A condition known as postural plagiocephaly, also called brachycephaly, or flat head syndrome, became more common since the National Institute of Health launched its "Back to Sleep" marketing strategy in 1992. This campaign urged parents to place their infants to rest on their back sides to minimize the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Why? The backs of newborns' heads can flatten as a consequence of the amount of time people spend sleeping because their skulls are so soft and malleable.
The flatness of a baby's head may not be immediately
apparent in a child with flat head syndrome. It's possible that your baby needs
an infant helmet in New Jersey meaning that his or her head isn't
symmetrical.
There's nothing more heartbreaking for parents than
discovering that their baby has a flat head. The good news is that flat head
syndrome can be prevented in a variety of ways. Start slowly because your baby
may squirm as he or she likes to sleep on their backs.
Don't freak out if your child's head looks oddly shaped.
Your doctor may recommend a baby helmet if belly time as well as going to turn
your dog's head to other side while he or she sleeps does not help. Three to
18-month-olds can wear helmets, and flat
head treatment in New Jersey works the best if started at four months because the skull is
most pliable that time.