Cranial Remolding Helmets
Occasionally babies are born with or develop flat spots on the back of their heads, a condition called plagiocephaly. Some causes of this are in utero positioning or neck tightness (torticollis) that prevents babies from turning their head to both sides equally. A cranial remolding helmet can help correct head shape through directed growth. Babies’ heads are growing and changing most rapidly between 4-6 months of age, the optimal time for them to be fit with a helmet. There is still head growth until 18 months, and many babies will have successful outcomes when they are fit with a helmet after 6 months of age. If you are concerned about your babies head shape, please contact our office for a free evaluation, no doctor’s referral is needed.
Types of Cranial Helmets
There are many different styles and brands of cranial helmets to treat plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis, and each has its own unique benefits. We’re proud to offer a variety of options so we can find the best fit for your baby. At your evaluation, we’ll go over the different helmet types together and recommend the one that best fits your baby’s needs, head shape, and treatment goals.
STARband
One of the original cranial remolding helmets. It features a thick inner foam liner, making it highly adjustable and able to accommodate a wide variety of head shapes.