Can the helmet work as a protector?
The main goal for the helmet is for head shape correction, but it can protect baby’s head also, but do not slam the helmet to the hard surface as it is able to crack
How long is the period that the baby need to wear the helmet?
The length of the treatment Is depends on :
Severity of flathead
Baby’s age
Wearing Compliance
the older and the severe the baby the more time the baby need to use the helmet
How long the baby need to use the helmet I a day?
Using a helmet 23 hours a day is needed to capture baby’s head growth
Does the baby sleep with the helmet on?
Yes, most babies adjust to the helmet quickly in a matter of days. It is highly recommended that a baby wears the helmet on for 23 hours daily.
Will the baby cry when she wears a helmet?
The baby will only feel uncomfortable because they are not used to it.
Adaptation needed for the baby to get used to it.
The time wearing gradually increase day by day
How effective is the cranial remoulding helmet?
The results from the treatment is dependent on several factors:
Helmet wearing compliance
Speed of baby’s growth development
The fontanelle (or commonly termed soft spot) is not closed yet
The golden period for helmet treatment is between 4 to 8 months of age. The natural head growth is rapid in the first 6 months of life.