Neck Support Pillow Infant Head Positioner

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The FDA is informing parents, caregivers, and health care providers of the risks associated with use of infant head shaping pillows. The FDA is working with stakeholders to increase awareness of the issue.

For the most part, a baby with torticollis will eat, sleep and play like any other baby, except when it comes to activities that involve turning. You may see: Kids can develop torticollis (tor-tuh-KOL-is) for different reasons. The most common causes aren't serious. But sometimes a child with torticollis should see the doctor right away. What Causes Torticollis?If you act early, you can help prevent any long-term problems for your baby. Without treatment, your baby might get complications, including: Preemies are at greater risk of plagiocephaly because their skull bones are even less developed, and they are often tied in one position to a ventilator. Torticollis from an infection might need antibiotics to get better. If your child has a fever with torticollis, call your doctor. Pillows are not safe for babies. You should avoid using a pillow when laying your baby down for a rest, as it can increase the risk of sudden death during infancy. Experts recommend that parents wait to introduce their baby to a pillow until they're over two years old. At this age, the toddler is no longer sleeping in a crib, and they can fully move and flip over without help. Use your baby’s appetite as an incentive. Offer the bottle or your breast in a way that gets them to turn away from the favored side.

Educate your care communities, regarding the association of head shaping pillows with an unsafe sleep environment, which is associated with SUID, SIDS, and other causes of infant death, such as suffocation, that may occur with the use of head shaping pillows. Babies with congenital torticollis usually get diagnosed by the time they're 2 months old via a physical exam. But when it comes to your newborn, his message is clear: “If you have concerns, talk to your pediatrician sooner rather than later.” The most common feature is that the baby prefers to rotate their head to one side and not the other. Breast feeding mothers may notice that their baby prefers to feed from one side. Babies that have difficulty turning their head to the left generally find it more difficult to feed from their mother’s right breast. Some babiesare born with a different type of torticollis, which isn't painful. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Torticollis?If your infant has an unusual head shape, talk to your infant’s health care provider about management options. Know that the use of infant head shaping pillows may delay the necessary evaluation and management of harmless conditions, such as flat head syndrome, or more serious conditions, such as craniosynostosis. There are two main types of torticollis, each with different causes: Congenital muscular torticollis Place toys so that your baby is forced to look both ways. Those with sounds and lights are really good at drawing their attention. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that parents and caregivers do not use infant head shaping pillows intended to change an infant’s head shape or symmetry or claim to prevent or treat any medical condition. The FDA is not aware of any demonstrated benefit with the use of infant head shaping pillows for any medical purpose. The use of head shaping pillows can create an unsafe sleep environment for infants and may contribute to the risk of suffocation and death. If your doctor determines your baby has torticollis, it’s important to start treatment right away to prevent permanent asymmetry, a flat spot on your baby’s head and restricted head movement. Treatment options may include: Physical therapy