The most common cause for babies wearing helmets is to treat the positional plagiocephaly which is also commonly known as flat-head syndrome. There are a number of factors that contribute to the positional plagiocephaly. In most cases, issues can be corrected by the time the child reaches 5 years of age.

It is a kind of helmet therapy and a type of treatment prescribed for infants to correct the abnormal shapes of skulls. It is a fact that about 75% of the growth of the brain occurs until the time the baby reaches 2 years of age. To accommodate positive changes in the skull of the baby, they are encouraged to wear helmets. The Baby’s skull will gradually harden and grow together. With the help of these helmets, flat spots that are present on the skull will round out normally.

Not all children with an abnormality in the head shape get positional plagiocephaly and only a small number of them will have craniosynostosis, which is a condition that occurs when the skull bones fuse abnormally. This is the reason why the infant helmet in New Jersey is a popular choice. If this skull condition is not treated with proper care, it can lead to a permanent abnormal skull-shape and hampers brain growth.

When and for How Long Should Babies Wear the Helmet?
If the infant's head shape deformity is the result of their head turning to one-side, physical therapy would be needed and prescribed. When the parents need a helmet, it is custom-made by a certified medical practitioner. In most cases, babies who wear helmets before 6 months of age do great. They work well between 6-9 months and should be considered for about 12 months. These are to be worn for 2-4 months for at least 23 hours a day.

STARscanner helmets in New Jersey is the perfect choice if you want the best value for your money. These helmets are used by leading children’s hospitals and cranial clinics worldwide. The STARscanner provides accurate measurements for the best possible fit of the orthotic helmet and allows for comparison scans which are crucial in tracking the patient’s progress during treatment.

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