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Study Finds Nearly Half of 2-Month-Olds Have a Flat Spot on Head

admin — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 14:14:59 +0000

The study, “The Incidence of Positional Plagiocephaly: A Cohort Study,” found 46.6 percent of 440 infants from 7 to 12 weeks of age had positional plagiocephaly. Of all infants with plagiocephaly, 63.2 percent had flattening on the right side, and 78.3 percent had a mild form of the condition. According to the study authors, the high incidence of positional plagiocephaly indicates that parent education about how to prevent the condition should begin before the 2-month well-child visit.

See more at: http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/Study-Finds-Nearly-Half-of-2-Month-Olds-have-a-Flat-Spot-on-Head.aspx#sthash.CKgjSbwH.dpuf

Positioning to Avoid Plagiocephaly and Torticollis: Breastfeeding and Burping

admin — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 10:17:09 +0000

When you’re talking about preventing plagiocephaly and torticollis, correct positioning is absolutely essential. No matter what you’re doing, correct positioning helps your child avoid flat head syndrome and a tight neck. For moms and babies who are breastfeeding, good positioning can affect so much more than the shape of the baby’s head.

Here are some suggestions that will ensure your baby gets enough to eat and you are comfortable while feeding.

Dr. Perlyn explains this common pediatric craniofacial challenge

admin — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:56:15 +0000

Chad A. Perlyn, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Plastic Surgeon for Miami Children’s Hospital. He explains what Positional Plagiocephaly, Deformational Plagiocephaly and Lambdoid craniosynostosis are. Using model skulls, Dr. Perlyn explains this common pediatric craniofacial challenge.

More to Come…

admin — Thu, 30 May 2013 09:55:49 +0000

We’re just getting started. Keep an eye on this page for more useful information about positional plagiocephaly and flat head syndrome, particularly how to prevent it.