28/11/2025
🧠 If your Baby or Toddler has characteristics of low muscle tone — and therefore weaker postural control — you need to be mindful not to overstimulate their vestibular system.
🤲 In one of the previous Sensofala episodes, I talked about combining vestibular stimulation with deep-pressure input. Meaning: rocking and any form of movement while holding your child should be paired with firm, full-body compression.
💛 This is especially important for children with weaker postural control who may also experience gravitational anxiety. If this applies to your child, start with strong, clear deep-pressure input and hugging, and introduce movement stimulation gently and gradually.
👶 The same applies to infants — during carrying, they must feel secure and well supported. A grip that is too light, improper positioning, or a flat position instead of an angled one (e.g. in the bean hold) may trigger discomfort or crying. Their vestibular system sends signals of instability — like falling off a rooftop.
🤍 Proper hold and positioning — which you’ll find in the Healthy Baby series — along with firm, consistent deep-pressure while carrying, are key to providing a sense of safety.
🚶 If your child is 2+ years old and frequently trips or falls even on flat ground, this signals weaker postural control. With such children, we also begin with deep-pressure stimulation before adding vestibular input.
👉 Comment below what else you’d like to learn about weak postural control and gravitational anxiety.
