KiSS syndrome in babies: you need to know

KiSS syndrome in babies is a controversial diagnosis. Proponents see it as a trigger for a number of health problems. Critics dismiss it as a fashion diagnosis. You can find out what symptoms indicate this and how it is treated in this article.

Diagnosis of KiSS syndrome in babies

Babies with a crooked head and one-sided posture are often diagnosed with KiSS syndrome.

• The head joint-induced symmetry disorder occurs in the first months of life. She is said to be responsible for a whole list of developmental disorders.
• The reason for this is an incorrect position of the head joints, more precisely the first two cervical vertebrae Atlas and Axis.
• This misalignment means that newborns are severely restricted in their head mobility. They prefer to look in only one direction and avoid lying prone because they have problems holding their heads.
• Breastfeeding babies with the KiSS syndrome usually favor a breast, which can lead to breastfeeding problems. Drinking problems with increased drooling are also known.
• The head, but also the torso, of the baby can be skewed and overstretched. The back of the head is often flattened and the hair is rubbed off at this point because the baby is only in this position.
• Feet and hips can be misaligned and the eyes appear asymmetrical. The whole body of the KiSS Baby seems to have shifted.
• A baby with this syndrome cries a lot, especially when picked up, and often sleeps poorly. According to proponents of the KiSS syndrome, it can skip entire development steps and later suffer consequences such as poor learning or even ADHD.
• Critics, who are more likely to be found in the ranks of conventional medicine, see the diagnosis as a fad and dismiss it as a small torticollis.

Cause and treatment for KiSS syndrome

The causes of the KiSS syndrome are varied, but have their origin almost exclusively in a birth problem.

• Babies with a forceps or suction cup birth can get it just as much as breech births.
• A strong strain on the cervical spine is also the trigger for the syndrome in the case of a Caesarean section, a multiple birth and a weight of more than 4000 grams at birth.
• The diagnosis is made by pediatricians as well as naturopaths, osteopaths or craniosacral therapists.
• Physiotherapy or osteopathy are suitable for treatment. Craniosacral therapy also shows good effects and is just as gentle to use.
• At home, babies with KiSS syndrome are placed on special pillows and the weak, avoiding side is trained with them. Well-treated, no health damage is expected.

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