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View our privacy policyHelmet therapy for baby Magnus’s plagiocephaly
Earlier this year, Maria completed a successful course of treatment for her son Magnus, who began his journey with flat head syndrome also known as positional plagiocephaly in November last year. This condition causes a baby’s head to develop a flat spot, typically due to sustained pressure on one area over time. Magnus was five months old when he started treatment.
“Our son Magnus had developed severe plagiocephaly very early on, and by three months we had decided that trying the LOCband Lite was our best option,” Maria explains.
Plagiocephaly is often assessed using an asymmetry score. Magnus’s orthotist, Sally Hews, says, “His asymmetry was 16mm at the beginning, which is considered severe.”
In mild cases, health professionals may initially recommend ‘repositioning’ a technique that involves changing a baby’s resting position regularly to relieve pressure from the flattened side of the head.
But for moderate to severe cases, cranial remoulding therapy such as our custom-made LOCband Lite may be an orthotic treatment option to help encourage a more rounded head shape. The LOCband Lite is worn for 23 hours a day and adjusted as your baby grows. Many parents begin to notice changes during the first month. Each helmet is uniquely designed to fit your baby’s head and support symmetrical growth.
“From the very start everyone at LOC was professional and friendly. Every step of the way was well-explained and measuring and fitting was quick.” Acting early can make a difference for parents who are concerned about their baby’s head shape, as treatment is usually considered while the skull is still growing quickly.
A consistent concern for lots of parents is that their baby will find the treatment uncomfortable. Fortunately for Maria, like many others who decide to go ahead with treatment, she was surprised by how easily Magnus adjusted to wearing the helmet.
“It only took Magnus one day to get used to the band and after that, he wasn’t bothered by it at all. And, most importantly, it worked!”
Significantly, Magnus’s plagiocephaly had reduced from 16mm to 6mm which is within normal range; “we took the band off after 3 months and the difference was amazing. We could have kept it on for longer to get a perfect shape, but decided that 3 months was enough” says Maria. “His head now looks completely normal. I would 100% get a LOCband again if we were to face the same situation again.”
You can see Magnus’s before and after scan results below. If you think your baby might have a flat head or if you are at all concerned about the shape of your baby’s head and would like an immediate opinion from one of our experienced orthotists, take some photographs of your baby from different angles (front, back, both sides and top) and fill in our flat head photo assessment form with your contact details and click submit. One of our orthotists will review the photos and respond within 24 hours. If an in-person orthotic assessment may be helpful, we can explain the next steps and arrange a free initial consultation, with no obligation to proceed.
Backed by clinical research, LOCband Lite is a non-invasive cranial remoulding helmet designed to support a more balanced head shape over time. Results vary depending on age, severity and daily wear time.
“From the very start, everyone at the London Orthotic Consultancy was professional and friendly. Every step of the way was well-explained and the fitting was quick. It only took Magnus one day to get used to the band, and after that, he wasn’t bothered by it at all. And, most importantly, it worked!”
Maria, Magnus’s mother – Plagiocephaly patient
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