{"id":4442,"date":"2023-08-30T11:30:44","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T11:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casualplay.com\/blog\/take-care-of-your-babys-head-prevent-and-combat-plagiocephaly\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:19:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T11:19:23","slug":"take-care-of-your-babys-head-prevent-and-combat-plagiocephaly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casualplay.com\/en\/blog\/take-care-of-your-babys-head-prevent-and-combat-plagiocephaly\/","title":{"rendered":"Take care of your baby’s head: Prevent and combat plagiocephaly"},"content":{"rendered":"

When a baby arrives, especially when it’s the first, the search for information and preparations seem to be endless. One of the most common concerns is the health and well-being of the baby, and that includes aspects that you may not have even considered. Today, we want to talk about plagiocephaly in babies, its causes and, most importantly, how to prevent it. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

What is plagiocephaly?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plagiocephaly, also known as flat head, is a condition in which a baby’s head has a flattened shape on one side or back. This condition can be caused by a variety of reasons, but one of the most common is the position in which the baby spends most of his or her time, especially when lying down. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Beyond the aesthetic issue, plagiocephaly can cause problems in motor development, vision and hearing, and even dental health.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Tips to prevent plagiocephaly:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n