How Can You Help Prevent Flat Spots On the Back of Your Baby’s Head? Treating Flat Head Syndrome With Repositioning . Repositioning is when parents encourage their baby to lie differently so a certain ...

Flat head syndrome, known as plagiocephaly, occurs when a flat spot develops on the back or side of a baby’s head. It’s more of a cosmetic issue than a medical one. But, early diagnosis is better.

Flatback syndrome is where the spine loses its natural curvature and becomes flat over time. Symptoms include a forward-leaning posture and an inability to stand up straight.

Out of the 440 infants between seven to 12 weeks of age examined by researchers, 46.6 percent had a flat spot on their head. Overall, 78.3 percent had a mild form of positional plagiocephaly.

Chrissy Teigen took to Twitter last night to wish her son Miles a "Happy Graduation" after he spent 3 months wearing a helmet for medical reasons.

Topping the list of rules for new parents is that you should always put babies to sleep on their back, on a firm, flat surface, free of soft bedding, pillows, or padding.. That advice saves lives ...