Starband Cranial Remoulding Helmets

Plagiocephaly, also known as flat head syndrome, is characterised by flattening of a baby’s head. Plagiocephaly can be noticeable from birth or become apparent within the first few months.

A baby’s head is made up of 5 plates joined by sutures, which are designed to move during delivery to allow the baby’s head to pass down the narrow birth canal. This means that babies often have an altered head shape at birth due to this natural process. This shape usually improves in the first few days to weeks, and is nothing to worry about.

In some cases, altered shapes that are present at birth do not improve as expected. This can be due to prolonged pressure on a particular spot on the baby’s head, causing what is also known as flat head syndrome. All babies have different head shapes, however, there are four distinct types of flat head syndrome: Plagiocephaly, Brachycephaly, Asymmetrical Brachycephaly and Scaphocephaly. We are able to treat all of these conditions with the Starband treatment.

If you have tried tummy time or repositioning and the flattened areas do not show signs of improvement, we offer the world-leading Starband helmet/cranial remoulding orthosis treatment to gently guide growth and shape your baby’s head.

Throughout the treatment, our paediatric orthotist will make sure both you and your child feel supported and at ease, from the initial consultation, right through to treatment and aftercare.

This service is provided at the London Prosthetics Centre in collaboration with Steeper Clinic. If you are concerned about your child's head shape, head to the Steeper Clinic website for more information, or contact us today for advice on what to do next and to organise an assessment at our Leeds or London clinic location.