There are sleeping systems and pillows on the market which may provide benefits but only up to the ages of 4 to 5 months, before your baby starts to roll over.
None are currently recommended by the NHS and the NHS website mirrors the advice of the Lullaby Trust which is a useful resource for general guidance on safe sleeping.
It is important to note that none of the sleeping systems products are designed to a specific infant head shape, instead using a generic ‘average’ shape and once in use their effects are rarely monitored by a clinical professional.
From 4 months and up to 14 months of age, the best way to correct head shape difference is through cranial remoulding.
Using cranial remoulding, your child will be under the care of a qualified cranial specialist who will prescribe a helmet, made specifically for your child to ensure optimum outcomes.
Early assessment can help identify conditions such as plagiocephaly and other more challenging conditions such as craniosynostosis.
None are currently recommended by the NHS and the NHS website mirrors the advice of the Lullaby Trust which is a useful resource for general guidance on safe sleeping.
It is important to note that none of the sleeping systems products are designed to a specific infant head shape, instead using a generic ‘average’ shape and once in use their effects are rarely monitored by a clinical professional.
From 4 months and up to 14 months of age, the best way to correct head shape difference is through cranial remoulding.
Using cranial remoulding, your child will be under the care of a qualified cranial specialist who will prescribe a helmet, made specifically for your child to ensure optimum outcomes.
Early assessment can help identify conditions such as plagiocephaly and other more challenging conditions such as craniosynostosis.
