We took her to see her pediatrician this afternoon, and...
Emily has Acute Torticollis, which is basically just stiffening of the neck muscles. It is a very common condition, and some people are born with it. However, Emily wasn't. The doctor think it's from her cold... torticollis can come from a virus or infection. Or she may have just bent or twisted her neck too far. So the good news is that's this is common and not something to worry about.
The bad news is Emily needs physical therapy. Thankfully we don't have to take her somewhere to get it though. I just have to go to a class, then I can give her the PT... just basic neck stretches, etc.
Emily isn't in pain from this... but she doesn't enjoy it when I try to turn her head and do the excercises. Poor thing.
Here are some pictures of her tilted head:
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