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Safe sleeping does lead to more flat baby heads
By Joanna Harvey on 08/04/2011 16:07:20
UK experts confirm that lying babies on their backs increases likelihood of flat head syndrome
with flattened heads, known as plagiocephaly.Researchers now suggest that half of all babies under a year old are affected in some way. But it is hard to get a true estimate, according to experts at Great Ormond Street hospital.“It is very difficult to get
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Nurse invents special ‘butterfly’ pillow to aid premature babies
By Sophie Westnedge on 18/04/2012 09:50:15
Pillow designed by nurse from Liverpool is to be used throughout Europe in the care of premature babies
to make premature and sick infants more comfortable, to help keep their airways open and to prevent the condition head flattening which babies can develop through lying in the same position for too long, reports The Liverpool Echo.“It’s all about nurturing
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What is Plagiocephaly?
By Louise Rogers on 12/02/2008 01:37:59
'Flat head syndrome' is more common that you might imagine, but what is it and what does it mean for the health of your baby?
What is Plagiocephaly? Plagiocephaly is a partial, asymmetric flattening of the back of the head, which gives the head a distorted look. It occurs when the bones of the skull become misaligned. It can cause a misalignment of the ears and eyes
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What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
By ThinkBaby on 16/10/2007 10:07:47
Exposure to alcohol during pregnancy can cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - find out more about the causes, symptoms and treatment here
include:Heart defectsMental retardation and delayed development leading to learning difficultiesFacial deformities and distinguishing characteristics which may include a flattened midface, a thin upper lip, flattened skin between the nose and upper lip
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