Ongoing flat spots on the back or one side of an infant's head "are signs that the baby has not been given enough opportunities for repositioning" to prevent pressure on the flat areas and ...

Flat head syndrome, known as plagiocephaly, occurs when a flat spot develops on the back or side of a baby’s head. It’s more of a cosmetic issue than a medical one. But, early diagnosis is better.

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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.

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.

Topping the list of rules for new parents is that you should always put babies to sleep on their back, on a firm, flat surface, free of soft bedding, pillows, or padding.. That advice saves lives ...

A baby's head tends to roll to the side when he sleeps, which can lead to a flat spot over time. Getty Images stock. July 8, 2013, 7:37 AM EDT. By Maggie Fox, Senior Writer.

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; ...

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.