What You Need To Know About Plagiocephaly

What is Positional Plagiocephaly?

Positional Plagiocephaly is the flattening of an infant’s head. Sleeping or lying in the same position for long periods of time in cribs, strollers or playpens most often causes Plagiocephaly. It can also be caused by weak neck muscle problems; that make it difficult for an infant to change their position. Plagiocephaly is common; all babies up until the age of one have a flexible skull, thus making their heads easily moldable.

The Treatment

The most common way to treat Positional Plagiocephaly is to create a cranial helmet (often referred to as a baby helmet) that will act as a hard shell around the baby’s soft head. These helmets have a hard exterior with soft foam interior. The hard shell protects the baby’s head while the soft lining provides comfort and room to grow. It also molds the baby’s head to the desired sphere-like shape. Helmets are typically on a baby’s head for 3 to 6 months; throughout this time the helmet will be adjusted for the baby’s growth and closely monitored. Less severe Positional Plagiocephaly can be corrected by strengthening the muscles in the upper body, learning to roll, learning to crawl, or reaching for objects.

Decorate Your Child’s Baby Helmets

Remember this is a very common condition. Embrace it and have some fun decorating your child’s helmet. Show off your baby’s personality, make for cute photos, and create a future memory. We recommend you buy your baby helmet stickers at Bling Your Band.