After the discovery in the early 90s that sleeping babies on their backs can prevent SIDS, we’ve seen a rise in torticollis and plagiocephalyin infants. But just because your baby sleeps that way doesn’t mean that he or she is destined for a flat head or a stiff neck. Taking a hands-on approach to parenting by holding your …
Positioning to Avoid Plagiocephaly and Torticollis: Strollers and Cribs Read More »
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 …
Baby’s First Doctor Visit: Questions to Ask About Infant Flat Head Read More »
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 …
Positioning to Avoid Plagiocephaly and Torticollis: Breastfeeding and Burping Read More »
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 …
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. …
Do we need a helmet? Is the head bad enough? At Baby Begin, we get these questions all the time, and there isn’t always an easy answer. Here are a few things to think about that will hopefully lead you in the right direction to treat your baby’s flat head. First, remember that this is …
“What has happened to my baby’s head?” exclaims Becky, mother of 2 month old Sarah. “I looked at it one day and all of a sudden it is flat!” Have you or someone you know said this? Most likely the baby has “plagiocephaly”, or flat head syndrome. Unfortunately, it is very common with our little …
