The Noggin' Doctor's Blog

Are there cognitive, functional, or aesthetic consequences of plagiocephaly and torticollis? NO!

I am frequently asked by parents and clinicians alike about the role of helmet therapy to correct facial asymmetry. Conceptually, it...

Let's talk about CMT.

Flat head syndrome, or positional plagiocephaly, occurs when a baby consistently rests their head in the same position, leading to a flatten

For those of you who follow my Facebook group, you know I have very limited tolerance for unscientific or unfounded thought in this area....

In 2011, I wrote a 2-part series for the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery in which I collated all of the previously reported risk factors...

If you are wondering if your infant has torticollis, the main cause of head flattening, it is pretty easy to assess yourself. For an...

This is how flattening occurs. It has nothing to do with a "soft" head or that the bones are malleable. It is exclusively a result of...

A recurring question I am asked is how head asymmetry looks in an older child or an adult. My answer to this question is always, "How...

This is a study that I wanted to do in our research group for years. It dispels the commonly held myth that a small or closed anterior...

We have had a few folks commenting about the PN and safe sleep. This is a good summary of the AAP GUIDELINES and covers each category....