Baby Flat Head (Positional Plagiocephaly) What is it?

During the first few months of life, a newborn’s skull is soft and flexible. Positional plagiocephaly is a flattened spot on the skull that can occur if your baby looks to one side more than the other. The constant pressure on one side of the head can cause a flattened spot that worsens over time as the baby more easily rests on the flat spot. It is important to note that plagiocephaly has not been shown to affect brain development, but can alter the shape and look of your baby’s face and head.

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Since the 1994 Back-to-Sleep campaign was initiated, the rate of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has decreased by 50% (1). It is not surprising that since then we have also seen an increase in the prevalence of plagio- and brachiocephaly (flat head syndrome).

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