For over 22 years, Cranial Centers of New Jersey has had the privilege of helping more than 10,000 infants with flat head syndrome through cranial therapy. These tiny patients come to us with head shapes affected by positional plagiocephaly, but they leave with smiles, joy, and perfectly rounded heads. One of our favorite moments at Cranial Center is taking graduation…
Congratulations, you’ve made it through cranial helmet treatment for your baby’s plagiocephaly or brachycephaly! Watching their head shape transform and achieve symmetry is incredibly rewarding. However, removing the helmet continues your child’s cranial reshaping journey. Ongoing monitoring and care can help ensure their new head shape remains stable as they continue growing. Here’s what to expect in the post-helmet treatment stage.…
As an employee working at Cranial Center in New Jersey, watching an infant undergo treatment for positional plagiocephaly, commonly known as flat head syndrome, offers a profound insight into the challenges and triumphs faced by families dealing with this condition. Observing one family’s journey as they navigated the complexities of diagnosing and treating their baby’s plagiocephaly with the use of…
As a new parent, learning that your infant needs to wear a cranial helmet can be overwhelming. Cranial helmets, also known as cranial orthoses, are used to correct conditions like deformational plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and scaphocephaly. These conditions can cause a baby’s head to develop an asymmetrical shape due to external pressures on the skull. While cranial helmets are highly effective…
At the Cranial Center, graduation day is a moment of immense joy and celebration. It’s the day when an infant no longer needs to wear a cranial helmet because their condition has been successfully treated. Seeing the smiles on the faces of the families and knowing that we have helped their little ones achieve a healthier future fills us with…
The 13th Annual Gala is hosted by the NJ Craniofacial Center (501c3), to help raise money for to provide continued treatment and services to the children and families in need around the world. Our gala will take place on Tuesday May 21, 2024, 6:00PM, at The Park Savoy Estate. Our theme this year is bow ties and tiaras! We will…
One of the most effective strategies to prevent abnormal head shapes in children is to incorporate and master Tummy Time activities when you bring your newborn home. Tummy Time is crucial for an infant’s growth, with the initial three to four months being particularly vital for developing the muscles and coordination needed for future physical milestones like rolling and crawling.…
Understanding STARband Cranial Helmets: A Guide for Parents Every parent wants to make informed and effective choices regarding their children’s health. If your pediatrician has mentioned cranial helmets, specifically the STARband helmet, here’s what you need to know about their role in shaping your infant’s future. The Need for Cranial Helmets Infants spend a significant amount of time on their…