How can I tell if my baby has plagiocephaly, brachycephaly or scaphocephaly?
When your baby is born, the skull is very soft and malleable to allow for brain growth. It may have an odd shape simply from passing through the birth canal. But by the time your baby reaches 3 months...
View ArticleShould you wait to see if your baby’s head will round out?
Repositioning can be effective for children less than 4 months old. However, due to the dramatic increase in the severity of head shapes, our research hasn’t shown self-correction. The best rule of...
View ArticleHow is torticollis associated with plagiocephaly?
Many babies who are treated for plagiocephaly also have torticollis. You may have noticed it as soon as your baby was born, though it could appear later. The baby’s head may tilt to one side, giving...
View ArticleConference Announcement – Dr. Joan Pinyot will be speaking on plagiocephaly...
Dr. Joan Pinyot, Pediatric Surgeon – Clinic of the Park Saint-Lazarre Beauvais, will be speaking at a conference on Thursday April 6, 2017 at the former Complexe-Sportif B. Saugey – Rue du Stade 38540...
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Convenience Devices
Are Baby Positioning Devices Causing More Harm Than Good? by Tara Held, MSPT I am a pediatric physical therapist with 18 years of experience helping little ones achieve their fullest gross motor...
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Do I have to cut my baby’s hair?
Do I have to cut my baby’s hair and why? Depending on the length and thickness of your baby’s hair, a haircut may be necessary. Because each helmet is custom made for each child, a properly fitting...
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The Time Commitment of DOC Band® Treatment – A Mother’s Perspective
I was working for Cranial Technologies when I became pregnant with my first son, James. Before starting as a baby imaging specialist, I would not have known a thing about plagiocephaly or...
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Does a DOC Band Impact a Baby’s Daily Routine?
A great fit ensures minimal discomfort. Fit, Movement and Comfort – the DOC Band For most babies, the DOC band does not affect their daily routine at all. Each band is designed and manufactured...
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My Very Own Band Baby
As a clinician with Cranial Technologies the first thing I looked at when my second daughter Cora was born was the shape of her head. It was perfect, at first. She was a large baby (10 lbs 13 oz),...
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What happens if my baby doesn’t wear the DOC® Band for 23 hours a day?
For best results, the DOC Band should be worn 23 hours a day. The DOC-band can only correct a child’s head shape if it is worn 23 hours out of the day. To be effective, it must be on as much as...
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