Head growth of the fetus and infant is largely determined by brain growth. The brain reaches 90% of adult size by 1 year of age; it is 95% of its ultimate adult size by 6 years of age and growth is ...

Have you noticed a flattening or change in your baby’s head shape and wondered if it is something to worry about? Many parents notice differences in head shape during the first year of life, ...

SEOUL — In Korea, when a baby sleeps soundly, whether lying flat or with their head turned to one side, parents don’t just admire the peaceful sight. They have a task at hand: gently repositioning the ...

Two reports from China prompted me to revisit head binding — intentionally molding babies’ heads into strange shapes. (See my blog post from June 13, 2016, Honey, I Squished the Kids’ Heads!) Known to ...

There’s never a dull moment during the first year of parenthood. One minute you’re celebrating a joyous milestone; the next, you’re in the doctor’s office learning about flat head syndrome. Although ...

Parents of brachycephalic infants who are concerned about their infant's head shape should be counseled and reassured that it is normal and that no treatment is necessary. Prevention measures should ...