Links

Some additional useful information links

Report from Alder Hey Children's Hospital on SleepCurve

Report documenting changes in head-shape associated with use of the SleepCurve Baby Mattress for the management of positional plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome).

SleepCurve Baby Mattresses

SleepCurve has a range of mattresses specifically designed to prevent Flat Head Syndrome. They have also been proven as an effective treatment of Flat Head Syndrome for babies up to 1 year old.

Plagiocephaly - Wikipedia

General information on plagiocephaly and the treatment options.

NHS

General information on Plagiocephaly / Flat Head Syndrome but not very detailed.

Daily Mail

Report on Canadian study into Flat Head Syndrome.

Torticollis in Babies

Torticollis is also called Wry Neck – Wry meaning Stiff. It is a common condition in new born babies and can be the cause of Flat Head Syndrome. This website provides information about the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of Torticollis in babies.

Pedriatrics Journal Report on the Incidence Positional Plagiocephaly

Abstract of study to estimate the incidence of positional plagiocephaly in infants 7 to 12 weeks of age who attend the 2-month well-child clinic in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

National Childbirth Trust

Good general information about Flat Head Syndrome.

Old Hall Clinic

The Old Hall Clinic in Gatley, Manchester, is an alternative therapy clinic offering specialist medical and therapeutic treatments including treatments by the internationally-renowned paediatric and cranial osteopath, Philip Owen.

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