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A Guide to Preventing and Correcting Flat Head in Babies (Ft. Brooke Boruff)
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Flat head syndrome affects 40% of babies. And while it's a very common issue, many parents often aren't educated about the problem until their child is diagnosed with it.
Pediatricians often tell parents to "just do more tummy time" or are referred for a helmet.
But what else can be done to address flat head or torticollis? That's what this episode explores.
Jordan talks with occupational therapist Brooke Boruff about simple steps you can take to help prevent and correct flat head syndrome.
Whether you're a parent whose child has been diagnosed with flat head or you're expecting and want to know what you can do to prevent this issue, consider this episode your guide.
Tune in to learn:
- What flat head syndrome is and how it's linked to torticollis
- Why flat head is so common
- Risk factors for developing flat head
- How to detect torticollis
- Why tummy time is that not enough to correct flat head syndrome
- How head shape can affect movement and mobility
- Ways to help correct head shape before using a helmet
Want to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:
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Manage episode 443172706 series 2650280
Flat head syndrome affects 40% of babies. And while it's a very common issue, many parents often aren't educated about the problem until their child is diagnosed with it.
Pediatricians often tell parents to "just do more tummy time" or are referred for a helmet.
But what else can be done to address flat head or torticollis? That's what this episode explores.
Jordan talks with occupational therapist Brooke Boruff about simple steps you can take to help prevent and correct flat head syndrome.
Whether you're a parent whose child has been diagnosed with flat head or you're expecting and want to know what you can do to prevent this issue, consider this episode your guide.
Tune in to learn:
- What flat head syndrome is and how it's linked to torticollis
- Why flat head is so common
- Risk factors for developing flat head
- How to detect torticollis
- Why tummy time is that not enough to correct flat head syndrome
- How head shape can affect movement and mobility
- Ways to help correct head shape before using a helmet
Want to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:
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