Positional plagiocephaly

Positional plagiocephaly or deformational plagiocephaly is a flat head in an infantcaused by too much time on his or her back. It is harmless developmentally but can be quite significant cosmetically.

Frequency of positional plagiocephalyhas increased dramatically with SIDSprevention advice of sleeping babies on their backs. It is best prevented by frequently changing the baby's position when the baby is awake.

Treatment is possible through a head brace, a "dynamic orthotic cranioplasty" device, that the baby wears 23 hours a day. It is dynamic in the sense that the brace can be adjusted as the head shape changes and the baby grows.

External links

• US website on positional plagiocephaly
• UK website on positional plagiocephaly
• UK parents support group about positional plagiocephaly
• Plagiocephaly signs & treatment
• Educational information on Plagiocephaly
• Baby Center Reference Page on Plagiocephaly
• Fact Sheet on Plagiocephaly
• Cranial Tech

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