How to Prevent Your Baby from Developing Plagiocephaly
Plagiocephaly or flat head syndrome in babies is a growing concern today. Many babies tend to develop flat heads during their initial months of birth. This article tells you about plagiocephaly and methods to prevent it. A new born baby has a soft and delicate head due to which it tends to develop a deformity because of continuous pressure. The deformity usually occurs as a flat spot on the baby's head. Development of such a deformity in new born babies is known as plagiocephaly or flat head syndrome. This syndrome is usually seen when babies spend more time lying down in one position for a long time which results in continuous exertion of pressure on that particular area, ultimately resulting in a flat spot. A flat head can also be a result of pressure exerted on the baby's head during its passage from the birth canal during vaginal delivery. Such deformities tend to rectify within six weeks after birth. Increased incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) lead to ...