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.

Factors like sleeping on the back, time spent in car seats, and limited tummy time contribute to this condition. Congenital Plagiocephaly (Craniosynostosis) This type is rare , affecting 1 in ...

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 ...