Limit prone positioning if the infant is dolichocephalic. The dolichocephalic head shape (Fig 4) interferes with the development of midline positioning and head control, causing a persistent ...

Carrying and cradling your baby helps reduce time spent resting against flat surfaces. Alternate arms during feeding to vary head positioning.

Both can be prevented or minimized by proper positioning. The infant with an abnormal head shape requires careful evaluation; treatment varies according to the etiology. Craniosynostosis ...