Hats Baby Can Prevent Flat Head Syndrome

The use of hat or beanie babies we know turns out to have benefits for your child. In addition to adding a cute appearance, beanie babies could also prevent flat head syndrome (flat head syndrome).

As mentioned by a pediatrician and neonatologist from Colorado, Dr.. Jane Scott that flat head syndrome is a condition that arises due to the position of the head on one side for too long. There are two types of syndromes are included in it, namely plagiocephaly and Torticollis.

"Plagiochepaly is flattening the baby's skull. Occurred due to distortion or uneven asymmetrical skull on one side of the head. This is usually caused by a supine position on one side for too long. While Torticollis is an imbalance in the muscles of the neck. Usually characterized by intermittent pain or continuous spasms of the muscles of the neck, thus pushing the head rotates and tilts forward, backward, or sideways, "he said through a written statement received Liputan6.com, Friday (07/11/2014).

The problem, he said, in addition to making beautiful head shape that is not in the long run. Flat head syndrome can affect the ability of sight, hearing, cognitive and motor delays. Not to mention, plagiocephaly and Torticollis is growing fast. And many babies suffer from this problem at the age of 2 months.

"To prevent this, there needs to be a buffer such as hats skullcaps Tortle created to support the baby's head and neck movement is good, to avoid flat head syndrome. Kupluk was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a medical device that supports health head and neck movement to prevent uneven baby's head, "he said.

Jane says, advisable to use beanie babies Tortle for 8 hours a day in the age range of 0-6 months. This beanie can also be used when the baby is resting in the crib, car seat, stroller, carrier, or swing and in the supervision of parents.

"When using Tortle, place the rolls on the back of the baby's ear, to support the baby's head. Chief should be changed regularly to maintain its position remains perfectly round shape. Made of 95 percent cotton and 5 percent spandex, Tortle lightweight and can be washed by machine, "he explained.