Prevention methods include carrying the infant and giving the infant time to play on their stomach (tummy time), which may prevent the baby from progressing into moderate or severe<unk> . Letting babies crawl may also prove to be crucial in preventing<unk>  as it strengthens babies' spine and neck muscles. Crawling also boosts gross and fine motor skills (large and refined movements), balance, hand-eye-coordination and overall strength. In addition, specialized mattresses are available to prevent<unk> . The design of these mattresses is characterized by an ergonomic design that reduces pressure on the baby's head. It is very important that these mattresses are certified to guarantee their effectiveness.
Plagiocephaly
Trigonocephaly
Otocephaly
Cebocephaly
Oxycephaly
Dolichocephaly
Scaphocephaly
Colpocephaly