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

Flat head syndrome, known as plagiocephaly, occurs when a flat spot develops on the back or side of a baby’s head. It’s more of a cosmetic issue than a medical one. But, early diagnosis is better.

"Even if parents are worried about flat head, putting the baby on the back to sleep is by far the safest way for the baby to ...

How Can You Help Prevent Flat Spots On the Back of Your Baby’s Head? Treating Flat Head Syndrome With Repositioning . Repositioning is when parents encourage their baby to lie differently so a certain ...

My Baby's Head Is Flat (And So Is Yours) Research explains the condition of plagiocephaly (or flat head) in infants. Posted Jan 09, 2017 . SHARE. TWEET. EMAIL. MORE. SHARE. SHARE. WHATSAPP. SHARE.

That said, moderate to severe flat spots may require a helmet, especially if parents haven't started repositioning before a baby is 4 months old, she says. There are other cases when a helmet ...

Flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly) can be caused by a baby sleeping on their back, and over time, their head may flatten on one side. However, flat heads in babies are more often caused by infant ...

She told us that while flat head syndrome is common, "in nearly all cases it just resolves spontaneously as the baby grows and begins to sit up and crawl". Get Sky News on WhatsApp Follow our ...

When I took my son Edwin to the pediatrician for his 3-month check up, everything looked completely normal. He was gaining weight (85th percentile in fact) and he was meeting all of his milestones ...

Baby's 'dramatic' flat head prompts doctor's warning "Parents, if this isn't an endorsement for Tummy Time, I don't know what is," he says in a TikTok that's been viewed 2 million times.

Other ways to help reduce the chances of your baby’s head flattening include: switching them between a sloping chair, sling and flat surface throughout the day; changing the position of toys and ...