Baby Head Rest

Details:- Plagiocephaly, or flat-head syndrome, occurs in newborns and young babies   when the back or sides of the head become flat or mis-shapen due to prolonged  pressure from flat surfaces like cot mattresses on the skull while baby is   asleep, or on their back.- Made from shape memory foam with a soft cotton cover, the Baby-Head-Rest has  been developed in Australia in conjunction with health-care professionals.   It provides gentle support for baby’s head, eliminating the pressure of flat   surfaces, and allows natural head movements in babies 0-4 months of age.- If left on their back for lengthy periods such as during sleep, infants have   a greater risk of developing plagiocephaly. The deformity generally develops   by two months of age. If a flat spot is noticed within four months of birth,   the Baby-Head-Rest may stop it from worsening and can often correct the  condition.- The Baby-Head-Rest is not a pillow and does not lift baby’s head. Using the  Baby-Head-Rest from day one can dramatically reduce the risk of baby   developing Plagiocephaly and the need for corrective helmet therapy   treatments.- While it is still uncertain if Plagiocephaly affects the functioning of  the, brain, it is known to severely affect the physical appearance of a   child’s head.- Wearing a specially-made helmet for 22 hours a day can mould the head back   into a rounded shape and reverse the effects of plagiocephaly.- Alternatively, parents can take preventative action by using the   Baby-Head-Rest during infant’s sleep, or any other time they are on their   back, eg. In car seats, on change tables or even playing on the floor.- The Baby-Head-Rest is recommended for use from birth to 4 months though  can be used up until baby can roll.- Other steps which can prevent the onset of flat-head include changing the   baby’s head position each time they are put to sleep and placing the baby   on their stomach during play time.