Plagiocephaly is a condition in which a flat spot develops on a baby’s head. We explain the causes, symptoms, treatment methods, and tips for prevention.

Flat spots on babies%27 heads result from sleep and caregiving positions They can be prevented by changing the side of the head the infant puts pressure on Babies should still be placed on their ...

Does your baby seem to have a head that’s flatter on one side than the other? Positional plagiocephaly is a term used to describe a baby’s flattened or misshapen head — usually on the back ...

How Can You Help Prevent Flat Spots On the Back of Your Baby’s Head? Treating Flat Head Syndrome With Repositioning . Repositioning is when parents encourage their baby to lie differently so a certain ...

Baby heads are soft, which means that flat spots can can form in some situations. Helping prevent them is easier than you might think. Flat spots on the heads of babies ...

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Out of the 440 infants between seven to 12 weeks of age examined by researchers, 46.6 percent had a flat spot on their head. Overall, 78.3 percent had a mild form of positional plagiocephaly.

Almost half of Canadian infants develop flat areas on the back of their heads by the age of two months, likely the result of sleeping face-up to prevent sudden infant death syndrome, a study suggests.

One-fifth to one-half of babies develop flat spots on their heads, ... My Baby's Head Is Flat! Study: Expensive Helmet Likely Won't Help. May 02, 2014. Carey Goldberg; ...

Wondering whether your baby needs a head-shaping pillow?Consumer Reports explains why you should avoid these products, which are marketed to prevent babies from developing a flat head.

The health concern: Plagiocephaly (pronounced play-jee-uh-sef-uh-lee), also known as flattened head. Basically, it's a persistent flat spot that develops on a baby's head, either on the back or on ...

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