Neck Support Pillow Infant Head Positioner

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Front baby carriers and slings are effective tools to help alleviate pressure and causing your baby to move its body to different stances. It is recommended to change the positions of these carriers so the baby will look in different directions. When good head control is secured, the baby can be positioned facing away from the parent in the carrier. Also, a good idea is to carry your child in your arms as often as possible. Your baby prefers to look over the shoulder at you. Their eyes don’t follow you because that would require turning their head. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that parents and caregivers do not use infant head shaping pillows intended to change an infant’s head shape or symmetry or claim to prevent or treat any medical condition. The FDA is not aware of any demonstrated benefit with the use of infant head shaping pillows for any medical purpose. The use of head shaping pillows can create an unsafe sleep environment for infants and may contribute to the risk of suffocation and death. If kids still don’t respond to treatment, pediatricians refer them to the eye doctor for a visual exam. Some babies may tilt their heads to see better because their eyes are crossed, a condition called strabismus .

Vary your baby's crib position. Take note of how you lay your baby down in the crib. Always position your baby in the right way to encourage turning the head to the side that has not flattened. I can strongly recommend a SleepCurve mattress to support your baby’s head and minimise the likelihood of Plagiocephaly.However, if you can adjust their head position without causing wakefulness, you can attempt repositioning. There are theories as to the exact cause of torticollis after birth. It may be caused by the infant spending too much time with its head turned in a particular direction. There are theories that plagiocephaly can cause this as well. The development of the baby in the early months of its life are crucial. Torticollis can impact a baby’s vision, ability to eat properly, and motor skills both fine and gross. Example of distortion of development include decrease in head control, restricted reaching on the affected side, delayed sitting and walking, crawling imbalance, and other problems. The FDA has cleared caps, helmets or head bands for use as cranial orthosis devices intended to improve cranial symmetry or shape in infants and toddlers from 3 to 18 months of age, with moderate to severe non-synostotic positional plagiocephaly. Some cranial orthosis devices are also intended for adjunctive use for infants from 3 to 18 months of age whose synostosis has been surgically corrected, but who still have moderate-to-severe non-synostotic positional plagiocephaly.

But when it comes to your newborn, his message is clear: “If you have concerns, talk to your pediatrician sooner rather than later.” Pillows are not safe for babies. You should avoid using a pillow when laying your baby down for a rest, as it can increase the risk of sudden death during infancy. Experts recommend that parents wait to introduce their baby to a pillow until they're over two years old. At this age, the toddler is no longer sleeping in a crib, and they can fully move and flip over without help. Use your baby’s appetite as an incentive. Offer the bottle or your breast in a way that gets them to turn away from the favored side. Improve awareness and understanding among your colleagues and care communities regarding a safe sleep environment for infants, and etiologies and associated management options for flat head syndrome. If you notice signs that look like your baby might have torticollis, set up an exam with your doctor.Repositioning devices and pillows marketed for use in cribs or bassinets require constant supervision and are generally not recommended. These devices have limited effectiveness and may pose safety risks. Consult with a healthcare professional, such as a pediatrician or pediatric physical therapist, for guidance specific to your baby's condition. For an infant between four and 12 months old especially, additional items like a pillow on their bed can increase the risk of death. To sleep, place your baby on a firm mattress without pillows. If an infant in your care experiences an injury or adverse event when using a head shaping pillow, we encourage you to report it to the FDA and the manufacturer. Your report, along with information from other sources, can help the FDA identify and better understand the risks associated with medical devices. If your child develops acquired torticollis, the typical course of treatment is to apply heat and use massage and stretching to ease the pain. Botox injections are also an option for older children with severe torticollis. Your pediatrician can refer you to a neurologist or orthopedist for more treatment.

Do not use infant head shaping pillows due to the risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), inclusive of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and suffocation and death.Discourage the use of infant head shaping pillows. Review this safety communication with your colleagues, care teams, parents, and caregivers who recommend, use, or may use infant head shaping pillows. Place toys so that your baby is forced to look both ways. Those with sounds and lights are really good at drawing their attention. Babies can also develop the condition after birth. Then it’s called “acquired,” rather than congenital. Acquired torticollis may be linked to other, more serious medical issues. What Causes It?