I get so many questions
about plagiocephaly and the doc band that my little man wore that I decided a blog post was the best...
Next week, we're going to be talking
about plagiocephaly, or flat head syndrome.
People may notice your baby's helmet simply because they are curious — many DOC Band parents use this as an opportunity to educate others
about plagiocephaly.
Not exact matches
Some parents might worry
about «flat head syndrome» (positional
plagiocephaly).
Wait, wait, wait... you might be asking yourself why this lady who's so passionate
about reducing rates of
Plagiocephaly (flattening of babies» heads) advocating for more time on the back?
Babies with severe
plagiocephaly usually wear either a custom - fitted helmet or a headband (called a cranial orthotic) for
about 23 hours a day to correct the shape of their head.
If you have concerns
about Torticollis,
Plagiocephaly or any other aspect of your infant's development, please consult with your pediatrician.
Learn more
about Flat Head Syndrome /
Plagiocephaly.
Here, we provide parents of infants currently or formerly in the DOC Band ® with a forum to share experiences, ask questions and communicate
about any topic related to the DOC Band and
plagiocephaly treatment.
To learn more
about how the DOC Band ® has safely and successfully been used to treat babies with
plagiocephaly, visit our Results page.
Learn more
about torticollis, a neck condition affecting over 80 % of
plagiocephaly patients.
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.