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View our privacy policyReggie’s severe plagiocephaly journey with the LOCband Lite
Senior plagiocephaly orthotist has treated a lot of babies for flat head syndrome in their time and has extensive experience in cranial remoulding therapy. Here, with the kind permission of Reggie’s parents, our orthotist shares his plagiocephaly journey.
Plagiocephaly or flat head syndrome is characterized by flat spots on the back or side of the head. Babies often develop flat spots when they are a few months old and they can be caused just by lying or sitting in the same position for too long; a hard surface, a car seat, cot. It occurs because a baby’s skull plates are not yet fully fused at birth, and are therefore soft enough to be moulded by exterior pressures and forces.
“Reggie was 4 months old when he first attended the London Orthotics Consultancy’s clinic in Harley Street. His parents were very worried about the shape of his head, which they had noticed from the age of 6 weeks. They had actively repositioned him since first noticing the flattening, but they felt it was having no effect and, despite their efforts, he continued to sleep in the same position, which was causing his head shape to worsen.”
“Reggie had marked plagiocephaly on his right side, which was affecting his forehead and ear position as well as the back of his head. He also had flattening at the back of his head, known as brachycephaly. His head shape measurements showed that his plagiocephaly was severe, and his parents felt they wanted to move forward with a helmet because other approaches had shown no benefit.”
“He was fitted with his LOCband two weeks later and took to the treatment immediately. His mother was reassured that he continued to sleep well with his helmet on, and within weeks his asymmetry had started to improve.”
“His parents felt he was doing so well and was happy wearing the band, so they decided to continue for 6 months, and during this time his asymmetry reduced from 24 mm to 6 mm, a fantastic result.
He changed and developed so much during this time that the Reggie we discharged from treatment was a very different baby to the one who first came into our clinic!” says Sally.
If you’re concerned about your baby’s head shape, get in touch today. You can complete our free flat head photo assessment form or contact us to arrange a free orthotic consultation with an orthotist.
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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