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Flat Head Syndrome is thought to affect up to 50% of babies, yet it is an easily preventable condition. Local Parent has launched an awareness campaign to help educate parents in how to prevent this condition happening to their little ones. Have you, or someone you know, suffered from this condition? Do you want to help prevent this happening to others? Work with us and help Spread the Word...

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7 Steps to help prevent Flat Heads
1. When they are sleeping, lift and turn your baby’s head to the side on alternate sides each day. It may be helpful to place a thin wedge under one shoulder, or a rolled-up towel under the mattress (NB, if your baby is beginning to roll over, do not use any props or wedges that could cause entanglement or suffocation).
2. Avoid putting mobiles and toys directly above your baby’s head, instead place them to each side to encourage head rotation.
3. When supervised, lay your baby on each side alternately for short periods, and on their tummy for a few minutes at a time.
4. When feeding, alternate the side you hold your baby to encourage head rotation in both directions.
5. Stand to the side when changing nappies as your baby will turn to look at you. Alternate sides at each nappy change.
6. Keep the amount of time your baby spends in a car seat to a minimum. Where possible use a baby carrier or sling to keep the pressure off the head.
7. Use a pillow or cushion under your baby’s head and shoulders for supervised play on their backs. Specialist pillows and mattresses have been developed for sleeping that can also be used in buggies and prams.
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29-03-2008 4:40 PM 
Local Parent is pleased to announce that this forum will be monitored by our Flat Head Syndrome advisors Madeleine and Lucy.

Madeleine is a Craniosacral Therapist with experience of treating babies and children with misshapen heads.

Lucy’s daughter Izzy was fitted with a special helmet for six months which only came about due to Lucy’s persistent demand for treatment for Izzy’s misshapen head. You can read Lucy & Izzy’s story in our online magazine. Click here for the Reading magazine or here for the Guildford magazine.

Both Madeleine and Lucy will be keeping an eye on your posts offering advice where possible. Madeline and Lucy are easily identifiable by their “Local Parent Advisor” avatar.

Finally, spread the word, SLEEP on the BACK, PLAY on the TUMMY, PREVENT FLAT HEADS.

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Please note that Madeleine and Lucy are providing support in good faith and that you should raise any concerns you have about your child with your health visitor or GP. Madeleine and Lucy are independent advisors and their comments and views are not necessarily shared by Local Parent.
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