There are quite a few milestones in every child’s life. First steps. First laugh. First time sleeping through the night. But for parents at Cranial Center, there’s another moment etched forever in memory — the day their baby’s helmet came off for good. And that smile. That wide, unconstrained, almost radiant baby smile. It says what no scan or chart…
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.…
The day will come when parents of infants treated for plagiocephaly or brachycephaly with cranial helmets will say goodbye to the helmet. While this is an exciting milestone, it can also bring mixed emotions and require adjustments. Here’s what you can expect as your baby’s helmet therapy ends. The Final Helmet Wearing Days As you near your baby’s scheduled helmet…
This article was written by a parent who didn’t want to be named and wished to share with other parents the discussions and decisions that her family made regarding a cranial helmet. Hmm, this flathead situation with the baby is stressing me out. I’ve read so much conflicting advice online about whether to get a cranial helmet. On one hand,…
Craniosynostosis, a significant neurological condition affecting infants, involves the premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures, which can lead to cosmetic and developmental issues. While surgery is commonly employed to correct this premature fusion, ensuring the skull properly reforms after such intervention is equally crucial. This is where helmet therapy is vital, serving as a critical component of post-surgical…
The clock starts ticking when your little bundle of joy enters the world, launching us into a whirlwind of firsts, fears, and formidable parental decisions. Amidst the cooing and cuddling, a concern may arise—a cranial helmet. This piece isn’t just another dry, fact-laden lecture on infant head shaping. Oh no. This is about the why, woven with the when dipped…
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.…