Since the American Academy of Pediatrics' Back to Sleep Campaign, the incidence of positional plagiocephaly has increased dramatically with a concurrent rise in the incidence of torticollis.

Plagiocephaly, or flat head syndrome, is a flattening of the head caused by external pressure. It's a surprisingly common condition that affects 16 in every 1,000 babies and has increased following ...

Deep sedation or chemical paralysis prevents the infant moving and spontaneously repositioning, thus worsening the plagiocephaly. To avoid this, consider alternating positions, rotating the head ...

The doctors there diagnosed him with moderate plagiocephaly, suggesting it might eventually impact his sleep and bite, and recommended a baby helmet to round out his head. "We were very skeptical.