The Treatment of Non-synostotic Plagiocephaly and Brachycephaly in Infants

INTERVENTION: Infants under the age of 12 months and diagnosed with non‐synostotic plagiocephaly or brachycephaly are categorised as (1) severe or (2) mild‐moderate, according to objective head shape measurements of cephalic index or oblique cranial length ratio. Group (1) is randomised to either a sleep positioning wrap or a head positioning helmet; Group (2) is randomised to education alone or education plus a sleep positioning wrap. Infants are followed up 3, 6, and 12 months after initiation of treatment to assess the effectiveness of treatment. CONDITION: Non‐synostotic brachycephaly Non‐synostotic plagiocephaly PRIMARY OUTCOME: Head shape, specifically the change in cephalic index and oblique cranial length ratio. SECONDARY OUTCOME: For Group (2), a change in developmental score INCLUSION CRITERIA: Any child under 12 months of age, and diagnosed with non‐synostotic plagiocephaly or brachycephaly