Q How can the Infant Head Bed™ help my baby?
AThe Infant Head Bed is designed to aid in the prevention of deformational plagiocephaly by helping parents to position
their baby's head so as to relieve prolonged pressure on the bones of the skull.
Q Is the Infant Head Bed safe?
AThe Infant Head Bed can be safely used as long as it is used correctly. It should be used only as directed. It should not
be used for any infant over five months of age or for any infant that can roll over from back to front, as this may present a
suffocation hazard.
Q How can I know if my baby needs to see a doctor?
A If your baby has a head shape that looks abnormal to you, ask your pediatrician or a craniofacial plastic surgeon about
your concerns.
Q Can the Infant Head Bed help my baby if her head is already flat?
A In mild cases of deformational plagiocephaly, there may be some benefit from use of the Infant Head Bed. Typically,
however, The Infant Head Bed is intended to aid in the prevention of deformational plagiocephaly. If your baby has a
head shape that looks abnormal to you, ask your pediatrician or a craniofacial plastic surgeon about your concerns.
Q Where can I buy the Infant Head Bed?
A The Infant Head Bed can be purchased on line at www.infantheadbed.com or by calling 801-571-2020.
Q What is plaigocephaly?
A Plagiocephaly is a medical word that literally means “flat head”. It refers to head shape that is abnormal in any way.
Q Is plagiocephaly dangerous?
A Generally speaking, mild plagiocephaly is not dangerous for children. Severe cases can lead to visual and dental or jaw
issues. There is little evidence that mild deformational plagiocephaly has any negative effect on brain development.
Q What causes plagiocephaly?
A Abnormal head shape is caused by one of two general problems: Problems with growth from premature closure of the
growth centers of the skull (craniosynostosis), or from deforming pressure on the skull causing it to mold into an
abnormal shape (deformational plagiocephaly).
Q What is the best age for the Infant Head Bed or for helmet therapy?
A The Infant Head Bed is intended for use in babies under 5 months of age. If a baby can roll over from back to front,
The Infant Head Bed should not be used. Helmet therapy is best completed before one year of age. The earlier helmet
therapy is started, the more effective it will be, and the shorter it will be required.
Q When should I consider helmet therapy?
A Moderate to severe cases of deformational plagiocephaly should be treated with helmet therapy. If your baby has a
head shape that looks abnormal to you, ask your pediatrician or a craniofacial plastic surgeon about your concerns.
Q How does a helmet work?
A A cranial helmet is used to reshape the skull in cases of deformational plagiocephaly. Helmets are custom made for
each infant and work either by applying gentle pressure to the cranium to help round out the shape or by providing a
round shape for the head to grow into.
Q How can I find a doctor for helmet therapy?
A A craniofacial plastic surgeon can be found by contacting your nearest children's hospital or the American
Craniofacial/Cleft Palate Association (ACPA) at www.acpa-cpf.org.
Q What is torticollis?
A Torticollis is a condition of the neck in which the muscles are tighter on one side than the other. This creates a situation
in which the baby prefers to turn the neck to one side more than the other. Torticollis can lead to plagiocephaly by
making the baby more likely to lie in one position. This constant pressure can lead to flattening of the soft bones of
the skull.
Q What is craniosynostosis?
A Craniosynostosis is a condition in which the growth centers of the skull are abnormal leading to abnormal growth of
the skull bones. This is a problem that usually requires surgery to correct. A craniofacial plastic surgeon or a pediatric
neurosurgeon can make the diagnosis and recommend treatment.