2007-03-01 04:13:17 · 5 answers · asked by rydo10 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Plagiocephaly(flat head). My son had this and needed a DOC band for 3 months...his head is beautiful and round now! Cryaniostynosis is a severe problem that requires surgury b/c the child's plates have fused together too quickly. Plagiocephaly is when their head is just flat b/c of laying on their backs. If you need more info, there is a great yahoo groups called Babies with Plagiocephaly and the message boards are great to ask questions from parents going through this. Good luck!
2007-03-01 05:35:31 · answer #1 · answered by emrobs 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
lots of the time it really is to assist toddlers who favor reshaping of their heads. it really is regularly considered in toddlers who've spent a at the same time as interior the NICU. because their heads are so mushy as newborns and because they have spent a lot time mendacity down, the backs of their heads develop into flat. The helmet is to assist reshape them. they're frequently worn for hours an afternoon for an significant era of time to assist with the reshaping.
2016-12-05 02:41:52 · answer #2 · answered by lesure 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had the same problem. The sooner you get the helmet, the better. My son was four months old when he finally was fitted for it and by the time we got it, he was able to push it off.
2007-03-02 03:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by Jill S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Craniosynostosis.
2007-03-01 04:17:50 · answer #4 · answered by Midwife Jane 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is as Emrobs said called Plagiocephaly
2007-03-01 06:15:45 · answer #5 · answered by Natalia D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋