Often used to gently correct the shape of babies’ skulls over time, cranial helmets for infants in New York have emerged as an effective treatment. New-born babies’ skulls have soft plates with spaces between them. As the baby grows, these plates develop, slowly harden, and knit together. But sometimes when a baby sleeps in the same position, these soft plates may develop an uneven appearance or a flat spot. This condition is called plagiocephaly, and it is not that dangerous to your baby’s brain. If the condition does not clear up on its own, your doctor may recommend flat head treatment or exercises.In other cases, the plates of the baby’s skull fuse too soon in an abnormal way. This condition is called craniosynostosis and can require surgical treatment with or without a helmet to correct the head shape.
How does the helmet correct my child’s head? : Cranial remolding helmets are
generally made of a hard outer shell with a foam lining. Persistent, gentle
pressures are applied to pick up the natural growth of a baby’s head while
restricting growth in the prominent areas and promoting growth in the flat
regions.Adjustments can be made as your baby’s head grows.
Is my child eligible for helmet treatment? : If your baby is identified with plagiocephaly, scaphocephaly, or brachycephaly and is not more than 12 months old, starband helmets in New York may be prescribed to correct the shape of your baby’s head. Helmets must be prescribed by a licensed physician because not all infants are good candidates for helmet therapy. Short Hills Cranial Center is a good place to get such helmets in good quality. Please visit www.shorthillscranialcenter.com for more help.