Most parents have encountered or heard of infants who must wear a helmet during the day but are unsure of the helmet's function. Flat or deformed heads usually require helmets. The baby wearing the helmet may have Plagiocephaly, Scaphocephaly, or Brachycephaly (central flattening, symmetrical brachycephaly, or asymmetrical brachycephaly).
Helmet
therapy, in which an infant wears a specially designed helmet to facilitate the
symmetrical development of the skull, is an option for babies diagnosed with cranial
disorders.
Infants
with cranial problems must undergo cranial head remolding, which can
significantly improve and correct the issue. Most babies are born with a
slightly abnormally shaped skull due to time spent in the womb and the
stretching and squashing that occurs during delivery. Baby's skulls are
inherently pliable for this reason. Generally, your baby's skull returns to its
normal shape after 6-8 weeks, but for those who don't or who have an
aberrant skull shape during infancy, treatment is indicated.
Cranial
head remolding sometimes referred to as cranial molding orthotic, is a frequent
procedure. It includes placing your baby's head in a uniquely designed helmet
that assists the skull to develop into the proper form over time. For infants
with mild to a moderate flat head syndrome, cranial
remolding helmet New York
is a rather extensive treatment, requiring the child to wear the helmet nearly
all of the time.
If
you’re looking for the best treatment for your baby with a cranial helmet new york,
contact the most experienced Cranial Remolding Orthoses Specialists at Short
Hills Cranial Center where they treat babies with the STARbandTM and
STARscanner® helmet to minimize discomfort for both infants and parents.