Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) affects infants. Pediatricians continue to see a rise in cases across the U.S. Since 1992, referrals for infants with Plagiocephaly have increased markedly and continue to rise. This increase coincides with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation to avoid the prone sleeping position.
Source: Pediatrics 1996; 97:877-885.
Warning Signs for Parents that their infant may have Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome):
? Flatness on one side of the head with fullness on the opposite
? Flatness in the back of the head
? Irregular, unbalanced head shape
? Uneven cheeks, ears or eyes
? Source: Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Questions for Parents to Ask Pediatricians:
? Why does my child tilt his or her head?
? Why does my child have a flat spot?
? Why does my child have uneven eyes, ears or cheeks?
? What can we do about this?
Source: Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
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