The Story and the Science
Behind The Perfect Noggin
The Perfect Noggin was created in Boston, at a prestigious Harvard-affiliated pediatric hospital. The initial design was a custom-molded foam block called the “cup”, which was the subject of the first study cited below. While the cup was very effective in promoting normal head shape and contour, it required weekly contouring by a licensed orthotist and the travel and time required became very burdensome for many families. Our team sought to develop a more user-friendly infant sleep surface for head shaping and the result was the PlagioCradle, the most extensively studied product of its kind.
The PlagioCradle featured a supportive torso system for optimal head-neck-torso alignment and a patented set of removable layers that allowed parents to adjust the fit as their newborn's head grows. For over a decade, the PlagioCradle was successfully used throughout New England, and its effectiveness has been confirmed in multiple peer-reviewed scientific studies.
Building on this legacy, The Perfect Noggin incorporates all the best features of its parent product in an even more ergonomic and streamlined design.
The Perfect Noggin design safely and effectively promotes normal cranial growth and shape in infants.
But don’t take our word for it—let the research, results, and countless happy families convince you. The world's only adjustable, contoured alternative resting surface, The Perfect Noggin is without equal for safety, proven effectiveness, and parent satisfaction.
Rogers GF, Miller J, Mulliken JB. Comparison of a modifiable cranial cup versus repositioning and cervical stretching for the early correction of deformational posterior plagiocephaly. Plast Reconstr. Surg. 2008 Mar;121(3):941-7.
Seruya M, Oh AK, Sauerhammer TM, Taylor JH, Rogers GF. Correction of deformational plagiocephaly in early infancy using the plagiocradle orthotic. J Craniofac Surg. 2013 Mar;24(2):376-9.
DeGrazia M, Giambanco D, Hamn G, Ditzel A, Tucker L, Gauvreau K. Prevention of deformational plagiocephaly in hospitalized infants using a new orthotic device. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2015 Jan-Feb;44(1):28-41.
Knorr A, Gauvreau K, Porter CL, Serino E, DeGrazia M. Use of the Cranial Cup to Correct Positional Head Shape Deformities in Hospitalized Premature Infants. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2016 Jul-Aug;45(4):542-52.
Give Your Baby a Head Start
on Healthy Development
The Perfect Noggin is a specially designed infant sleep surface that gently supports natural head shape and helps reduce the risk of flat head syndrome. Created by a pediatric craniofacial surgeon, it’s an effective alternative to traditional flat surfaces—safe, comfortable, and clinically informed.
Shop now to get The Perfect Noggin and provide your baby with the support they need during those critical early months.