Baby helmet

I get questions about Liv’s cranial band every day over on Instagram and I thought it might be helpful to write a post answering all of the most common questions. I know I went straight to Google when I realized she might need a helmet and it was hard to find all the answers to my questions. Please

We've outlined everything parents need to know about baby helmets — what they're used for, how to use one, if they're comfortable, and more.

Helmet therapy for babies is recommended to correct the shape of their head. The routine newborn visit includes the assessment of the head circumference and shape. Pediatricians may suggest helmet therapy if your baby has a large flat spot that is not changing by the age of four months.

My daughter had flat head syndrome and as a result, she started developing a flat head. We avoided using a baby helmet with her and here's what we did.

Did you find out your baby might need a helmet? Are you feeling stressed out and worried? I had 2 babies that needed helmets and have 13 things you need to know. This post will answer all your questions (including cost) and make the process so much easier!

Cranial Helmet Questions Answered by Mom

Babies with helmets are not an everyday sight, and much less so when those helmets are painted with cute or beautiful designs. But that's exactly what artist Paula Strawn does – she paints cute designs onto helmets used to correct plagioencephaly. Plagioencephaly, or flat-head syndrome, is a condition in which the back of babies' head become flat either due to pressure in the womb, a difficult birth or because they lie on their backs too much.

Story about how changing my perspective on my daughter's need for a helmet completely changed my experience.

As a parent, having a baby wear a helmet can be a difficult process. As a mother, I found that I carried most of the burden, a burden I'm only now grateful for.

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