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.
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.
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.