Not exact matches
AND science
shows that less daily time in baby equipment is better for development and reduces baby's risks of Flat Head Syndrome / Positional
Plagiocephaly and Torticollis (neck tightness).
A new study published in the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics
shows a very disturbing trend, that the incidence of flat head syndrome, or positional
plagiocephaly, was estimated at 46.6 % of the 440 healthy full term infants who were studied.
While
plagiocephaly is a highly treatable condition, research has
shown that the best results are achieved when treatment starts early.
Pillow use alone has been
shown to increase the chance of SIDS occurring by up to 2.5 times, so it may be helpful to talk to one of our helpline advisers if you were thinking of using one with your baby due to concerns for
plagiocephaly (or «flat head syndrome»).
Studies
show that
plagiocephaly is estimated to coexist in as many as 90 percent of babies with torticollis.
If your child is
showing symptoms of flattening of the head or your doctor has already diagnosed your baby with
plagiocephaly, you may have heard about something called EI or Early Intervention.