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Often babies, children, and toddlers are diagnosed with both diastasis and an umbilical hernia or there is some confusion between the two.
What Every Parent Should Know
Diastasis Recti In Children and Babies
What most people don't know is that everyone is actually born with some form of diastasis recti to allow the umbilical cord to exit the body. This separation typically closes in the first few weeks after delivery but can take up to 3-4 years or longer to fully close in some children. Lack of closure of the diastasis can contribute to functional core weakness, muscle imbalance, intestinal issues and several complications in normal physical development.
Signs and Symptoms of DR in Babies
A trench or football shaped bulge down the midline of the tummy when they do crunch like movements, cough or cry.
Bulging tummy that gets worse with activity, throughout the day or with eating.
Overall weakness in the core – affecting posture, developmental delays, ability to balance, walk, run, lift, reach.
Sluggish intestinal function, bloating, gas, constipation, and the need to bear down to have bowel movements.
Flared rib cage or barrel chest
Diastasis Recti in Children
Is your toddler's belly still bulging or tenting months or years after birth? You're not alone — and you're not imagining things. In this video series, Kelly Dean, MPT and founder of The Tummy Team, explains what Diastasis Recti looks like in babies and toddlers, how to know when to take action, and gentle, play-based strategies to support healing.Whether you’re just starting to notice something or already searching for solutions, these expert-backed videos are a must-watch for any parent concerned about their child’s core health.
Identify common signs of diastasis in toddlers (like tenting or persistent outie belly buttons)
Understand when an umbilical hernia might need attention
Learn daily activities to strengthen your child’s core
Discover when surgery may or may not be necessary
Understanding Diastasis in Infants. When Should You Do Something as a Parent?
Many parents are told their toddler's belly bulge will “go away on its own” — but is that always true? In this video, Kelly Dean, MPT and founder of The Tummy Team, explains how Diastasis Recti affects toddlers (ages 1–5), what signs to watch for, and when it’s time to take action.
Does My Toddler Have a Diastasis? Here’s What to Look For
Is that little belly bulge just baby fat — or a sign of something more? In this video, Kelly Dean, MPT and founder of The Tummy Team, explains what to watch for if you suspect your baby or toddler has Diastasis Recti or an umbilical hernia.
Is Your Baby’s Belly Bulge Normal? Diastasis Recti in Babies & Toddlers Explained
Worried that your baby or toddler might have Diastasis Recti? You're not alone. In this video, Kelly shares what diastasis looks like in little ones, how the abdominal wall is supposed to close after birth, and what might cause it to stay open.
We Have Solutions Specifically for Toddlers
The Tummy Team Toddler Course
The Tummy Team Toddler Course is a 4-week online program designed to help parents of young children who are struggling with diastasis recti, umbilical hernias, detached umbilicus, and related functional core weakness symptoms. This course addresses children from 1 to 5 years old (but has content that can apply to newborns and older children as well). We give parents the tools to help their children heal and be strong for the next stage of their development.
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The Tummy Team has lots of resources to help you to educate yourself on the symptoms, challenges, and treatments for Diastasis Recti in your child, toddler, or baby.
The Tummy Team Toddler Course is a 4-week online program designed to help parents of young children who are struggling with diastasis recti, umbilical hernias, detached umbilicus, and related functional core weakness symptoms. This course addresses children from 1 to 5 years old (but has content that can apply to newborns and older children as well). We give parents the tools to help their children heal and be strong for the next stage of their development.
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