flat head

The helmets are more for the babies who are born with flat heads, and the two I've known who wore them didn't have them on for more than six months.  Actually, most of the rest of us were envious - additional padding for when they fell over while learning to walk!

The only way to really combat a flat head while sleeping is to be hyper-aware of which side your baby's head is lying on.  Frankly, my son was able to turn his head by 2 months, and would do it on his own without assistance, so no matter what I did, he always ended up facing the right.  As far as I can tell, this didn't affect his head shape at all.  And he slept really well (still does), so I couldn't care less which way he faces.

I would be very careful adding extra things to a crib. They recomend that infants have nothing in their crib, other than a tight fitted sheet to reduce the risk of SIDS. If flat head is a serious concern talk to your childs DR. before you purchase it, and see what he or she recomends.

Thanks for all the advice! I talked to a few doctors who told me they hadn't seen the product much before because it's so new (apparently came out early this year) but that it's completely safe to put in a crib and that i shouldn't worry about it as long as i follow the starting-to-crawl limit! :)

Tummy time is extremely important, you're right. I tried making my boys have as much as they could when they were babies themselves and was impressed to see how quickly they evolved in the movements. Thanks again for the replies!

Sounds like you are being very proactive and addressing your concerns about plagiocepahly before the birth of your baby, which is great! While plagiocephaly occurrences have risen drastically in recent years, there is plenty you as a parent can do to prevent it once your child is born. It is important to change the position of your baby’s head throughout the day, to prevent them from favoring a certain area of the head.

When feeding your baby, try alternating the arm you hold them in, and encourage them to turn their head to a different side each time they are fed. Alternate the side of the changing table you stand on when changing your baby’s diaper to encourage them to turn their head in alternate directions in order to look at you. Make sure to implement plenty of supervised “tummy time” during the day, and try massaging your baby’s neck when they’re relaxed and calm to encourage stretching on both sides of the neck. Another technique is to place interesting and stimulating toys in new locations around baby’s room so they will have to turn their head different directions in order to see the toys. Spreading awareness to friends and family is key to ending plagiocephaly. Keep being proactive, and feel free to visit https://www.facebook.com/DrJaneScottfor more information and to join the mission to end plagiocephaly!

Sounds like you are being very proactive and addressing your concerns about plagiocepahly before the birth of your baby, which is great! While plagiocephaly occurrences have risen drastically in recent years, there is plenty you as a parent can do to prevent it once your child is born. It is important to change the position of your baby’s head throughout the day, to prevent them from favoring a certain area of the head.

When feeding your baby, try alternating the arm you hold them in, and encourage them to turn their head to a different side each time they are fed. Alternate the side of the changing table you stand on when changing your baby’s diaper to encourage them to turn their head in alternate directions in order to look at you. Make sure to implement plenty of supervised “tummy time” during the day, and try massaging your baby’s neck when they’re relaxed and calm to encourage stretching on both sides of the neck. Another technique is to place interesting and stimulating toys in new locations around baby’s room so they will have to turn their head different directions in order to see the toys. Spreading awareness to friends and family is key to ending plagiocephaly. Keep being proactive, and feel free to visit https://www.facebook.com/DrJaneScottfor more information and to join the mission to end plagiocephaly!