Neck Support Pillow Infant Head Positioner

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If a parent or caregiver reports a problem with an infant head shaping pillow, advise them to discontinue its use and report it to the FDA and the manufacturer. Prompt reporting of problems can help the FDA identify and better understand the risks associated with medical devices. Repositioning devices and pillows marketed for use in cribs or bassinets require constant supervision and are generally not recommended. These devices have limited effectiveness and may pose safety risks. Consult with a healthcare professional, such as a pediatrician or pediatric physical therapist, for guidance specific to your baby's condition.

If the pain does not ease with ibuprofen, the doctor may prescribe a medicine to relax the muscle for a few days. Kids can develop torticollis (tor-tuh-KOL-is) for different reasons. The most common causes aren't serious. But sometimes a child with torticollis should see the doctor right away. What Causes Torticollis? Vary your baby's crib position. Take note of how you lay your baby down in the crib. Always position your baby in the right way to encourage turning the head to the side that has not flattened. I can strongly recommend a SleepCurve mattress to support your baby’s head and minimise the likelihood of Plagiocephaly.Appropriate tummy time is also important. Several times a day, when babies are awake, put them on their bellies for 20 minutes, Dr. Burke advises. This encourages them to turn their heads from side to side, push up on their arms and increase their muscle tone. When your baby has torticollis, this ropy muscle is shortened on one side. Why does the muscle become shortened? Your baby might have been cramped in the womb or may have been in an abnormal position, such as a breech position. That can put extra pressure on one side of your infant’s head, which can cause the SCM to tighten. Your baby works hard to turn toward you, struggles to turn their head all the way, and becomes upset because the movement is hard.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that parents and caregivers do not use infant head shaping pillows intended to change an infant’s head shape or symmetry or claim to prevent or treat any medical condition. The FDA is not aware of any demonstrated benefit with the use of infant head shaping pillows for any medical purpose. The use of head shaping pillows can create an unsafe sleep environment for infants and may contribute to the risk of suffocation and death.Front baby carriers and slings are effective tools to help alleviate pressure and causing your baby to move its body to different stances. It is recommended to change the positions of these carriers so the baby will look in different directions. When good head control is secured, the baby can be positioned facing away from the parent in the carrier. Also, a good idea is to carry your child in your arms as often as possible. Torticollis from an infection might need antibiotics to get better. If your child has a fever with torticollis, call your doctor. Babies can also develop the condition after birth. Then it’s called “acquired,” rather than congenital. Acquired torticollis may be linked to other, more serious medical issues. What Causes It?