Infant sleep position impacts the development of head shape. Changes in infant sleep position, specifically the movement toward supine sleep, have led to a redefinition of normal head shape for ...
Limit prone positioning if the infant is dolichocephalic. The dolichocephalic head shape (Fig 4) interferes with the development of midline positioning and head control, causing a persistent ...
We studied patterns of head and somatic growth (height-ht, weight-wt and head circumference-OFC) in 30 infants with CHD. Infants referred in the first 3 mos of life for CHD requiring chronic ...
An expert has explained why you should never kiss a newborn baby on its head, saying there is a serious risk of infection. Dr Karan Raj, an NHS surgeon, recently made a TikTok warning people of ...
But never fear: You don't have to go to extraordinary lengths to protect your baby's soft spots. Just support their head and keep it from getting bumped, like you normally do. Here's what you need ...
Chemical changes happen that temporarily disrupt normal brain function. An infant or toddler's head is large compared to their body. This makes them top-heavy, so they are more likely than older ...
Some people should always seek medical advice after a head injury because they are at greater risk. See the FAQ’s for more detail. First aid for a baby or child with a head injury: video Watch how to ...