If you’re concerned that your baby may have flat head syndrome, you’re not alone. Flat head syndrome, or plagiocephaly, is very common, especially since more babies than ever are being put to bed on their backs to prevent SIDS. While this practice has proven effective, drastically reducing crib death, it has resulted in a higher occurrence …
Your baby’s first doctor visit is a great time to ask any questions and voice any concerns you may have about your baby’s health and development, such as how to prevent infant flat head. That being said, your baby’s first doctor visit can be scary for parents and it can often be difficult to remember …
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As every parent knows, tummy time is one of the most important things we do for our babies. It stimulates their brains, prepares them to crawl and helps prevent flat head syndrome and torticollis. Unfortunately, it’s sometimes hard to get our little ones interested in tummy time, and an unhappy baby is never fun for parents. Now …
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When you’re talking about preventing plagiocephaly and torticollis, correct positioning is absolutely essential. No matter what you’re doing, correct positioning helps your child avoid flat head syndrome and a tight neck. For moms and babies who are breastfeeding, good positioning can affect so much more than the shape of the baby’s head. Here are some suggestions that will …
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With the prevalence of babies sleeping on their backs to prevent SIDS, more and more parents are noticing that they have what appears to be a flat head baby. But sleeping on their backs is not the only reason that babies develop a flat head. The newborn head shape is flexible to accommodate their rapidly …
Ah, tummy time! It may have a silly sounding name, but it’s actually very important to your baby’s development. It helps strengthen the neck and back muscles, and it puts pressure on the palms of your baby’s hands that helps develop arches and aids with fine motor skills. Not only is tummy time critical for …
Unless you’ve dealt with it in your family, you may have never heard of torticollis. But, if your baby is experiencing torticollis, you are probably concerned and even a little frightened. Don’t worry! Infant torticollis is more common than you think, and early treatment is extremely effective. The important thing is to have an expert see …
Here at Baby Begin, we are on a mission to make all new mamas/papas smart about their baby’s head shape and motor development. We educate doctors and nurses all day long but also feel it is important to keep new parents on top of the latest news and developments. New parents need to know about plagiocephaly. …
Frequently, we are asked about what sitting devices we recommend for babies. A very common one that parents seem to really love is the Bumbo Seat. Although this is an option and some babies do very well in them, it isn’t one of my favorites. It can help with head/neck control and offer a convenient …
By now, many of you know that here at Baby Begin we are experts at treating plagiocephaly and torticollis without a baby helmet. Instead, we come to your home and teach you how you and your baby can prevent or correct Flat Head Syndrome. But we offer even more, and we’re excited to share it …
