Do Helmets Really Help Babies with Flat Head Syndrome? A New Meta-Analysis

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Introduction Flat head syndrome — also called positional cranial deformation or plagiocephaly — is one of the most common conditions in babies. Parents are often advised to start with repositioning or physical therapy, but when is a cranial remolding orthosis (helmet) the better option? A new meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience reviewed […]

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Parents Speak: How Cranial Helmets Impact Families Beyond Head Shape

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Introduction When a baby is diagnosed with flat head syndrome (positional plagiocephaly or brachycephaly), treatment often includes a cranial remolding orthosis (CRO) — commonly called a cranial helmet. Most studies focus on how well helmet therapy corrects head shape. However, a new Mayo Clinic study explored an equally important question: how do parents feel about

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