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Flat Head Syndrome – Myths Debunked |
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Myth: A helmet is the only treatment.
Helmets are usually an effective treatment for older babies (those past 6 months). The cost of helmet treatment can be quite substantial, as well as the trauma of having to wear the helmet for 18 hours a day over a long period of time. It is possible to prevent and treat Flat Head Syndrome if baby is younger than 4 months. Ensuring baby is not always on his back through a range of activities, and in some cases use of an appropriate head support , can help prevent and treat Flat Head Syndromey, ensuring that baby’s head keeps its rounded shape. Physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths who specialise in treating children can also be of assistance.
Flat Head Syndrome is not caused by sleeping babies on their backs.
Flat Head Syndrome is caused when a newborns’ soft skull comes is subjected to continual pressure from firm surfaces such as cot mattresses and bassinets. Sleeping babies on their backs (which is still recommended) and having them lie for long periods in this position when they are awake, subjects the skull to a lot of pressure in the same spot, which in some cases causes Flat Head Syndrome. The instance of Flat Head Syndromey has risen dramatically over the past 10 years from 1 in 300 to 1 in 10, and this is attributed to the raised awareness of back-sleeping.
Myth: Flat Head Syndrome is only a cosmetic problem.
Until recently, Flat Head Syndrome was thought to be only a cosmetic problem. However recent studies at the Children’s Institute in Seattle have associated the condition with developmental delays. Further research is needed to fully understand the impact of the condition on newborns.
Myth: Flat Head Syndrome is uncommon
1 in 10 Australian newborns will develop Flat Head Syndrome to some degree.
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