In many cases, a flat spot on a baby's head will round out on its own around 6 months of age, as he starts crawling and sitting up.  But to be safe, if you see a flattening of your baby's head at any time, don't wait – talk with his doctor immediately.   If you do need to take steps to correct the condition, the younger your baby is, the easier it will be.

Torticollis occurs when a tight or shortened muscle on one side of the neck causes the chin to tilt to the other side. Premature babies are especially prone to torticollis. Babies with torticollis can also develop a flat spot on their skull because they often sleep with their head turned to one side.

Positional plagiocephaly is the most common form of plagiocephaly. It occurs when a baby's head develops a flat spot due to pressure on that area. Babies are vulnerable because their skull is soft and pliable when they're born.  Positional plagiocephaly typically develops after birth when babies spend time in a position that puts pressure on one part of the skull, such as the spot where their head presses against the mattress.   Your Sunshine P&O Orthotist will measure your baby’s head with our newest 3D scanner, in a simple, pain-free, short procedure and fit your baby with the most efficient helmet for his needs.

Plagiocephaly is a condition that causes a baby's head to have a flat spot (flat head syndrome) or be misshapen.