Help for babies with ‘flat head syndrome’
A new not-for-profit organisation, Headstart, has been launched to help babies with a condition known as plagiocephaly, a flattened area at the back of the head. Plagiocephaly is on the increase partly...
View ArticleParents ignoring cot death advice
Babies are being put at risk of cot death because of parent concerns over ‘flat head syndrome’. New research by the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths found that a fifth of babies are at risk...
View ArticlePlagiocephaly Support Group Gets Backing For Petition
The independent UK support group for parents of babies with plagiocephaly has received backing for its petition to medical professions. Plagio UK wants health professionals to change their advice to...
View ArticleTummy with Mummy® : The easy way to enjoy tummy time
- Advertorial - When my own children were babies, tummy time was an important part of everyday activity and felt like a very natural thing to do. As the years passed, I have noticed a change. Parents...
View ArticlePlagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome)
It’s normal for your baby’s head to be slightly misshapen for a few days or even weeks after the birth, usually due to the passage down the birth canal. However, some parents notice a persistent flat...
View ArticlePlagiocephaly and Repositioning Infographic
An introduction to Plagiocephaly and Repositioning from Technology in Motion who have been providing plagiocephaly treatment since 2003. The two words Plagiocephaly and brachycephaly are used to...
View ArticleNew clinic to treat flat head syndrome
We all know that putting our little ones to sleep on their back is by far the safest way for them to sleep. However after a while some parents notice a persistent flat spot, often at the back or down...
View ArticleFamilies’ plea to NHS for help in ‘Flat Head Syndrome’
Have you heard of Deformational Plagiocephaly? Sometimes known as Flat Head Syndrome, Deformational Plagiocephaly is a common condition that occurs when external force causes a baby’s head to take on...
View ArticleEvent to address flat head syndrome in babies
The issue of plagiocephaly, otherwise known as flat head syndrome, has caused much controversy in recent years with claim and counter-claim about the most effective ways it can be treated. Now, Steeper...
View ArticleHelmet therapy proven effective for babies with flat heads
Several years ago, we were on holiday with our then very small three children and there was a baby of perhaps 9 or 10 months old wearing what appeared to be a crash helmet. We were a little baffled by...
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