The campaign to put babies to sleep on their backs is now saving thousands of lives a year. But this switch in sleeping position gave rise to another problem: flat heads. Ever since 1992, when ...

Plagiocephaly is a condition in which a flat spot develops on a baby’s head. We explain the causes, symptoms, treatment methods, and tips for prevention.

When babies are first born, their heads can often be misshapen for the first few days, especially after a difficult delivery. In most cases, a baby’s head shape will correct itself shortly after birth ...

Why Do Babies Get Flat Heads, Anyway? Some babies, like Morrison, are born with a flat spot (aka positional skull deformity), often due to their position in the womb.

Often, a baby’s head shape will even out after birth, but sometimes, they develop flat spots or uneven head shapes in the months after. Here is what you need to know about baby head shapes and ...

However, flat heads in babies are more often caused by infant torticollis, or tight neck muscles. When a baby does not have good control of the neck muscles, it may cause them to tilt their head ...

Customised 3D-printed helmets are used to reshape the head. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A specialist team in Bristol says more research is needed into flat head syndrome, a condition which is thought to affect up to 40% of babies.

Parents and some scientists want more research and clearer guidance on whether helmets successfully treat flat head syndrome in babies.

Because babies now spend more time lying on their backs, their soft heads develop flat spots. At first, many pediatricians and surgeons were concerned about the long-term effects, Dr. Girotto says.