

• Hating capsules, prams or carriers

• Startling easily

• Restlessness

• Appearing uncomfortable in their body

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How I Can Help

Using Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, I offer gentle support for babies and families during the early weeks and months after birth.

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Many parents seek support when car travel has become stressful for the whole family, when their baby seems uncomfortable despite trying everything, or when they simply feel something is not quite right.

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Every baby is unique and support is tailored to your baby's individual story.

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My approach focuses on supporting your baby's nervous system and creating the conditions for greater comfort, ease and regulation.

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Things do not have to stay this hard forever.

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Related Support

• Feeding Difficulties

• Reflux & Digestive Discomfort

• Body Tension

• Birth Experiences

• Unsettled Babies