The child who as been termed as neurotic because it cried without apparent symptoms shouid be examined posturally looking for a possible syndrome of s.c. oblique neck. The pain problems in the area of craniocetvical transition and in the area of napě may háve negative influence on drowsing, food intake and general locomotor development of the child.

        Key words: oblique neck, chilďs cry, food intake, posture, Vojta therapy