08 September 2008
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Flat Head Campaign
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Local Parent Joins Facebook
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Bracknell Standard Joins Campaign
The Bracknell Forest Standard newspaper featured Lucy's story about her daughter Izzy and our campaign.

2-Ten FM Joins Campaign
2-Ten FM Radio broadcasted an interview with Local Parent on Thurs 3rd April every 30 mins from 6am - 9am.

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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.
Spread The Word

Flat Head Syndrome is an easily preventable condition. Please help us to spread the word by telling everyone you know that is expecting or has a baby that babies should SLEEP on the BACK, PLAY on the TUMMY to PREVENT FLAT HEADS.

We have put together a number of items that you are free to use to help spread the word; an A4 poster for notice boards and web banners and towers for websites.

If you support the campaign and are helping spread the word, please email flathead@localparent.co.uk and we will add your business to our list of Flat Head Campaign Supporters (coming soon).

A4 Poster

Please download and print this A4 poster and put it up on your notice board or even hand it out to parents. It includes the 7 steps that can help prevent Flat Head Syndrome.

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Web Adverts

If you have a website we have some great adverts that you can use to help spread the word. All the images are held are on our server so all you have to do is copy and paste the code.

Banner (Size: 468 x 60)

Banner (Size: 120 x 600)

Banner (Size: 120 x 240)



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